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Version: V12

How to Search and Filter Content

VIDIZMO search indexes all metadata including titles, tags, descriptions, categories, author names, closed captions, and custom attributes. Search works globally across all portals within an account or within a specific portal based on user permissions.

VIDIZMO uses relevance-based search with field boosting, meaning results with matches in titles rank higher than matches in descriptions or tags. For more details, see Understanding Search in VIDIZMO.

Searchable Fields​

Content is searchable across the following fields (listed by search relevance priority):

  • Title - Highest priority in search results
  • Custom Attributes - Searchable custom metadata fields
  • Tags - Keywords associated with media
  • Timed Data - Closed captions and subtitles text
  • Description - Media description content
  • Author Name - Content creator name
  • Category - Category and folder names

Search from Media Library​

  1. From the portal homepage, enter a search term in the search bar.
  2. Select the search icon.

Search results display in the Media Library with the search term highlighted in:

  • Video titles
  • Descriptions
  • Tags

Select the X on the search tag to clear results.

Search from Media Manager​

  1. In VIDIZMO, go to Admin > Media Manager.
  2. Enter your search term in the search bar.
  3. Results display all media matching the term in titles, descriptions, tags, or other metadata.

Filter Search Results​

VIDIZMO's faceted search allows narrowing results using filters. Each filter displays a count of matching items.

Available Filters​

Content Filters:

  • Format - Filter by media type (Video, Audio, Document, Image, Collection, Playlist, SCORM, Live, Folder)
  • Status - Filter by publication status (Published, Draft, Archived)
  • Author - Filter by content creator

Access Filters:

  • Access Type - Filter by viewing permissions (Public, Portal Users, Specific Users)

Metadata Filters:

  • Tags - Filter by associated tags
  • Categories - Filter by category or folder
  • Custom Attributes - Filter by custom metadata fields (configured in Portal Settings)

Processing Filters:

  • Transcription - Filter media with transcriptions enabled
  • AI Processing - Filter media processed with AI features

Apply Filters​

  1. In the Media Library or Media Manager, locate the Filter By panel on the left.
  2. Select the expand arrow to view available filters.
  3. Select a filter option to apply it.
  4. Results update automatically as filters are applied or removed.

NOTE: Custom attributes appear as filters when configured in Admin > Portal Settings > Library > Custom Attributes. See How to Manage Custom Attributes.

See Also​

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