At 02:21 PM 4/26/01 -0400, Robert A. (Bob) Morris wrote:

The DIG35 Initiative Group is circulating for comment a Draft of Version 1.1 of their metadata specificiation for digital images. See http://www.digitalimaging.org/i_dig35.html

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Version 1.0 is an excellent example of a metadata standard. It is well documented and (relatively) easily understood, AND strikes an excellent (IMHO) balance between simplicity and completeness. Highly recommended reading for anyone designing databases (not necessarily image databases) or working on data standards.

Unfortunately, the DIG35 group now charges $35(USD) for the PDF of version 1.0. The draft of v. 1.1, however, is FREE. (So get it now if you're interested.)

-Stan