Apple Final Cut Server 1.5

Powerful software solution for media asset management and workflow automation, is now shipping. A scaleable server application, Final Cut Server automatically catalogs large collections of assets, allows searching across multiple disks and SAN volumes and enables viewing, annotation and approval of content from anywhere using a PC or Mac.

Major Features:

1. Easy asset cataloging
   • Final Cut Server automatically catalogs your assets — along with a wide range of standard metadata — and creates proxies, thumbnails, and poster frames at the same time.
2. Blazing-fast searches
   • Find assets instantly with comprehensive search tools, personalized workspaces, and Production “containers” that let you organize the assets you need without copying files.
3. Point-and-click automation
   • Set up automated events and status notifications in minutes. Get started fast with a workflow template, then customize your setup for complete control.
4. Seamless collaboration
   • Safely share your assets and efficiently divide tasks using check-in/check-out protections, version management, and review and approval tools that are tightly integrated with Final Cut Studio.
5. Multiformat delivery
   • Deliver projects in multiple formats — from H.264 for iPhone and the web to ProRes 422 (Proxy) for editing to 4K for Digital Intermediates — with pristine encoding powered by Compressor.
6. Flexible configuration
   • Easily set up Final Cut Server to fit your workflow, with server software that scales from one user to hundreds of users and client software that runs on PCs as well as the Mac.