SIST EN 15744:2009

Film identification - Minimum set of metadata for cinematographic works

This European Standard contains a comprehensive set of metadata elements for representing information about cinematographic works, their variants and manifestations. Detailed information on available media items, viewing requirements, and access conditions is not covered by this standard. However, elementary information concerning the availability of media items can be expressed.
This European Standard also provides some extension points for adding more detailed data types without violating conformance. The guiding principle here is that no information from existing filmographic records should be lost when these are expressed according to this standard. Finally, an XML schema is provided as an aid to data interchange and as a tool for verifying the syntactic conformance of implementations.

Identifkation von Filmen - Mindestsatz von Metadaten für Kinofilme

Diese Europäische Norm enthält einen umfassenden Satz von Metadatenelementen zur Darstellung von Informationen über Kinematographische Werke, ihre Varianten und ihre Manifestationen. Diese Norm befasst sich nicht mit detaillierten Informationen bezüglich verfügbarer Medieneinheiten, ihrer Vorführungs-bedingungen und Zugangsvoraussetzungen. Einfache Informationen über die Verfügbarkeit von Medien-einheiten können jedoch zum Ausdruck gebracht werden.
Diese Europäische Norm stellt auch einige Optionen zur Verfügung, mit denen ohne Verletzung der Konformität detailliertere Datentypen hinzugefügt werden können. Das Leitprinzip ist dabei, dass keine in bereits existierenden filmografischen Dateien enthaltenen Informationen verloren gehen, wenn diese entsprechend dieser Norm dargestellt werden. Schließlich wird zur Unterstützung des Datenaustausches und als Werkzeug für die Verifizierung der syntaktischen Konformität von Implementationen ein XML-Schema zur Verfügung gestellt.

Identification des films - Jeu minimal de métadonnées pour oeuvres cinématographiques

La présente Norme européenne contient un jeu complet d’éléments de métadonnées pour la représentation des informations sur les oeuvres cinématographiques, leurs variantes et leurs manifestations. Les informations plus détaillées sur les supports disponibles, les préconisations de visualisation et les conditions d’accès, ne sont pas couvertes dans la présente norme. Cependant, des informations élémentaires concernant la disponibilité de ces supports peuvent être apportées.
La présente Norme européenne fournit des dispositions permettant d’ajouter des types de données plus détaillées sans enfreindre la conformité. Le principe conducteur veut qu’aucune information émanant de notices existantes de filmographie ne soit perdue lorsque ces informations sont exprimées conformément à la présente norme.

Identifikacija filmov - Najmanjši nabor metapodatkov za filmska dela

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Feb-2008
• Publication Date: 01-Apr-2009
• ICS: 35.240.30 - IT applications in information, documentation and publishing
• ICS: 37.060.99 - Other standards related to cinematography
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 24-Mar-2009
• Due Date: 29-May-2009
• Completion Date: 02-Apr-2009
• Mandate: M/365 - Standardisation mandate to the CEN on the harmonisation of cataloguing and indexing practices of cinematographic works and on the interoperability of film databases
• Ref Project: EN 15744:2009 - Film identification - Minimum set of metadata for cinematographic works

Overview

SIST EN 15744:2009 is a European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that defines a minimum set of metadata elements for identifying cinematographic works. The standard supports consistent and interoperable filmographic data exchange across cultural institutions such as film archives, museums, and cinematheques throughout Europe. It addresses the critical need for harmonizing metadata to preserve and facilitate access to Europe's rich film heritage in the digital age. This standard complements other metadata initiatives by enabling the clear and consistent representation of key film identification data while allowing for extensibility.

Key Topics

SIST EN 15744:2009 focuses on the essential metadata elements required for reliable identification and exchange of information about cinematographic works. The scope covers metadata related to works themselves, their variants, and manifestations, but excludes detailed media-specific playback or access conditions. The standard includes:

• Minimum metadata set: Defines 15 core data elements fundamental to uniquely identify cinematographic works, ensuring interoperability among diverse databases.
• Extension points: Allows adding more detailed data without compromising conformance, supporting flexibility and future expansion.
• Unified terminology: Establishes consistent definitions and vocabulary to avoid ambiguity.
• XML schema: Provided as a technical aid for data interchange and validation of metadata implementations.

