The primary objective of the project is to empower content creators to maintain, update, and authenticate metadata, images, and usage rights.
Fabric, a major player in media and entertainment catalogue management, has joined forces with industry leaders IMDb, Fox Entertainment, Paramount, ITV, EIDR, and Xperi to solve a persistent challenge in the entertainment industry: the efficient management and delivery of accurate metadata for content. The Authenticated Data Specification (ADS) Accelerator Project, set to debut at IBC 2023, assembles key players from across the media landscape to address this long-standing issue and lay the groundwork for a new era of streamlined metadata management.
The primary objective of the ADS Accelerator Project is to establish a robust data governance system that empowers content creators to maintain, update, and authenticate metadata, images, and usage rights associated with their content. By proposing innovative workflows and processes aimed at enhancing the accuracy and authenticity of metadata throughout the content supply chain, the project seeks to elevate user experiences and raise the overall quality of products.
Tuncay Pervaz, Chief Operating Officer from Fabric, said: “Entertainment content creation is a labour-intensive process, and the quality of accompanying metadata often suffers as it passes through various systems and platforms. Critical details get lost, descriptions are truncated, and gaps are filled with unreliable third-party data. The ADS project seeks to rectify this by creating a more consistent metadata delivery payload, enabling secure data authentication and facilitating the publishing and display of authenticated metadata via distribution platforms.”
Addressing the project’s multifaceted challenge requires a combination of specialised technologies, resources, and expertise. The project team comprises a comprehensive spectrum of media metadata stakeholders, including content creators, metadata management specialists, and aggregators. This diverse knowledge base ensures a holistic approach to problem-solving and the development of solutions that benefit the entire industry.
The ADS Accelerator Project will take centre stage at IBC 2023, running from September 15 to 18, 2023. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness a live demonstration showcasing how certified ‘publishers’ can create, modify, enhance, and authenticate metadata records. The demonstration will shed light on the process of publishing and displaying ‘authenticated’ metadata on third-party distribution platforms. The project’s extensive documentation, best practice guides, and workflow diagrams will accompany the demonstration. A comprehensive presentation of the project is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, at 1:30 PM CET on the IBC Accelerator Zone Stage.
Pervaz continued: “As a participant in the ADS project, Fabric is motivated to contribute to streamlining metadata delivery and enhancing its authenticity. The project aligns with Fabric’s mission to reduce friction in data transfer processes across the industry. We are excited about partnering with clients to establish a universal metadata standard, drive improvements and provide leadership across the broader media landscape.”
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