DDEX Data Dictionary, 15-05-08
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avs:ReleaseType
A message term for dsr:InvoiceMessage.
A Type of Release according to its content, Duration and/or number of components. Note: a ReleaseType is the form in which a ReleaseCreator anticipates offering a Release to Consumers.
Component Structure
Is Member of Composites Composite Name Description of Element Role Cardinality  
  dsr:InvoiceItem The Type of the Release according to its content, Duration and/or number of components. 0-n  
Relationships      
AVS Members AdvertisementVideo A Video created for specifically to promote another Video, embodying a MusicalWork. This allowed value is deprecated. DDEX advises that this value will be removed at a future date and therefore recommends against using it.
  Album A Release that is a digital equivalent of a physical SoundCarrier of an extended Duration, typically containing multiple Tracks of SoundRecordings. It may also contain bonus Resources.
  AlertToneRelease A Release containing a Resource for use as an AlertTone primarily on MobileTelephones.
  Animation An audio-visual Recording using a rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement.
  AsPerContract A Type of an Entity used when a MessageSender wishes to indicate that the value within the allowed value set is defined by the contractual relationship between MessageSender and MessageRecipient.
  AudioBookRelease A Release containing, chiefly, one or more Recordings of the reading of a book or manuscript.
  AudioClipRelease A Release predominantly containing excerpts from SoundRecordings.
  BackCoverImageRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a back cover image.
  BookletBackImageRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a back image of a booklet.
  BookletFrontImageRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a front image of a booklet.
  BookletRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a booklet.
  Bundle A set comprising more than one Resource of different avs:ResourceTypes compiled for release. Bundles are typically used in electronic distribution. This allowed value is deprecated. DDEX advises that this value will be removed at a future date and therefore recommends against using it.
  ClassicalAlbum An Album that contains one or more SoundRecordings based on classical MusicalWorks, i.e. MusicalWorks that typically shows a hierarchy of components such as a concerto with multiple movements.
  ConcertVideo A Video recording of a live Performance, usually of music, before an audience. This allowed value is deprecated. DDEX advises that this value will be removed at a future date and therefore recommends against using it.
  CorporateFilm An audio-visual Recording made for use within a corporate entity. Examples include company-internal training videos.
  DigitalBoxSetRelease A Release consisting of a media bundle assembled out of other existing Albums. It may contain a mixture of both audio and video Albums, as well as bonus material. The bundled Albums become components within the digital boxed sets resource group structure.
  Documentary An audio-visual Recording that presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject. Documentaries include current affairs programmes, TV magazines, biographies and 'making of' programs.
  DocumentImageRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a document.
  EBookRelease A Release typically for use as an EBook.
  Episode A Part of a Series made available at a specific point in time. It may be that a Season or Series is not yet complete when an Episode is made available. Episodes include 'pilots'.
  FeatureFilm An audio-visual Recording made for initial distribution in cinemas, where it would be the 'main attraction' of the screening, or prime-time television.
  FilmBundle A Bundle whose core Resources are Videos, but that may also contain Resources of different avs:ResourceTypes. FilmBundles are typically used in electronic distribution.
  FrontCoverImageRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a front cover image.
  IconRelease A Release containing an Image Resource, that is typically used as pictogram in graphical user interfaces, to represent the Release or a Resource or Party related to the Release, and which can be selected to perform a function.
  InfomercialVideo A Video created for specifically to promote another Video, embodying a MusicalWork.
  InteractiveBookletRelease A Release typically for use as an InteractiveBooklet.
  KaraokeRelease A Release typically for use in Karaoke applications.
  LiveEventVideo An audio-visual Recording capturing an Event such as a sporting event, theatrical performances, etc. This allowed value is deprecated. DDEX advises that this value will be removed at a future date and therefore recommends against using it.
  LogoRelease A Release containing an Image Resource, that is typically used as a logo to represent parties associated with the Release.
  LongFormMusicalWorkVideoRelease A Release containing typically one or more LongFormMusicalWorkVideo Resources.
