This article will cover how to create a new version of a title. PDX defines a “new” or “different version” as a new and unique cut or edit of a title. Examples of different versions might include:
- a Director's Cut,
- a territory specific version,
- or a Censored version.
When the edit is the same, but the language is different, a user can create different metadata instances of the same version. For more information about different versions and it's hierarchy, click here.
To create a film title from scratch instead, go here, and to create a television title from scratch, click here.
Creating a new version
The existing versions of a movie are displayed underneath the picture to the left on the metadata tab. In the below example, both a 2D (US) and 3D (IN) version exists for this feature.
To create a new version, please make sure you are selecting the parent “Features” version. Then in the right action menu, pick “Add Version.” This option will not appear if the user is on the title page specifically dedicated to a version of the parent title.
Users will be redirected to a new page where they have the option to either manually enter the new version's metadata or to import a spreadsheet of metadata for a version.
The fields with a red asterisk(*) are required, so even if the film title of this version is identical to previous versions, please enter a title for the new version.
Version Types
- 2D – If the original cut is 3D, a user might want to define 2D as something different.
- 3D – 3D films are captured using two cameras to simulate our eyes, and these movie files typically contains a right eye .mov and left eye .mov
- Airline – a cut specifically made to be broadcast in-flight
- Alternate — a new version of a movie that's different from the one that was originally and widely released in theaters.
- Censored – a version that has had scenes cut to meet a rating standard
- Diamond Edition – a special version of the movie with added features
- Direct to Home – Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than a theatrical release or television broadcast.
- Director's Cut — an edited version of a film that is supposed to represent the director's own approved edit
- Domestic – a version that was made for North America
- Edited – a version that has been shortened or censored
- Extended – an extended version or uncut version has scenes added that were filmed but cut out of the theatrical version
- Home Video — Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than a theatrical release or television broadcast.
- Hotel – a cut specifically made to be shown in hotels
- IMAX — a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately 1.43:1 & 1.90:1)
- International – a version not made for the North American market
- Original – the version of the film that was originally released
- Remastered – a version where the quality of the sound or image, or both, of previously versions has been enhanced
- Revised – a version that has been modified from the original
- Standard – the widely released version
- Television – a cut specifically made for TV broadcast
- Territory Specific – a version made for a specific territory
- Theatrical – the version that was widely released in theaters
- Time Compressed – a version where scenes have been cut to fit a specific time constraint
- Time Expanded – a version where the duration has been lengthened
- Ultimate – a special edition of movie, similar to Diamond version
- Uncensored – a version that has not been modified to meet a certain rating standard
- Uncut — an extended version or uncut version has scenes added that were filmed but cut out of the theatrical version
- Unrated — contains deleted scenes that might have earned them a stricter rating if submitted to the MPAA
- With Tags — a version with specific tags
Fields that don’t have a red star next to them can be filled out in this window. As follows are those definitions:
- Version Territory — the territory this version is associated to
- Theatrical Release Date — official date movie was released in theaters
- Production ID — an internal ID used in the production
- SD Vendor ID — user generated ID that is used to track the title as it is delivered to the retailer. SD Vendor ID is used as the default Vendor ID.
- HD Vendor ID — User generated ID that is used to track the title as it is delivered to the retailer. HD Vendor ID is not required for delivery, but can be helpful if users wish to have a distinct ID to differentiate HD and SD.
- Alternate Vendor ID — User generated ID that is used to track the title as it is delivered to the retailer. This allows users to have an additional Vendor ID, if they have something distinct from the HD and SD Vendor ID's.
- Thumbnail URL — Provide a thumbnail image to be associated with this title. Simply cut and paste the corresponding URL in the box provided.
- Short Synopsis — Provide a Short sentence explaining the plot or premise of the film
- Long Synopsis — Provide a Short paragraph explaining the plot or premise of the film in more detail.
Entertainment Identifier Registry
This is an external registry where filmmakers and retailers register their titles. EIDR offers a single repository for filmmakers and retailers to view all titles, versions, and data around them. For more information, a user can visit EIDR.org.
- EIDR Level 1 — ID's at a master title level (equivalent to an IMDB URL) — All versions of a title would fall under this ID.
- EIDR Level 2 — ID's at a version title level. e.g., Director's Cut or Extended Edition vs. Original.
Now, click the blue “finish” button in the bottom right corner.
Locating In Title Page
Any new versions will be visible on the main title page by clicking on the generic title page in the title hierarchy menu.