Channel metadata

Channel Metadata

Description

Create and edit custom metadata fields for channels. This is useful for associating information with a whole channel, such as a team name or website.

All data fields will appear in Video Asset Management in each channel's edit area, where editors can assign appropriate values. Consult the Channel Metadata article in the User Manual for more information.

Create a custom channel metadata field

1. Select Channel Metadata in the navigation pane.

2. Click Add.

3. Enter a name for the field.

4. Select a data type from the drop-down menu.

   The following data types are possible:

   • Text

   • Number

   • Boolean

   • Select

   • Date

   • Multiselect

5. Click Create.

6. In the Channel Metadata Field Configuration edit pane, you can:

   • Disable editing in the UI.

   • Configure select options for a multi-select field.

     

7. Click Save.

Select fields will be available in Video Asset Management in each channel's edit area as a text field with a searchable list of options.

To rename a custom channel metadata field, simply enter the desired name in the edit pane.

Add options to a multi-select field

1. Click the Add select option button.

2. Type the text for your option into the text field. Each option must be unique (case insensitive).

3. Press Enter.

4. To add more options, repeat steps 1-3.

5. To delete an option, click the trash button to the right of the text field.

These options will now be available in Video Asset Management in each channel's edit area.

Delete a channel metadata field:

1. Click the Delete button next to the channel metadata field you want to delete.

2. If you are sure you want to delete the channel metadata field, click Delete again.

3. Save your changes.