# Prologue

# Come on TARS!

TARS translated quantum gravitational data into Morse code for Cooper to transmit from Gargantua's tesseract to Murph's watch on Earth.Similarly, Marker Data streamlines the translation and transmission of Final Cut Pro's Marker metadata to databases effortlessly.
TARS translated quantum gravitational data into Morse code for Cooper to transmit from Gargantua's tesseract to Murph's watch on Earth.
Similarly, Marker Data streamlines the translation and transmission of Final Cut Pro's Marker metadata to databases effortlessly.

Considering the multifaceted issues and concepts elucidated in the case studies, my aspiration is to conceive an application that adeptly tackles these challenges. This envisioned application would proficiently extract Marker metadata from Final Cut Pro, seamlessly integrating it into Notion or any database in a manner that is not only meaningful but also dynamic. Envision a scenario where users can judiciously manage and organise Final Cut Pro Markers, VFX Shots, Shot Collections, Comments, and Edit Notes with unparalleled efficiency. The overarching goal is to enable users to collaborate seamlessly, sharing databases with team members without the burden of exorbitant platform costs.

What if the intricate tasks of managing and organising Final Cut Pro elements could be executed effortlessly with a mere click of a button or a keystroke? This contemplation underpins the core objectives I aim to address in order to elevate and refine the user experience significantly.

# Application Objectives

  • Delivering a nearly seamless experience with a near-single-click functionality, post initial setup, is a paramount objective.
  • Facilitate a streamlined and consecutive integration with native uploading options for both Airtable and Notion platforms.
  • Provide the versatility to extract both PNGs and animated GIFs, with a deliberate emphasis on GIFs owing to their enhanced frame identification capabilities, supported by both Notion and Airtable.
  • Incorporate native Burn-In options for labels.
  • Emphasise self-sufficiency by eliminating the necessity for additional applications, offering an all-encompassing solution within the application itself.
  • Ensure the portability and self-containment of the exported Data Set, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
  • Support for clips enriched with Color Grades, Effects, and Titles, augmenting the application's versatility.
  • Accommodate Camera RAW files, including formats such as REDCODE RAW, ARRIRAW MXF, Canon Cinema RAW, and Blackmagic RAW, broadening compatibility and functionality.
  • Enhance accessibility to database workflows, making them more user-friendly and intuitive.
  • Prioritise time efficiency by introducing features that significantly contribute to saving the user's valuable time throughout the application's usage.

Enter Marker Data!