Welcome to the documentation of das - element
the This software will help you to organize and label your asset library
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das element 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 Categories will help you organize the elements and while labels/tags assure a quick search to get you the element you need.
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As of now the software supports images, sequence sequences of images and movie files. |
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Multiple libraries
The ideas idea is that you can setup multiple libraries. Each one can have a different purpose. You can even can create libraries for a specific project. Use the search to find the elements your need across all libraries.
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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 presetpresets.
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
for image files
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a thumbnail needs to be generated
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for sequences and movie files, a thumbnail and a filmstrip will be generated
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Additionally, you can use the transcoding template to create a movie proxy file or any other proxy you like.
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