Learn Key Concepts
Get to know the fundamentals of the WrangleBot platform.
Media Asset Management
Media Asset management (MAM) refers to the process of organizing, storing, and managing digital assets such as videos, images, audio files, and other media content. The primary purpose of MAM is to enable the efficient production, reuse, and distribution of media assets. It streamlines media workflows, enabling media teams to quickly find and access relevant content while limiting unnecessary duplication and waste.
The benefits of MAM include faster and simplified media production workflows, the ability to easily reuse and repurpose assets across multiple projects, reduced costs associated with re-shoots, and increased efficiency. MAM also offers improved search and management capabilities, automated metadata tagging, and a centralized repository for all media assets. For businesses, this results in increased productivity, better collaboration, and ultimately, higher profitability. By optimizing and automating media workflows, MAM provides a smoother operation for content creators, broadcasters, and publishers alike.
Instances
Every WrangleBot that you start up is considered an individual instance.
In computer science, "instance" refers to a specific occurrence or manifestation of a software entity, typically an object or class. It represents a unique copy or instance of a class that contains its own set of data and methods. For example, if we have a class of "Car," we can create multiple instances of it, each representing a unique car with its own set of characteristics such as color, model, year, and so on. Instances can be created dynamically during runtime, and can be manipulated and modified using methods and other programming constructs. In essence, instances provide the means for representing real-world objects and concepts within software applications – just like WrangleBot represents your machine as an ingest point.
Vault
In order to ensure efficient and secure data management, each instance of WrangleBot hosts a Vault that contains a Database. The Vault serves as a central hub for syncing the state of different instances of WrangleBot, as well as allowing users to save their progress and settings to their local device.
One of the key advantages of the Vault is its ability to protect user credentials. By storing these credentials within the Vault, WrangleBot can ensure that access to the content within is restricted to only authorized personnel. This helps to prevent unauthorized access and protect the privacy and safety of user data.
MetaFile
In the context of media asset management, a MetaFile refers to a object that contains metadata about a particular media asset, such as a video or audio file. Metadata typically includes information such as the title, description, duration, format, resolution, and other details that help to identify and categorize the asset. MetaFiles are essential for efficient media asset management as they allow users to quickly and easily search for and locate specific media assets based on specific criteria.
MetaCopy
Last known locations of copies of a MetaFile are called MetaCopies.
MetaCopies are important in media asset management because they provide a record of the locations of all copies of a MetaFile. This is particularly useful in large organizations with multiple departments or teams that may have access to the same media assets. MetaCopies help ensure that all users are aware of the most up-to-date version of a media asset and can avoid using outdated or incorrect versions. Additionally, if a MetaFile is updated, MetaCopies help ensure that all copies are also updated to reflect the latest metadata. This helps to improve workflow efficiency and reduce the risk of errors caused by using outdated or incorrect metadata. Having accurate and accessible MetaCopies can also be helpful for compliance and audit purposes.
Ingests
WrangleBot offers an ingest feature that allows users to import media to a location or scan it and import the metadata and location of their files. Users can specify a source location and a destination location. Once the ingest is complete, the media files and their metadata will be available in the designated location.
Transcodes
Transcoding is the process of converting media files from one format to another. Whenever a user needs to convert a piece of media to another format, they will create a Transcode. The Transcode specifies how WrangleBot should convert the media files from one codec to another. Users can modify settings such as bit rate, resolution, and codec.
MetaLibrary
A MetaLibrary is a collection of MetaFiles, Ingests, and Transcodes. The MetaFile is a container that holds metadata about a media file. The Ingests defines how media files are imported to the container. The Transcodes defines how media files are converted from one format to another. By creating a MetaLibrary, WrangleBot users can have a centralised location for all of their media files and tasks.
Vault
WrangleBot's database is called Vault, and it is hosted locally on the user's device in memory. In order to access this database, users must verify their credentials. By default, the first Vault account is "admin" and the password is also "admin." Users can create additional accounts and customize their permissions.
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