Media Studio by Gallery Systems

TMS Media Studio, developed by Gallery Systems, is a digital asset management software designed specifically for museums and cultural collections. According to the vendor, this solution caters to museums and cultural institutions of all sizes, providing them with the tools and features necessary to manage their digital assets efficiently. TMS Media Studio is utilized by various professionals and departments within these organizations, including Digital Asset Managers, Collections Managers, Conservators, Marketing Departments, and Photography Departments.

Key Features

Customizable Rights Management: According to the vendor, users can customize rights management for digital assets by setting granular security settings to grant and restrict file access. The software also enables the maintenance of copyright information and rights management for digital collections assets.

Photography and Media Workflows: The vendor states that users can customize workflows for photography and media processes, aiming to streamline operations. Additionally, the software allows for the building of cross-departmental workflows to improve efficiency in managing and organizing media assets.

Web-based Media Importer: According to the vendor, users can easily manage and batch-add new digital assets using the web-based Media Importer, which is designed to save time and effort in adding media to the system.

Downloadable Media Packages: The vendor claims that the software allows approved users to download images or create downloadable media packages, providing convenient access to media files for authorized users and enhancing the user experience.

Image Annotation: Users can annotate any image with text and graphics without altering the original file, according to the vendor. This feature enables the addition of notes, descriptions, and other annotations to images, helping to maintain a record of important information related to media assets.

Web-based Access: According to the vendor, users can access the DAMS from anywhere with an internet connection using the web-based interface. This feature facilitates collaboration and remote work on media files.

Database Integration with TMS Collections: The vendor claims that the software shares the same database as TMS Collections, eliminating the need for complex external integrations and data mapping. This integration allows users to seamlessly manage digital assets alongside collection records.

Granular Security Settings: According to the vendor, users can set granular security settings to grant and restrict file access, controlling who can access and download media assets. This feature aims to protect sensitive media files with customized security measures.

Batch-Add New Digital Assets: The vendor states that users can easily manage and batch-add new digital assets, streamlining the process of adding multiple media files to the system and saving time and effort in organizing and cataloging media assets.

Cross-Departmental Workflows: According to the vendor, users can build cross-departmental workflows to streamline operations and improve collaboration between different museum departments. This feature aims to enhance efficiency in managing media assets across departments.