VideoCasting: Afforadable Asset Management …
Due to the accelerated interest in web and/or portable video distribution, media producers are faced with the inevitable: efficient organization of accumulated content. My guess is that if a producer’s asset management techniques are less than perfect – productivity will suffer.
There are a few Mac based software applications at various price points that focus on digital asset management for the video producer. I have the perfect tool that provides ease of use, stability, and professional features at minimal cost. I’m referring to FootTrack DV by T-Squared Software.
It is no secret that video clips and produced sequences can rapidly diminish valuable storage space. FootTrack will help maximize storage efficiency by allowing the producer to substitute original source media with duplicate copies of the originals in a compressed format using the codec and parameters of choice. The compressed clips can be logged and reviewed for future project integration. Why is this important? Based on the compressed state of the media, disk space will be maximized due the reduction in size of the original high quality source clips.
In terms of re accessing the original high quality source media, simply export a batch capture list and integrate into Final Cut Pro. Final Cut will capture the clips based on the batch file instructions. You can also extend productivity by exporting a Final Cut Pro XML document reference. This option will allow you to export specific logging information that was originally created in FootTrack.
Additional features include real time log and capture from a camera or deck, drag and drop support with Final Cut Pro/Express/iMovie, burn catalogs to CD/DVD, and time code support.
FootTrackDV will not disappoint you. It is well designed and a pleasure to work with. $49.95 US. **Please be advised that the batch capture list and XML work flows are not supported in iMovie.
-ptfigg.