Core Data Elements Include:

• Title: Name of the film or work
• Series/Serial: Grouping related works or episodic entries
• Cast and Credits: Individuals involved in production, distinguishing on-screen talent (cast) from behind-the-scenes contributors (credits)
• Production Company: Organization responsible for management and production
• Country of Reference: Location of the production company's headquarters

Each data element is described with attributes such as repeatability and status (required or conditional), mapped to Dublin Core metadata standards to align with international best practices.

Applications

SIST EN 15744:2009 serves as a foundational tool for various stakeholders involved in the documentation, preservation, and distribution of film heritage:

• Film archives and cinematheques: Standardizes cataloging, enabling efficient metadata sharing and aggregation across institutions.
• Cultural organizations and museums: Supports reliable representation of filmographic information for exhibitions and research.
• Film producers and distributors: Facilitates organized metadata management, enhancing discoverability and rights management.
• Researchers and educators: Simplifies access to verified film data for study, analysis, and academic referencing.
• Digital libraries and online platforms: Assists in integrating and interoperating film metadata for online accessibility in compliance with EU digitization initiatives.

By adopting SIST EN 15744:2009, organizations can overcome existing inconsistencies in filmographic data and support the European Commission's objectives for digitization, preservation, and public accessibility of cultural materials.

Related Standards

SIST EN 15744:2009 forms part of a broader framework for cinematographic metadata management and interoperable data exchange. Relevant associated standards include:

• prEN 15907: Expands on EN 15744 with comprehensive element sets and data structures to enhance interoperability and detailed metadata representation.
• ISO 15836 (Dublin Core): International metadata element set referenced in EN 15744 to align filmographic metadata with widely-used information standards.
• CEN/TC 372 Standards: Other standards developed by the Cinematographic Works Technical Committee focused on digital representation and metadata for films.

These complementary standards collectively enable a scalable and harmonized approach to metadata management for cinematographic works across Europe and beyond.

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Keywords: SIST EN 15744:2009, film metadata standard, cinematographic works, film identification, metadata interoperability, European film archives, digital film heritage, metadata exchange, filmographic data, standardization for cinematography.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Identifikacija filmov - Najmanjši nabor metapodatkov za filmska delaIdentifkation von Filmen - Mindestsatz von Metadaten für KinofilmeIdentification des films - Jeu minimal de métadonnées pour oeuvres cinématographiquesFilm identification - Minimum set of metadata for cinematographic works37.060.99Drugi standardi v zvezi s kinematografijoOther standards related to cinematography35.240.30Uporabniške rešitve IT v informatiki, dokumentiranju in založništvuIT applications in information, documentation and publishingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15744:2009SIST EN 15744:2009en,fr,de01-maj-2009SIST EN 15744:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15744March 2009ICS 37.060.99 English VersionFilm identification - Minimum set of metadata forcinematographic worksIdentification des films - Jeu minimal de métadonnées pourœuvres cinématographiquesIdentifkation von Filmen - Mindestsatz von Metadaten fürKinofilmeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 January 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15744:2009: ESIST EN 15744:2009

which contains a minimum set of 15 data elements considered necessary for the identification of cinematographic works. In addition, it contains a unified terminology required for the clear understanding of the standard.
 prEN 15907 – "Film Identification – Enhancing interoperability of metadata – Element sets and structures”, which provides a comprehensive standard for the representation and exchange of metadata for cinematographic works, as well as a comprehensive and consistent terminology.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
At present, there is great variation in how filmographic databases are organized and implemented. Experts of all European countries have recognized that this variance stands in the way of interoperability and commonality of data. The European Commission charged CEN with a mandate on 14 March 2005 to create a metadata standard for cinematographic works. In response to this mandate, this standard undertakes to define the metadata essential for data migration between databases and consistent identification of films. The primary users of this European standard will be film archives, film museums, cinematheques and any other cultural organisations with filmographic databases. They will also be the primary beneficiaries of the implementation of this European standard throughout Europe, as it will facilitate their access to filmographic metadata on works held by other organisations. Researchers, universities, students and the general public will also benefit in that it will be easier to integrate the information contained in the databases into larger information systems if it is organised according to this European standard. The standard will also benefit film producers which, like the primary users, will be able to organize their metadata as defined by the standard. In consequence, this European standard is expected to raise the visibility of Europe's rich and diverse film heritage on the internet, and to improve access to it by citizens and professional users of cultural material in line with the objectives set out in the Commission Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation of 24 August 2006. As requested by the European Commission's mandate, this standard is based on international recommendations and practices. It should be noted that this European Standard is intended to define and enable the selection of those data elements that are considered of
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