Unit 39 - Undertake Image Asset Management

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Unit 39 – Undertake Image Asset Management

Describe the use of Image Asset Management

What do we mean by image asset management? What type of file formats do we use? Where do we save these files? Can they only be stored locally, or perhaps in a virtual cloud space? What happens if we move our files from their original saved location? How will this affect our project?

• Explain the organisational procedures used in capturing and downloading images
• Identify key principles of colour management, explaining how and why image profiles are used
• Identify key methods for storing master copies of original work
• Explain how other aspects of a business interrelate with image asset management
• Check that images and the media on which they are stored are protected from physical damage during work processes
• Carry out any adjustments and / or processing required, ensuring that image integrity is retained
• Check that colour management procedures have been carried out correctly and in line with business requirements 
• Assign or convert embedded colour profiles to images in line with business requirements
• Rate and organise images as appropriate to identify quality and fitness for purpose before archiving
• Keyword and caption images as required
• Append copyright information and other metadata to images
• Identify procedures to monitor and control the use of images
• Identify procedures to ensure that archived images are preserved by environmental and security protection systems
• Store backup copies in a separate, safe and secure location
• Record all date relating to the management of assets in line with business requirements
• Identify key aspects of legislation relevant to image asset management
• Identify relevant aspects of health and safety legislation
• Carry out risk assessments as required to minimise the potential for accidental damage, illegal activity and loss of images
• Take appropriate action to minimise potential risks and hazards
• Check that all business systems and producers are followed
• Check before archiving or using images that they do not infringe current laws and guidelines, obtaining any releases and permissions as required
• Identify aspects of codes of ethics / conduct relevant to image asset management

Use the internet to aid you in the completion of this task.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.4, 4.5

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_asset_management

http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/organize_archive_photos/tips/preserve_photos_dvd.html

http://www.markushartel.com/blog/learn-from-markus/what-is-the-best-way-to-store-digital-photos

http://www.archive.org/about/about.php

http://www.cnet.com.au/how-to-store-your-files-online-339287726.htm

2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 4.1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_management

Once complete, copy your blog url (e.g. distinctivetrainingCDM.blogspot.com/unit39) in the COMMENT section underneath. We will then click the link and assess your blog from there.

Outcomes covered in this blog:

Unit 39.1.1, 39.1.2, 39.1.3, 39.1.4, 39.2.1, 39.2.2, 39.2.3, 39.2.4, 39.2.5, 39.2.6, 39.2.7, 39.3.1, 39.3.2, 39.3.3, 39.3.4, 39.3.5, 39.4.1, 39.4.2, 39.4.3, 39.4.4, 39.4.5, 39.4.6, 39.4.7