# Marker Data

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The avant-garde Marker extraction application crafted for [Final Cut Pro](https://www.apple.com/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](https://www.notion.so) and [Airtable](https://www.airtable.com).
- 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

==- Send to Notion

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==- Send to Airtable

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==- Send to Logic Pro

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==- Send to Excel

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==- Create YouTube Chapters

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==- Creating Shot Library

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==- Creating PDF

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==- Utilising Workflow Extension

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==- Queue in Action

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## Screenshot

![Main Extract Window](/assets/md-main-share.png)

![Queue Window](/assets/md-queue.png)

![General Settings](/assets/md-general-settings.png)

![Image Settings - Extraction](/assets/md-image-settings.png)

![Image Settings - Swatch](/assets/md-image-settings-swatch.png)

![Label - Appearance Settings](/assets/md-label-settings.png)

![Label - Overlays Settings](/assets/md-label-overlays-settings.png)

![Configuration Settings](/assets/md-configuration-settings.png)

![Database Settings](/assets/md-database-settings.png)

![Pagemaker](/assets/md-pagemaker.png)

## 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](https://github.com/TheAcharya/MarkerData/discussions).

For bug reports, feature requests and other suggestions you can create a new [issue](https://github.com/TheAcharya/MarkerData/issues) to discuss.

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Some images and videos on this documentation site may reflect earlier versions of the application and macOS. Features, layout, or functionality may have changed in recent updates.
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