# 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 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.

For bug reports, feature requests and other suggestions you can create a new issue to discuss.