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titleHow to use this guide

This is a complete list of metadata fields for images. Fields in red with an asterik* are required.

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Field labelDefinitionTypeAllows Multiples
Only DigitalSelect this if your image was created digitally. If this is checked, the image doesn't represent a physical object that was scanned or photographed.boolean 
Image RotationThe original rotation for the image. This does not rotate the image, it just represents how the uploaded image has been rotated from the "right-side-up" perspective.controlled vocabulary 
QualityThe quality of the image.controlled vocabulary 
ColorThe color of the image (color or black & white)controlled vocabulary 
Physical size

The size of the original physical artifact. Use width x height x depth, followed by the abbreviation for the unit of measurement.


Example: 10 x 5 cm.

short text 
Capture deviceThe device used to create the image or digitize the artifact.short text 
MaterialsMaterials used in the original physical object, if applicable.long text (plain text) 
EnhancementAny enhancements done to the image after it was created or digitized.long text (plain text) 
Technical Notes 

long text

(WYSIWYG or plain text)

 

Additional Info

Field labelType
ISO Speed Ratingshort text
Exposure Biasshort text
Aperatureshort text
Metering Modeshort text
Light Sourceshort text
Flash Settingsshort text
Focal Lengthshort text
Sensing Methodshort text
Lensshort text
Noise Reductioncontrolled vocabulary
Latitudeshort text
Longitudeshort text
Altitude

number

(in meters, integer or decimal)

Copyright Information

Field labelDefinitionTypeAllows Multiples
Copyright HolderThe entity that holds the copyright to the image.short text 
Copyright DateThe copyright date. This should be a year in the YYYY format.year 
Copyright StatementA short note that describes the nature of the copyright.

Example: All Rights Reserved.
long text (plain text) 
Rights NotesAny additional notes on the copyright.

long text

(WYSIWYG or plain text)

 

Sponsorship and Notes

Field labelType
Organization Nameshort text
Project Nameshort text
Sponsor Nameshort text
Spot Featureshort text
General Noteshort text
Private Noteshort text


Controlled Vocabularies

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noise-reduction
noise-reduction
Noise Reduction

Value
On
Off
N/A