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BAPLA/Pic4Press Metadata Initiative BAPLA and the Pic4Press Committee of the PPA (Periodical Publishers Association) have identified recommended metadata fields for use in the picture supply and publishing industry. We are working with the IPTC to ensure compliance with IPTC Core 1.0 standards. What is metadata? Metadata is information about a digital file. It is carried in the image file as XML data, which can be read by Adobe Photoshop and other XMP compliant software. N.B. metadata is backwards compatible and can be read in versions of Photoshop prior to the introduction of XMP (PS6 or earlier). However, some fields may truncate or alter information entered from newer versions of Photoshop. Where can you view metadata? Find it under File/File Info in Photoshop. In PS 8 and 9 (CS1 and CS2) metadata can be viewed on ‘Origin’ and ‘Description’ panels. From CS2 the IPTC Core 1.0 panels are visible in the default version. Pic4Press/BAPLA panel Pic4Press and BAPLA have identified key fields which will help protect copyright and licensing information and enable publishers to use metadata more effectively. The panel (for use in Photoshop CS versions) displays the recommended fields in one place. The recommended fields The fields map directly from ‘Origin’ and ‘Description’ panels, and from IPTC fields. IPTC Core 1.0 field definitions have been used where possible. We have assigned plain English names for ease of use. Data entered will appear on other Photoshop panels; conversely our panel will display data entered in IPTC or Adobe XML fields. Other fields may be used; this panel simply groups common key fields for ease of use. Downloading the panel The panel is a JavaScript for Photoshop. It can be downloaded and easily incorporated into Photoshop (CS versions). Download the latest versions The panel is under review and small adjustments may be made (e.g. use of the Headline field is under review). Check for the latest version and the mapping chart at www.bapla.org.uk, www.electriclane.co.uk (resources) or www.pass4press.com (Pic4press)Download Information Panel V1.4 .zip file click here Download New Mapping.xls Excel file click here Download Information Panel Installation .pdf file click here To contact the BAPLA Metadata Committee with your views and questions about the latest update to the panel, please email metadata@bapla.org.uk
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