Mateer, J.W.Robinson, J.A.Peter Hall and Philip Willis2016-02-092016-02-0920033-905673-54-1https://doi.org/10.2312/vvg.20031004We report a novel method for logging and annotating video footage specifically for professional post-production and archivist end users. SALSA - Semi-Automated Logging with Semantic Annotation - is a hybrid system that utilises automated footage analysis for cut detection and camera movement classification, in conjunction with a stenographic-like keyboard input system to enable the logging of higher-level semantic information. Output is presented in both standard printed log form, with the addition of mosaic visual representations of shots, and in a fully searchable database. Results from preliminary experiments are reported.10.2312/vvg.20031004