I just rec
eived this press release about some new software called UserMatic from EditGroove that gives you more control over Final Cut Pro’s User Preferences. I have not had a chance to use it, but it sounds pretty interesting. If anyone has used it or decides to give it a shot, please let us know your experience in the comments. Check out the release:
LOS ANGELES — EditGroove Software announces the release of
UserMatic(TM) - a powerful yet streamlined application for managing
Final Cut Pro user preferences.– Tired of having to “Trash Your Preferences” and start over from scratch?
– Want to have different versions of your editing settings for
different types of projects, genres, etc.?
– Ever need to troubleshoot them or roll them back, because of stray
experimentation or corruption?
– Weary of clashing with other users’ ideas of how the FCP keyboard
should be mapped?
– Want an easy means of calling up your own Preferences from more
than one workstation?UserMatic(TM) solves all of these issues once and for all, encouraging
& facilitating experimentation in the thousands of ways Final Cut Pro
can be customized. It leverages the editor’s time and creativity, by
allowing for versioning, rollback points, easier troubleshooting,
multiple users, and even multiple bays.FCP settings that are stored in UserMatic(TM) include User
Preferences, System Settings, Audio/Video Settings, choice of Easy
Setup, Favorite Effects, Button Bars, Keyboard Layouts, Window
Layouts, and more.Features include:
– Storage and Recall of an unlimited number of “user profiles” - each
one containing an entire set of user customizations for Final Cut Pro.– One-button Backup: of the entire Library of user profiles into a
single date/timestamped .ZIP file. Useful for further versioning and
archiving, as well as conveniently transporting FCP user preferences
from one facility to another (e.g., via a USB flash drive).– Trash button: reverts FCP back to its factory defaults, to clear
existing customizations or for troubleshooting.– “Safety net” feature: Overwritten & deleted preferences are
actually stored away in ‘Deleted’ folder, just in case.– Networking capability built-in. Simply pointing UserMatic(TM) to a
network drive instantly allows for direct access to the same Library
of user profiles from any number of FCP workstations (and potentially
even from separate geographic locations, if desired).UserMatic(TM) was unveiled publicly for the first time at the Sept. 24
meeting of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group (LAFCPUG) in
Hollywood. Founder Michael Horton declared it “one of the best
presentations we’ve had in a very long time, if not ever.”Specs and Availability
– UserMatic(TM) is a Universal Binary (Intel/PowerPC). Requires Mac
OS 10.3 or later.
– Price is $34.95, with volume discounts available.
– Further details, complete documentation, and download available at
www.EditGroove.comAbout EditGroove
EditGroove is a Los Angeles-based supplier of video post-production
utilities, and editorial and consulting services.It was founded in 2008 by veteran Los Angeles editor Ron Diamond, who
brought with him over 15 years online & offline video editorial
experience on a multitude of platforms. Diamond is also known for
having co-written, with author and former Lucasfilm evangelist Michael
Rubin, the book “NONLINEAR: A Field Guide to Digital Video and Film
Editing” (4th ed.).Trademarks
Final Cut Pro is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
EditGroove and UserMatic are trademarks of EditGroove Software. Other
brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.UserMatic product info (incl. download & documentation)
http://www.editgroove.com
Press Materials (including screenshots, icons, banners)
http://www.editgroove.com/press/Contact:
EditGroove Software
Sales & Support
http://www.editgroove.com/contact/contact.php
Loading ...