Metadata is defined as “data about data,” for example, data about media files. Metadata helps you quickly find files based on criteria. Having a good set of descriptive metadata can help you find what you are looking for and work much more efficiently.
There are several kinds of metadata. Some metadata is automatically generated, and some is assigned by users. Both automatically-generated and user-created metadata are are important for working with media. Continue reading ‘What is Metadata? Why should I care?’
