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Credits: Published by our strategic partner Tenovos<\/a>.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

Searching for the right digital asset management system (DAM) for video can feel like stumbling around in the dark. The time spent gathering requirements, researching applications, and reaching out to platforms can leave you more confused than before you began.<\/p>\n

What should you actually be looking for in a DAM for video? Is a DAM even the right tool for managing your media? How can you ensure your video assets are stored and managed in a way that will optimize their usability across multiple channels and partners?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be the first to admit, there is no DAM that\u2019s going to replace your media asset management (MAM) system for video production (though when it comes to the final asset, we\u2019ve got you covered<\/a>). But if you\u2019re looking for instant video playback, automated metadata, and shareable portals and collections for your external partners, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll set expectations for what features you should be looking for in a DAM for video assets. Make note of which features touch on your organization\u2019s needs\u2014it should become increasingly clear whether a DAM is right for you. Once we cover the basics, we\u2019ll highlight why there\u2019s so much opportunity in the future of DAM video functionality.<\/p>\n

DAMs are made to manage your pre-distribution video assets<\/h2>\n

DAMs are ideal for managing completed video assets. The sweet spot for uploading videos to DAMs is after post-production and before marketing distribution. In this space, DAMs are essential for tracking asset usage, adding helpful metadata, and sharing assets across global teams. The best DAMs offer a suite of features that support the video\u2019s lifecycle after publishing. But overall, you should expect most of the same functionality in DAMs for video as managing print or web assets.<\/p>\n

Six DAM for video features you need<\/h2>\n

There is an overwhelming number of options for DAMs, each offering its own suite of features. But what do you actually need to ensure you\u2019re getting the best DAM for video? Below is a list of the essential features every DAM should have if you\u2019re managing video assets.<\/p>\n