  LongFormNonMusicalWorkVideoRelease A Release containing typically one or more LongFormNonMusicalWorkVideo Resources.
  LyricSheetRelease A Release containing typically one or more lyric sheet Resources.
  MultimediaAlbum A multimedia Release typically containing multiple Resources of different avs:ResourceTypes. It may also contain bonus Resources.
  MultimediaSingle A multimedia Release with a short total Duration, typically containing two Resources of different avs:ResourceTypes.
  MusicalWorkBasedGameRelease A Release containing typically one or more MusicalWorkBasedGame Resources.
  MusicalWorkClipRelease A Release containing typically one or more MusicalWorkClip Resources.
  MusicalWorkReadalongVideoRelease A Release containing typically one or more MusicalWorkReadalongVideo Resources.
  MusicalWorkTrailerRelease A Release containing typically one or more MusicalWorkTrailer Resources.
  MusicalWorkVideoChapterRelease A Release containing typically one or more MusicalWorkVideoChapter Resources.
  News An audio-visual Recording, usually regularly scheduled, which reports current events.
  NonMusicalWorkBasedGameRelease A Release containing typically one or more NonMusicalWorkBasedGame Resources.
  NonMusicalWorkClipRelease A Release containing typically one or more NonMusicalWorkClip Resources.
  NonMusicalWorkReadalongVideoRelease A Release containing typically one or more NonMusicalWorkReadalongVideo Resources.
  NonMusicalWorkTrailerRelease A Release containing typically one or more NonMusicalWorkTrailer Resources.
  NonMusicalWorkVideoChapterRelease A Release containing typically one or more NonMusicalWorkVideoChapter Resources.
  NonSerialAudioVisualRecording An audio-visual Recording that is not part of a Series or Season.
  PhotographRelease A Release containing typically one or more Photograph Image Resources.
  RingbackToneRelease A Release containing a Resource for use as an RingbackTone primarily on MobileTelephones.
  RingtoneRelease A Release containing a Resource for use as an Ringtone primarily on MobileTelephones.
  ScreensaverRelease A Release containing a Resource for use as a Screensaver.
  Season A Set of Episodes. Typically, a Season contains all Episodes to be made available in a pre-determined time frame, which often is within a twelve-month period. It may be that a Series is not yet complete when an Season is made available.
  Series A Set of Resources (Episodes) designed to be made available sequentially.
  SheetMusicRelease A Release containing typically one or more Resources representing sheet music.
  ShortFormMusicalWorkVideoRelease A Release containing typically one or more ShortFormMusicalWorkVideo Resources.
  ShortFormNonMusicalWorkVideoRelease A Release containing typically one or more ShortFormNonMusicalWorkVideo Resources.
  Single A Release with a short total Duration, typically containing one or two Tracks of SoundRecordings.
  SingleResourceRelease A Release containing a single Resource.
  SingleResourceReleaseWithCoverArt A Release containing a single primary Resource, augmented by a single cover art image.
  TrackRelease A Release containing normally one SoundRecording.
  TrailerVideo A Video created for specifically to promote another Video, embodying a MusicalWork.
  TrayImageRelease A Release containing an Image Resource that, in the physical equivalent Product, is a TrayImage.
  Unknown A Type of an Entity used when a sender of a DdexMessage wishes to indicate that the value within the allowed value set is unknown.
  UserDefined A Type of an Entity which is defined by a sender of a DdexMessage in a manner acceptable to its recipient.
  VideoAlbum A Release typically containing multiple Video Tracks. It may also contain bonus Resources.
  VideoChapterRelease A Release containing typically one or more LongFormNonMusicalWorkVideo Resources.
  VideoClipRelease A Release predominantly containing excerpts from Videos.
  VideoScreenCaptureRelease A Release containing typically one or more VideoScreenCapture Image Resources.
  VideoSingle A Release with a short total Duration, typically containing one or two ShortFormVideos.
  VideoTrackRelease A Release containing normally one Video.
  WallpaperRelease A Release containing a Resource for use as a Wallpaper.
Is Base for Composites ddexC:ReleaseType A Composite containing details of a avs:ReleaseType.
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