The Drupal platform has always lacked in one area that interests lots of people. The inclusion of rich media (video, audio, photos) into Drupal sites has historically been achieved by node focused solutions. Modules like Video and Audio attach media to specific nodes. These modules work well for certain implementations. But the issue of a media file being connected to a specific node limits how you can use that media.

Lately I've begun to think that some sort of a media management system, one where files could be uploaded and managed separately from nodes, would make a lot of sense. I've noticed that the community is having similar ideas which are evidenced in the development of new modules that allow for more powerful media management features. In particular I've notice the Asset and Media Mover modules.

As luck would have it I ran into the lead developer on the Media Mover module Arthur Foelsche (also www.civicactions.com) at DrupalCampNYC. Arthur took a few minutes to explain the future of media management on the Drupal platform.

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