Marker Data is a specialized application for Final Cut Pro, designed to simplify the extraction, conversion, and database creation from Final Cut Pro’s Marker metadata.
Key Features
- Batch Extraction and Rendering: Users can extract and render stills or animated GIFs based on each Marker’s timecode.
- Color Swatch Embedding: The application automatically analyzes and embeds color swatches from extracted images for shot reference.
- Final Cut Pro Integration: Marker Data integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro, featuring a native Share Destination and Workflow Extension.
- Precise Marker Extraction: Ensures accurate representation of metadata.
- Database Integration: Natively integrates with databases such as Notion and Airtable.
- Cloud Synchronization: Allows synchronization of Final Cut Pro’s Marker metadata to cloud databases with a single click.
- Batch Metadata Embedding: Offers versatile features for batch burning-in labels and embedding comprehensive metadata onto stills or animated GIFs.
- Timeline Functionality: Supports various timelines, including Projects and Compound Clips.
- Multiple Configurations: Enables the creation of multiple configurations tailored to diverse project requirements.
- Caption Utilization: Utilizes Captions as Markers for added flexibility.
- Built with Swift and SwiftUI: The application is written in Apple Swift language and SwiftUI framework.
- Apple Notarization: Marker Data is notarized by Apple.
Use Case Scenarios
Marker Data is suitable for various use cases, including:
- Marker Notes Database
- Shot Library Database
- VFX Database
- ADR Database
- Stock Footage Database
- Music Cue Sheet Database
- Colourist’s Notes Database
- Client Review & Tracking Database
- Offline & Online Notes Database
- Sending Final Cut Pro’s Markers to DAWs
- Creating YouTube Chapters
Available Extract Profiles
Marker Data supports multiple extract profiles:
- Notion (JSON)
- Airtable (JSON)
- Comma-separated values (CSV) – Compatible with spreadsheet applications
- Tab-separated values (TSV) – Compatible with spreadsheet applications
- Microsoft Excel (XLSX)
- YouTube Chapters (TXT)
- Standard MIDI File – Compatible with most audio DAWs
