How to fill in your metadata file?

Here is an overview on the information you can enter into your metadata fields for your Elements: 

Video and animation metadata fields

After Effects and Motion template metadata fields

Music metadata fields

Collections metadata fields

A sample metadata file can be downloaded at Metadata Import.

Acceptable formats are .csv [Recommended], .xlsx, .xls 

Video and Animation Metadata Fields 

Fields	Explanation	Examples
Uploaded Filename (Required)	Type in your filename in each row. This must be the same filename as the file you have uploaded to us. If the filenames are incorrect, our system will not be able to match your file. Include any subdirectory you have created in your HDD or FTP.	highway-travel-night-3-15.mov /hdd1/videoB.zip
Element Code	FOR UPDATING EXISTING ELEMENTS Each uploaded Element will have an Element Code. Enter it here to match by Element Code instead of Filename. In this instance, you can leave “Uploaded Filename” blank.	6891531
Title (Required)	Title will be displayed, instead of filename.	4k Ultra HD Time Lapse Video
Description (Required)	Describe your file.
Keywords (Required)	Separate each keyword with a comma.	green, leaf, garden
Price (Required)	Price in US Dollars.	48
Contract	Default is: non-exclusive Exclusive: Artist receives 70% royalties. Non-Exclusive: Artist receives 50% royalties.	non-exclusive exclusive
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3	Enter Categories to increase chances of sales. Up to 3 Categories.
Source	Name of camera or software used to shoot / create clip.	HVX Canon EOS 5D MarkII
Date Created	Date clip was shot / created in yyyy-mm-dd.	2015-12-31 2015
Creator	Enter the name of the creator.	Annie Prasad
Rendering	Final rendering used: Interlace, Progressive, or any special final rendering.	Interlace Progressive
Has Alpha / Matte	Does project file have Alpha embedded, or Matte attached?	yes no
Framing	Type of shot? Choose among extreme close up, close up, medium shot, long shot, extreme long shot.	ecu cu ms ls els
Speed	Select between “slow motion” or “timelapse”	timelapse slow motion
Model Release	Enter your Model Release Filenames here. Accepted formats are in .jpg or .pdf Upload the Releases first before you import your metadata at https://www.motionelements.com/artist/release/list 1 Release per column in your Excel sheet	model_release_1.jpg michaelportman.pdf
Property Release	Enter your Property Release Filenames here. Accepted formats are in .jpg or .pdf Upload the Releases first before you import your metadata at https://www.motionelements.com/artist/release/list 1 release per column in your Excel sheet	property release 2.pdf fortune_cente.jpg
Is Animation	Default is “no”	no yes
Is Loopable	Default is “no”	no yes
Place	Place where the clip is shot, not where you are from.	Tokyo
Country	Country where the clip is shot, not where you are from.	Japan
External ID	Your own custom ID to track this Element
Comment	Your own comment, hidden from public
Collection Name	If you would like this file to be part of a Collection. You can do so in this column You can enter a new Collection name Or Enter the name of an existing Collection you already have on MotionElements. In this case, you can leave “Collection ID” column blank	4k series
Collection ID	FOR ADDING TO EXISTING COLLECTIONS Existing Collections will already have a Collection ID. Enter the Collection ID here if you would like to add this file to an existing Collection. In this case, you can leave the “Collection Name” column blank	C-7890
Publish	Default is “no”	no yes
License	Default is: “royalty-free” Select between “royalty-free” or “editorial use only” Any clip that has a recognizable face or landmark will need model and property releases. If the releases are unavailable, please label the clip as “editorial use only”	royalty-free editorial use only

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After Effects and Motion Template metadata fields

