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Welcome to the documentation of das-element

The software will help you to organize and label your asset library.

As of now the software supports images, sequence of images and movie files.

The software is build on the concept of a visual effects pipeline.
You store your main element in a folder structure on the file system, create proxy formats for preview purposes and store all the data in a database.

The categories will help you organize the elements and labels assure a quick search to get you the element you need.

Multiple libraries

You can setup multiple libraries. Each one can have a different purpose. You even can create libraries for a specific project.

For example:

• 
VFX practical elements

• matte painting pictures

• references for a project

• textures and shaders

• …

File path structure

The actual file data is stored on either your local file system or on a file server. The file path structure can be fully customizable depending on your needs. Use the ‚path builder’ to setup the naming convention and folder structure. Or for a simple setup just use one of the given preset.

Transcoding templates

For a quick preview of the elements, various proxy files will be created. Some are necessary so the software can work efficiently.

For images files at least a thumbnail needs to be generated.
For sequences and movie files, a thumbnail and a filmstrip will be generated.

Additionally you can use the transcoding template to create a movie proxy file or any other proxy you like.