ID3

The term "ID3" is most commonly associated with audio files, especially MP3s. However, the concept of ID3 tagging can be extended to video content as well, although it's less standardised in the video domain compared to its widespread use in audio files.

In the context of video, ID3-like tagging would involve embedding metadata within the video file itself. This metadata can include various details such as the title of the video, the director, the cast, the production year, genre, and even custom information like subtitles or chapter markers. Similar to how ID3 tags work in audio files, this metadata in video files would be accessible to video players and editing software, allowing for easy organisation, searching, and categorisation of video content.

However, it's important to note that the video industry often uses different standards and formats for metadata tagging. Formats such as MP4, AVI, and MKV have their own metadata systems, which function similarly to ID3 tags but are tailored to the specific needs and capabilities of video files. These systems allow for more extensive metadata compared to ID3, including technical information about the video (like codec, aspect ratio, bitrate) and enhanced content-related information (like multiple language tracks, subtitle options, and scene descriptions).

In summary, while the term "ID3" is primarily linked to audio files, its principle of embedding metadata directly into files is also applicable to video content. In the video world, though, there are various metadata standards, each designed to suit the complexities and requirements of video files. This makes organizing, managing, and accessing video content more efficient and user-friendly.

LINKS

• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ID3

• Unified Streaming: https://docs.unified-streaming.com/documentation/vod/id3.html

• THEOPlayer: https://docs.theoplayer.com/knowledge-base/06-metadata/00-introduction.md