DEEPMETA 3 - USER GUIDE - BOARDS
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Boards
In the left-hand menu: click "Boards":
Both the istockphoto.com and gettyimages.com sites allow you to create and maintain "Boards". These are collections of images, illustrations and videos. You can use them to group together all your images of a certain photoshoot, a certain theme (like a place or city) or whatever criteria you prefer.
Setting Up Credentials
To be able to download your boards from the istockphoto.com or gettyimages.com website(s), DeepMeta needs your credentials for these sites. They are different from the ESP credentials used for keywording and uploading. So first open "Preferences, Advanced", and enter your credentials:
Multi-Platform Support: If you have boards on both iStock and Getty Images, you can enter both credentials and DeepMeta will download them all.
File Filtering: For use within DeepMeta, boards which contain your own files are most useful. They can contain files from other artists, but DeepMeta will not do anything with these other files.
Enabling Board Sync
In the "Sync" section, tick the box "Fetch boards from istockphoto.com/gettyimages.com":
Then start sync by clicking the "Sync" button.
Managing Your Boards
After sync has finished: head over to the "Boards" section, and all your boards are shown in the list. A number of columns show statistics for each board, so you know exactly which shoot or theme was a good investment:
Use the right-hand preview pane to see additional statistics or charts.
Board Features
Collection Management
Group images by photoshoot, theme, location, or any custom criteria to better organize your portfolio.
Performance Analytics
View detailed statistics for each board to understand which themes or shoots perform best in the marketplace.
Cross-Platform Sync
Download boards from both iStock and Getty Images platforms simultaneously for comprehensive portfolio management.
Visual Analytics
Use the preview pane to access charts and detailed statistics for deeper insights into your board performance.
The Future
Now available: DeepMeta 4 has Collection management, which perfectly integrates with Boards. You can dully manage your collections, including creating, editing, and deleting them directly within DeepMeta 4.
Board Best Practices
Thematic Organization
Create boards based on consistent themes, locations, or concepts to help buyers find related content easily.
Regular Sync
Enable board syncing and run regular syncs to keep your DeepMeta boards updated with changes made on the websites.
Performance Tracking
Use board statistics to identify your most successful themes and focus future shoots on high-performing concepts.
Credential Security
Keep your iStock and Getty Images credentials up to date in preferences to ensure seamless board synchronization.
Quick Setup Guide
Configure Credentials
Go to Preferences → Advanced and enter your iStock/Getty Images credentials.
Enable Board Sync
In the Sync section, check "Fetch boards from istockphoto.com/gettyimages.com".
Run Sync
Click the "Sync" button to download all your boards to DeepMeta.
Access Boards
Navigate to the Boards section to view, analyze, and manage your collections.