Marker Data

Marker Data allows users to extract, convert & create databases from Final Cut Pro’s marker metadata.

The avant-garde Marker extraction application crafted for Final Cut Pro. It allows users to extract, convert and create databases from Final Cut Pro’s Marker metadata effortlessly.

Core Features

  • Functionality allowing batch extraction and rendering of stills or animated GIFs based on each Marker's timecode.
  • Automatically analyse and embed colour swatches from extracted images for shot reference.
  • Integrates with Final Cut Pro, boasting a native Share Destination & Workflow Extension.
  • Precise extraction of Markers, ensuring an accurate representation of metadata.
  • Native integration with renowned databases such as Notion and Airtable.
  • Effortlessly synchronise Final Cut Pro's Marker metadata to cloud databases with a single click.
  • Versatile features for batch burning-in labels, embedding comprehensive metadata of each Marker onto stills or animated GIFs.
  • Comprehensive timeline functionality, encompassing support for timelines such as Projects and Compound Clips.
  • Allows the creation of multiple configurations tailored to diverse project requirements.
  • Harnesses the potential to utilise Captions as Markers, adding a layer of flexibility.
  • Convert Markers into shareable, professional PDFs via Pagemaker.
  • Written in Apple Swift language and SwiftUI framework.
  • Application is Notarised by Apple.

Available Extract Profiles

  • Notion (JSON)
  • Airtable (JSON)
  • Comma-separated values (CSV) - Compatible with spreadsheet applications
  • Tab-separated values (TSV) - Compatible with spreadsheet application
  • Microsoft Excel (XLSX)
  • YouTube Chapters (TXT)
  • Compressor Chapters (TXT)
  • Markdown List (MD)
  • SubRip Subtitle (SRT)
  • Standard MIDI File - Compatible with most audio DAWs

Demo

Screenshot

Main Extract Window
Main Extract Window

Queue Window
Queue Window

General Settings
General Settings

Image Settings - Extraction
Image Settings - Extraction

Image Settings - Swatch
Image Settings - Swatch

Label - Appearance Settings
Label - Appearance Settings

Label - Overlays Settings
Label - Overlays Settings

Configuration Settings
Configuration Settings

Database Settings
Database Settings

Pagemaker
Pagemaker

System Requirements

macOS Sequoia 15.7 or later
Final Cut Pro 12.0 (Lifetime / Perpetual Version) or later
Final Cut Pro Creator Studio 12.0 (Subscription Version) or later
Runs only on Apple silicon Macs
Internet connection is necessary for some modules and functionality

Use Cases

  • 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
  • Send Final Cut Pro's Markers to DAWs
  • Create YouTube Chapters
  • Create PDFs via Pagemaker

Support

Technical support questions are best asked in the Discussions.

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