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Apply Metadata

This workflow applies information to the annotations of a QuickTime movie.

How to create the workflow with Automator

  • Open Automator
  • Choose QuickTime Player
  • Drag "Get Specified Movies" to the workspace
    • click the "+" and choose the movie you want to annotate
  • Drag "Set Movie Annotations" to the workspace
    • choose the annotations; under value double click and type the details (remember the important annotations for iTunes are name, genre, album and artist)
  • Save the file as a plug-in for iCal
    • It will automatically be placed in iCal
  • In iCal, move the alarm to the appropriate date and time
    • repeat as necessary
  • File is stored at this location: User/library/workflows/applications/iCal/workflow

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