# Creating Shot Library

# Notion Database Profile

1. Create Your Notion Database Profile.

2. Duplicate Notion's Shot Library Template in to your Notion account.

3. Obtain your Database URL by going to your Notion Database, and right-click on the view and click Copy link to view.
4. Paste the URL into Notion Database URL field.

5. Type Shot ID into Rename Key Column field.

5. Click Save once values are entered.

# Configuration Setup

1. Create Your Configuration.
2. You can select your desired Export Destination by clicking on the Folder Icon.
3. You can select your Notion Database Profile as your Extraction Profile.
4. Set Naming Mode to Name.
5. You can set Image Format to GIF.
6. Enable Swatch.
7. Select your desired Overlays (Optional).
8. Return back to Configurations to Update Active Configuration

# Final Cut Pro to Notion (Shot Library Template)

1. Add markers to your desired shots.
2. Ensure each marker has an identifiable unique name.
3. Select Marker Data Source or Marker Data H.264 from Final Cut Pro's Share menu.
4. Marker Data will start to perform its task.

# Afterthoughts

This bespoke creation of the Shot Library Database is distinctively tailored to each user, with no additional subscription required beyond that of Notion itself. However, it does necessitate manual input and extensive data collection for each frame.

Commercial solutions generally alleviate the burden of organisation, tagging, cataloging, and curation, yet this convenience is reflected in the cost passed onto the user. These platforms allow users to dedicate their time primarily to searching and selecting the precise shots needed for their projects.

Moreover, many of these platforms bind users within their ecosystem, lacking any functionality for data exportation. They do not provide APIs that would permit the integration of image sets into a user’s own database, thus limiting flexibility and control over personal data.

Through the meticulous process of manual tagging, organisation, and in-depth research associated with each cinematic frame, individuals inevitably acquire a profound understanding of the intricate elements comprising frame composition, lighting dynamics, and the art of shot design. This journey of exploration not only enhances one's technical proficiency but also cultivates a nuanced appreciation for the visual storytelling nuances inherent to the craft. Such immersive engagement serves as an indispensable asset for directors and cinematographers alike, elevating their ability to conceive, articulate, and execute cinematic visions with precision and artistic finesse.