System RequirementsPlatform: MacMedia: CD-ROMItem Quantity: 1Product FeaturesKeep working while Final Cut Server creates your asset catalog. It scans your network to identify assets, captures a wide range of metadata, and even makes thumbnails, proxies, and poster framesAccess just the assets you need with a click using saved Smart Searches. Organize assets any way you want--as many times as you want--using virtual containers called ProductionsCheck out your Final Cut Pro project and enjoy protection for your referenced assets as well as intuitive version management. The catalog updates instantly when you check the project back inFinal Cut Server includes Compressor, Apple’s professional encoding software. It uses Compressor to encode for delivery in a wide range of formats—from H.264 to ProRes 422 to 2KProduct DescriptionInstantly find just the video clip you need, whether you're searching through hundreds of files on a local drive or thousands of assets on a set of volumes around the world. Seamlessly orchestrate productions from concept to completion, with email notifications and status reports that provide immediate updates to team members. Automatically encode, deliver, and archive a project back at the shop, while you start cutting dailies on location.Uses automation to create and maintain an asset catalog.In addition to project and file formats specific to Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server catalogs video, audio, still image, graphic, and document files in virtually any format.Because Final Cut Server automatically associates proxies and reference images with the original asset, you don't have to worry about managing multiple files for your clips.Final Cut Pro projects can also be added to the catalog from the client interface. Final Cut Server catalogs all the referenced assets, skipping those that already exist in the catalog.Describe media and projects the way you want to, using just the metadata you need.Final Cut Server is designed to help film and video production groups work smoothly and efficiently. It is media asset management and workflow automation software that streamlines production work through:Lightning-fast access to media resources--including everything from shooting scripts to dailies to graphics to final projects, all with built-in version management.Automated workflows, ranging from single-task workflows such as automated file transfers, all the way up to customized workflows for large-scale production operations--complete with email notifications and review/approval mechanisms.Complete flexibility to use as many or as few features as you want. Shape the system to fit your workflow today--and easily make changes whenever your needs evolve.By reducing the time spent on routine communications and repetitive tasks, Final Cut Server frees up more time to focus on creative work--whether you're producing a 30-second spot, the nightly news, a documentary film, or a major motion picture. Independent filmmakers, production boutiques, post-production studios, broadcast facilities, and even global news networks can take advantage of the modular feature set in Final Cut Server to shape the perfect solution for their facilities.What Is Final Cut Server?Final Cut Server is a scalable client/server system that supports cross-platform work-flows. The server software can be installed on Macintosh systems running Mac OS X Leopard, ranging from a MacBook Pro to a full Xserve configuration. The product includes client software that works on both Macintosh- and Windows-based computers. Thanks to its open architecture, Final Cut Server can be seamlessly integrated with a variety of external systems. Final Cut Server can send XML or scripted commands to systems such as web servers, broadcast servers, or archive systems.Final Cut Server at a GlanceNo matter how you define your workflow, Final Cut Server has a flexible set of options that can streamline ingest, delivery, or anything in between.Key features include:Automatic asset cataloging. A scanning process automatically catalogs production assets in the locations you specify--complete with metadata in a range of industry-standard formats. At the same time, it creates any necessary proxies, thumbnails, and poster frames. Synchronization options allow users to safely add, modify, or delete assets directly on drives and volumes, without having to use the client software.Rapid search, preview, and access. Work at blazing speeds with easy-to-use metadata tools, personalized workspaces, and Production "containers" that allow any user to create special-purpose collections of assets--such as scripts, budgets, graphics, and rough cuts--without copying files.Workflow automation tools. Set up schedules or triggers for automated events in minutes. Get started fast with workflow templates or create custom setups with a series of simple menu selections. For complete technical control, create scripts for workflows that extend to external systems.Intuitive collaboration features. Project check-in/check-out options, intelligent version management, review and approval tools, and a cross-platform client make it easy for multiple users to work on a single production. Seamless multiformat delivery. Use Final Cut Server to automate encoding in a range of formats--from H.264 for iPhone and the web, to ProRes 422 for editing, to 2K for Digital Intermediates--with pristine encoding and frame conversions powered by Compressor.Flexible configuration options. Small facilities can get started fast with easy installation and setup tools, while larger shops can tap into a rich set of advanced features to configure sophisticated facilitywide or cross-facility systems.Automatic Asset CatalogingFinal Cut Server catalogs your assets as you do other work. The heart of Final Cut Server is its asset catalog. Metadata associated with each asset is used to pinpoint files during searches, manage multiple versions, track production status, and trigger single or multiple automated tasks. A typical production facility might have thousands of assets stored in hierarchical folder arrangements on a variety of drives, network volumes, and offline archive devices. Final Cut Server can scan all your connected drives and volumes to create a catalog of assets for you, with no need to move or copy files.Asset Discovery ProcessFinal Cut Server uses automation to create and maintain an asset catalog. A simple setup process lets you choose the relevant folders or directories on your network drives and volumes. Final Cut Server then scans the content on these file systems to identify asset types, capture supported metadata, create "browse" proxies and thumbnails, and generate your catalog. There is no need for you to move or copy assets.You can direct Final Cut Server to point to the files on external volumes or a SAN, or you can elect to copy the files into Final Cut Server. In either case, all the cataloged files are visible and accessible in the Final Cut Server interface, complete with supported metadata associated with the assets. You can also add metadata to each cataloged item.Final Cut Server offers additional convenience when cataloging Final Cut Pro projects. All the assets included in a Final Cut Pro project are automatically added to the catalog when the project is scanned. In addition, the catalog adds a reference for each asset that is used to protect the file when it is included in more than one project. The catalog is updated automatically when the project is checked back in after editing.Broad Format SupportFinal Cut Server supports a wide range of file formats, file systems, and media storage devices. In addition to project and file formats specific to Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server catalogs video, audio, still image, graphic, and document files in virtually any format.Use Final Cut Server to organize, share, and track all your production documents as well as media assets. Include proposals, budgets, project plans, scripts, storyboards, shot lists, video and audio clips, images, graphics, and more, to ensure that you can find the correct version of any file you need.Automatic Proxy and Thumbnail GenerationBecause Final Cut Server is designed specifically for film and video production, it automatically generates browse proxies, poster frames, and thumbnails as it catalogs video clips.You can define the size and format of thumbnails for graphics files as well as the size and format of thumbnails and proxies for video clips. In addition, you can set a preference to have Final Cut Server generate Apple ProRes 422 edit proxies at the same time as the normal browse proxies.Because Final Cut Server automatically associates proxies and reference images with the original asset, you don't have to worry about managing multiple files for your clips.Simultaneous Metadata CaptureAs part of the cataloging process, Final Cut Server extracts and captures a wide range of industry-standard metadata, including QuickTime, IPTC, XMP, and XML data. This can save hours that would otherwise be spent on manual data entry during cataloging.Metadata from different sources may use a variety of fields and formats. A powerful mapping algorithm lets you translate metadata from different formats to provide consistent information across the catalog. You can also add metadata to each item after it is captured in the catalog.Individual Asset UploadsFinal Cut Server users can easily add assets directly to the catalog as they work. There are two ways to add files from the client interface:Drag and drop. Drag a file or files from the Finder, the desktop, or from a connected volume to the Assets pane. Drag an asset directly into a Production to add it to the catalog and the Production at the same time.Upload window. Choose Upload File in the Server pop-up menu, select the file or files in the browser, and click Upload.When you add an asset, you can define where it goes in the hierarchical file system on your drive or volu
