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This software assists you in efficiently organizing and tagging your asset library effectively.
For a quick start look here: Quick start
The Das Element software is built on the concept of a visual effects pipeline. You store your main elements in a structured folder system on the file system, create proxy formats for preview purposes, and store all the data in a database. Categories help you organize the elements, while tags ensure quick searches, allowing you to find the elements you need efficiently.
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File path structure
The actual file data is files are stored on either your local file system or a file server. The file path structure is fully customizable to meet your needs. You can use the 'Path Builder' to set up a personalized naming convention and folder structure, or, for a simpler setup, choose from one of the provided presets.
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For a quick preview of the elements, various proxy files can be created. Some , some of which are necessary so for the software can work to function efficiently:
for image files, a thumbnail needs to be generated
for sequences and movie files, both a thumbnail and a filmstrip will be generated
for other files, such as project files or 3D scenes, you can set custom previews, including thumbnails and proxies (movie or 3D model).
Additionally, you can use the transcoding tasks to create a movie proxy file or any other proxy you likeneed.
It is also possible to backfiles back up files to a remote server, like such as a cloud backup into the Cloud , or upload files to a an FTP server.
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