Cataloguing EX1/EX3 files at DVinfo.net

Vincent Oliver · December 3rd, 2008, 03:11 AM

I will be storing all my EX3 clips on 750gb hard drive(s). Can anyone recommend a good image cataloguing database application that will both give a visual reference to the clips and also allow you to enter Keywords for a clip metadata search, i.e. “Tower Bridge”, “Poppy field” etc.

Jon Braeley · December 3rd, 2008, 08:00 AM

You do not need a 3rd party program if you use a Mac with OSX which gives you visual cataloging.
Having said that, if you use Adobe Creative suite, then 'Bridge' is a great program for this - you can even preview your clips (QT) and search etc.

Vincent Oliver · December 3rd, 2008, 08:08 AM

Thanks for your reply, I am looking for a dedicated package something along the lines of Portfolio etc. Just thought someone may be using some advanced Data Asset Management application. Bridge is perhaps too basic for an advanced search.

Vincent Oliver · December 5th, 2008, 08:40 AM

No answers?

Surely you must be using some form of database to keep track of your clips, or do you just resort to using pen and an old fashioned index list.

Bruce Rawlings · December 5th, 2008, 09:18 AM

How about Final Cut Server? I went to a seminar that demonstrated it logging everything and then finding whatever you needed.

Vincent Oliver · December 5th, 2008, 09:34 AM

Thanks, but I run a Windows PC with Premierre CS3

Alastair Traill · December 5th, 2008, 11:18 PM

When I asked similar questions about cataloguing it was suggested that I look at CatDV.

Chris Leong · December 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM

don't see any mention of HD compatibility on the catDV site...

Chris Leong · December 6th, 2008, 12:06 PM

Hi Vincent
Good question.
I presume you shoot a lot of many different kinds of subject?

I use... the Dewey Decimal system!
Yes, the oldie but goodie that all libraries and bookshops use.

Check it out, it could be exactly what you need, plus there's a built in advantage in that everybody who reads more than a little will know how to operate it.

I just have a set of folders and subfolders set up using the DD system and use them for almost everything - i.e. I have one set for stills, one set for movie clips, one set for sound effects, one for research materials... you get my drift.

No databasing required, just a regular desktop search will bring almost anything I need to the window level almost instantaneously, much faster than any program I can think of.

HTH
Cheers!
Chris

December 3rd, 2008, 03:11 AM	#1
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Cataloguing EX1/EX3 files I will be storing all my EX3 clips on 750gb hard drive(s). Can anyone recommend a good image cataloguing database application that will both give a visual reference to the clips and also allow you to enter Keywords for a clip metadata search, i.e. “Tower Bridge”, “Poppy field” etc.

December 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#8
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	don't see any mention of HD compatibility on the catDV site... __________________ "The content, not the container." Last edited by Chris Leong; December 6th, 2008 at 01:01 PM.

December 6th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#9
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	Hi Vincent Good question. I presume you shoot a lot of many different kinds of subject? I use... the Dewey Decimal system! Yes, the oldie but goodie that all libraries and bookshops use. Check it out, it could be exactly what you need, plus there's a built in advantage in that everybody who reads more than a little will know how to operate it. I just have a set of folders and subfolders set up using the DD system and use them for almost everything - i.e. I have one set for stills, one set for movie clips, one set for sound effects, one for research materials... you get my drift. No databasing required, just a regular desktop search will bring almost anything I need to the window level almost instantaneously, much faster than any program I can think of. HTH Cheers! Chris __________________ "The content, not the container."

December 3rd, 2008, 08:00 AM	#2
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	You do not need a 3rd party program if you use a Mac with OSX which gives you visual cataloging. Having said that, if you use Adobe Creative suite, then 'Bridge' is a great program for this - you can even preview your clips (QT) and search etc.

December 3rd, 2008, 08:08 AM	#3
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Thanks for your reply, I am looking for a dedicated package something along the lines of Portfolio etc. Just thought someone may be using some advanced Data Asset Management application. Bridge is perhaps too basic for an advanced search.

December 5th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#4
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	No answers? Surely you must be using some form of database to keep track of your clips, or do you just resort to using pen and an old fashioned index list.

December 5th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#5
Bruce Rawlings Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 410	How about Final Cut Server? I went to a seminar that demonstrated it logging everything and then finding whatever you needed.

December 5th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#6
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Thanks, but I run a Windows PC with Premierre CS3

December 5th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#7
Alastair Traill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 626	When I asked similar questions about cataloguing it was suggested that I look at CatDV.