Perhaps my experience is not relevant.
I was dealing with images, photos, prints and watercolours.
ModesCompact is used by 900 museums.

Cyril

On 30 April 2013 15:14, Jerry Symonds <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Cyril,
>
> I always worry about the words "got to" ;) !
>
> Why ModesCompact and what "appropriate fields"?
>
> This may be obvious to your good self, but for those who are just starting
> out on this journey, the benefit of your experience would be appreciated.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Jerry Symonds
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Cyril Maidment
> Sent: 30 April 2013 12:11
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Any advice on image metadata?
>
> Digitisation is only half the story.
>
> You've go to put it in a database like ModesCompact with appropriate
> fields.
>
> Cyril
>
> On 30 April 2013 10:58, SUBSCRIBE MCG Anonymous <[log in to unmask]
> >wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am currently doing a digitisation project in a museum. I need to
> > digitze all the museum's collections into images. Do you know anyone
> > who is using free software to manipulate really simple image metadata
> > . I want to attach copyright and object number into the metadata of
> > our collection images. I was thinking of PhotoMe
> > http://www.photome.de/, but I'm not sure if there are any other new
> boys in town?
> >
> > Any advice you have would be great.
> >
> > Cheers. ^_^
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