Fields	Explanation	Examples
Uploaded Filename (Required)	Type in your filename in each row. This must be the same filename as the file you have uploaded to us. If the filenames are incorrect, our system will not be able to match your file. Include any subdirectory you have created in your HDD or FTP.	/batch1/logo.zip
Element Code	FOR UPDATING EXISTING ELEMENTS Each Element uploaded will have an Element Code. Enter it here to match by Element Code instead of Filename. In this instance, you can leave “Uploaded Filename” blank.	6515793
Title (Required)	Title will be displayed, instead of filename	Logo Title
Description (Required)	Describe your file
Keywords	Separate each keyword with a comma	paint, splatter
Price (Required)	Price in US Dollars	80
Contract	Default is: “non-exclusive” Exclusive: Artist receives 70% royalties Non-Exclusive: Artist receives 50% royalties	non-exclusive exclusive
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3	Enter up to 3 Categories.
Source	Name of camera or software used to shoot/ create clip	After Effects
Date Created	Date clip was shot/ created in yyyy-mm-dd	2015-31-12 2015
Creator	Enter the name of the creator	Wendy Hill
Rendering	Final rendering used: Interlace, Progressive, or any special final rendering	Progressive Interlace
Has Alpha / Matte	Does project file have Alpha embedded, or Matte attached?	yes no
Framing	Type of shot? Choose among extreme close up, close up, medium shot, long shot, extreme long shot	ecu cu ms ls els
Speed	Select between “slow motion” or “timelapse”	slow motion timelapse
Model Release	Enter your Model Release Filenames here. Upload at Release page first.	model_name.pdf
Property Release	Enter your Property Release Filenames here. Upload at Release page first.	building_name.pdf
Is Animation	Default is “no”	no yes
Is Loopable	Default is “no”	no yes
Place	Place where the clip is shot, not where you are from.	New York
Country	Country where the clip is shot, not where you are from.	United States
External ID	Your own custom ID to track this Element
Comment	Your own comment, hidden from public
Collection Name	If you would like this file to be part of a Collection. You can do so in this column You can enter a new Collection name Or Enter the name of an existing Collection you already have on MotionElements. In this case, you can leave “Collection ID” column blank	Logo Reveal Collections
Collection ID	FOR ADDING TO EXISTING COLLECTIONS Existing Collections will have a Collection ID Enter the Collection ID here if you would like to add this file to an existing Collection. In this case, you can leave the “Collection Name” column blank	C-7890
Publish	Default is: “no” Yes: It will be published immediately No: It will not be published	No Yes

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Music metadata fields

Fields	Explanation	Examples
Uploaded Filename (Required)	Type in your filename in each row. This must be the same filename as the file you have uploaded to us. If the filenames are incorrect, our system will not be able to match your file. Include any subdirectory you have created in your HDD or FTP.	/batch1/Caribbean Paradise.wav
Element Code	FOR UPDATING EXISTING ELEMENTS Each Element uploaded will have an Element Code.  Enter it here to match by Element Code instead of Filename. In this instance, you can leave “Uploaded Filename” blank.	6817981
Title (Required)	Title will be displayed, instead of filename	Caribbean Paradise
Description (Required)	Describe your file	Music for a sunny beach scene or travel vacation promotion.
Keywords (Required)	Separate each keyword with a comma	beach, vacation, activities, excursion
Price (Required)	Price in US Dollars	23
Contract	Default is: “non-exclusive” Exclusive: Artist receives 70% royalties Non-Exclusive: Artist receives 50% royalties	non-exclusive exclusive
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3	Enter up to 3 Categories.
Genre 1, Genre 2, Genre 3	Enter up to 3 Genres.
Mood 1, Mood 2	Enter up to 2 Moods.
Instrument	What type of instruments are used in this piece of music? Separate each instrument with a comma.	jazz guitar, harp, organ
Edit Type	Is this track a full track or a cut down verson?	full track instrumental stinger bumper narrative underscore vocal bass drum guitar loop bed no drum no bass no vocal no guitar
BPM	Enter beats per minute	100
Musical Key	Enter your flats, majors or minors of the music track	B major Db major A Minor
Composer/Arranger	Enter the name of the person who compose or arrange this music Enter Performing Rights Organization and IPI/CAE# number If you have one If not PRO affiliated, enter name of creator if it is not you	Django (ASCAP IPI:123456789) Alexander Phatik
Publisher	Enter the publisher name of this music. Enter Performing Rights Organization and IPI/CAE# number If you have one If not PRO affiliated, enter name of publisher if it is not you	Abbas Pyjamas (BMI IPI:123456789) XYZ Records
Loopable	Default is “no”	no yes
Year	Music created in yyyy-mm-dd	2015 2015-12-31
Source	Tools used to create the music	audiocity Protools
Available For Musical Works	Default is “no”	no yes
External ID	Your own custom ID to track this Element
Comment	Your own comment, hidden from public
Collection Name	If you would like this file to be part of a Collection. You can do so in this column You can enter a new Collection name Or Enter the name of an existing Collection you already have on MotionElements. In this case, you can leave “Collection ID” column blank	Halloween Music
Collection ID	FOR ADDING TO EXISTING COLLECTIONS Existing Collections will have a Collection ID Enter the Collection ID here if you would like to add this file to an existing Collection. In this case, you can leave the “Collection Name” column blank	C-7890
Publish	Default is: “no” Yes: It will be published No: It will not be published	no yes

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Collections metadata fields

Fields	Explanation	Examples
Collection ID	Collection ID is given by default	C-5781
Title	Title will be displayed, instead of filename	New York Scenes
Price	Price in US Dollars	153
Description	Describe your Collection	Scenes of New York
Publish	Default is: “no” Yes: It will be published No: It will not be published	no yes

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