Introduction

Welcome to the documentation of das-element
The software will help you to organize and label your asset library.

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.