Mad About Metadata
Rating Metadata: How Does It Enhance Video Production Workflows?
The act of assigning ratings to individual images, footage, or files is known as "Rating." It involves the subjective assessment by the user, either in the camera or through a software application. This process serves as a means to categorize and organize media based on perceived value or importance...
To Rotate or Not to Rotate?
When transcoding video files, one important consideration is whether to rotate the video or maintain its original orientation. This decision impacts how the video is displayed and perceived by viewers.
Whether to rotate or not to rotate when transcoding a video file depends on the specific require...
How to Convert Multiple Files into an Intermediate Format for NLE (Non-Linear Editing) Software.
Transcoding is the process of converting your source video files into a different format that is more suitable for editing. Intermediate codecs are designed to preserve quality and performance while minimizing file size and compatibility issues. To achieve the best results when transcoding to an int...
New White Balance CC Tag
The values inside the new White Balance CC tag in evrExpanse 3.1.0 refer to the custom configurations for the Green-Magenta and Amber-Blue axes that can be set in-camera and then extracted and imported into NLEs for more accurate color grading and correction.
If the tag contains one value, i...
Why is Media File Integrity Verification Important in Video Production?
What is MHL?
MHL (Media Hash List) is a standard for verifying the integrity of digital media files. It uses cryptographic hash functions such as SHA-256 to generate a unique hash value for each media file. The hash value is then stored in a MHL file, which can be used to check the integrity of th...
