Technical metadata covers the range of information we get from the camera (generally). Not surprisingly, it is the technical information. This includes the obvious technical information as well as camera-specific metadata.
- Image size
- Frame rate
- Codec
- Timecode and timebase
- Reel name (or folder/card name)
- File size and codec
- File name
- Date
- File Creation time
- Duration
Technical metadata goes beyond the obvious and – depending on the camera or source – can include:
- Exposure (even channel by channel)
- Gain (even per channel gain from some cameras)
- Focal length, aperture, exposure
- White balance settings (metadata)
- GPS data (latitude, longitude and height)
- Lens serial number (for VFX work)
- Camera serial number
- Camera model
- Unique ID for the media file
- Last update,
- and so much more.