Marker Data

   

Marker Data allows users to extract, convert & create databases from Final Cut Pro’s Marker metadata effortlessly. Marker Data uses MarkersExtractor Library.

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.
• Written in Apple Swift language and SwiftUI framework.
• Application is Notarised by Apple.

Avaliable 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)
• Standard MIDI File - Compatible with most audio DAWs

Table of contents

• Demo
• Screenshot
• System Requirements
• Download
• Installation
• Use Cases
• Featured
• Credits
• License
• Reporting Bugs

Demo

Send to Notion

Send to Airtable

Send to Logic Pro

Create YouTube Chapters

Creating Shot Library

Utilising Workflow Extension

Queue in Action

Screenshot

System Requirements

macOS Ventura 13.6.7 or later
Final Cut Pro 10.7.1 or later
Runs only on Apple silicon Macs

Installation

1. Download the DMG to your system.
2. Mount the DMG by double-clicking it.
3. Move Marker Data to your Applications folder.
4. Launch Marker Data.
5. Read Onboarding information and instructions.
6. Create your first Configuration.
7. Start using Marker Data and have fun!

[!WARNING]
Marker Data must be installed in the Applications folder to run correctly. Running the application outside of this designated directory would result in functionality issues.

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

Featured

• FCP Cafe
• Newsshooter
• ProVideo Coalition

Credits

Original Idea, Application Direction and Workflow Architecture by Vigneswaran Rajkumar

Graphical User Interface and UI/UX Logic

Maintained by Milán Várady (1.0.0 …)

MarkersExtractor (CLI & Library)

Maintained by Steffan Andrews (0.2.0 …)

App Icon

Icon Design by Bor Jen Goh

License

Licensed under the MIT license. See LICENSE for details.

Reporting Bugs

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.