As the protectors of our cultural heritage, cultural institutions of all kinds bear an extraordinarily high responsibility for our society. The objects entrusted to them are not only to be preserved, but also to be opened up and published in a profoundly scientific way. The necessary depth of information is unprecedented. Consequently, the relevant databases provide tools for managing an extremely high density of linked information.
Media data is playing an increasingly important role in this context. In the near future, the properly organized handling of media data will gain existential significance. Only with an effective workflow of the media data there are good chances for future success.
If configured appropriately, the DAM system automatically stores the assets in a secure central storage location, so that the data is protected against unauthorized access and loss.
On the output side, a DAM system also offers great advantages. Whether from the museum database or from the DAM system itself, selected assets can be automatically converted into the form required for the intended application when they are downloaded or sent. This includes scaling to the correct file size, conversion to the correct color space and file format, or the selection of a cropping area. The DAM system can be set up in such a way that you only have to click on the purpose for which the file is needed, e. g. an image for a print 20×30 or for a photo exposure 13×18 or for a web presentation or similar.
The necessary editing processes then run automatically on the server and the image file reaches the recipient in the desired form. It is no longer necessary to store several file formats and sizes.