How do I access metadata like the "description" or "Tape Name" fields of a clip in a sequence for export to a spreadsheet using Automation Blocks?

Question

I have watched this video

which tells you how to export some metadata to a spreadsheet, but it uses “Get Attribute Name” under “Sequence Clips.” Unfortunately, metadata fields like “Description,” “Tape Name,” “Scene,” etc. do not seem to be available there. Can someone tell me where to find them?

Many thanks!

Mathias Moehl · Accepted Answer

You need to replace the Get Attribute of Project Item block with a different block: Get Metadata of Project Item.Find Get Metadata of Project Item in the Toolbox and drag it directly onto the existing Get Attribute of Project Item block to replace it.The metadata dropdown initially contains only a selection of commonly used metadata fields. If Description, Keywords, or another field is not listed:Select a clip in the active sequence that contains this metadata.Click the refresh icon next to the metadata dropdown.The dropdown will be updated with all metadata keys available for that clip.You can then read the selected metadata value and write it to the spreadsheet like any other text value.So yes, both Description and Keywords can be exported. You do not necessarily need to switch to Keywords if Description is the field you would prefer to use.

Mathias Moehl · Answer

You need to use the “Get Metadata of Project Item”-Block instead of “Get Attribute of Project Item”.

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