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Chapter 8 UMID Functions
Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-1
Chapter 8 UMID Functions
The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of
meta-data in video and audio materials. It has been
internationally standardized in SMPTE Standard
330M. This unit supports recording and generation of
UMIDs.
The UMID is made up of a section called the “Basic”
section and a section called the “Source Pack” section.
The Basic section contains information such as the
8-1 Overview of UMID Functions
device that recorded the material and whether the
material is the original or a copy. The Source Pack
section contains information about when/where/who
recorded the material.
A UMID with a Basic section only is called a Basic
UMID. A UMID with both Basic and Source Pack
sections is called an Extended UMID. The following
figure shows a general overview of the information
contained in a UMID.
UMID Basic Instance Number
Material Number
Source Pack Date/Time
Spatial Co-ordinates
Stored Ownership
Copy or original
Which device recorded the original
When was it recorded
Where was it recorded
Who recorded it
Note
UMID functions are available on units with serial
number 36001 or higher.