With Mediaflow's visual search you can find images by describing the subject you're looking for. This way you don't need to know which folder the file is in, what the file is named, or which keywords the file is tagged with.
It also lets you search for images that convey a certain mood, tone, or other visual expression.
Using a keyboard shortcut, Command + K on Mac or Ctrl + K on PC, opens a command panel (Command Palette) no matter where you are in Mediaflow. From there you can describe a subject and choose Visual description. You will then get search results with images that match your description.
You can also do a visual description using the advanced search found to the right of the command panel. There you can combine a visual search with keywords or filters, such as photographer or image orientation.
Tips: How to write a visual description
Unlike keywords, which are single words or short phrases, a visual description is a more detailed account of an image’s subject. A visual description should contain two words or more. It should clearly describe how the image looks, similar to an alt-text. A visual description can also include visual elements such as mood, color, position or an action.
Search for similar images
You can also search for images similar to a specific image. You can do this in two ways:
Select a file, right-click, and choose Search similar images.
- You can also search using an image that is not stored in your media bank. Do this by clicking the Similar image search icon and then pasting the image you want to base your search on. This is useful if you find an image on a website you like and want to see if you have a similar image in your media bank. The image you use as the search reference will not be uploaded to Mediaflow; it is used only as a reference for the search.
Note!
You use the same language in the command panel as the one selected for your user profile. If your user profile is set to English, you must use English phrases and wording when navigating and searching.