First Cuts Studio for FCP (Documentary):
Save weeks by automating the first cuts

Automate your first cuts and take weeks out of finding the story in your long form documentary material. Explore the footage as stories instead of as clips and get to a result much faster (with or without a skilled editor) for just $295.

6 minute video guided tour
How does it work?
Try it with your clips: download a demo version
See edited sequences edited by First Cuts
Includes Finisher for FCP and exceLogger for FCP in the same application
Documentation and support materials

Log your clips into bins in Final Cut Pro; pass the bins to First Cuts and get back a fast first cut immediately, with story arc, b-roll and lower thirds.

Never face the frustration of an empty sequence again - explore story content as a series of fast first cuts.

First Cuts creates a first cut that will have:

an opener of your choice;
a story with a beginning, middle and end;
no jump cuts;
appropriate B-roll (with lowered audio volume and crossfades);
lower thirds (using a Motion Template of your choice) exactly where you'd expect them to be.

A good, FAST First Cut! You can even get an edited sequence trimmed to the duration you want.

Watch the announcement presentation at the Final Cut Pro Users Group NAB 2008 Supermeet (15 minutes, courtesy of MacVideo)
Watch MacVideo's interview with Philip Hodgetts about the software (13 minutes)

First Cuts Studio for FCP (Documentary) also includes Finisher and exceLogger for FCP in the same application - that's a $218 value bonus! Finisher for FCP takes an A-roll edit and adds B-roll and lower thirds appropriately in just seconds. Perfect for previews for producers or financiers who may not fully understand a "work in progress". exceLogger for FCP unlocks the power of Excel for easier Final Cut Pro logging.

First Cuts Studio for FCP is available now for $295.

Requirements:

Final Cut Pro 6 or 7 (part of Final Cut Studio)
An Intel Mac running OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion or OS X v10.7 Lion or OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard

First Cuts Studio for FCP (Documentary): Save weeks by automating the first cuts

First Cuts Studio for FCP (Documentary):
Save weeks by automating the first cuts