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Bob Thompson · June 30th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Has anybody found a decent way of cataloguing all their footage, I would like to utilize the THM files as they have a thumbnail of the clip. I need MAC software

Thanks

Bob

Nigel Barker · July 1st, 2009, 01:11 AM

There is currently no good way other than being methodical with a manual process. The new FCP plugin Canon D-SLR Log & Transfer Plugin for Final Cut Pro DV Info Net from Glue Tools looks like it will be exactly what we need. Unfortunately even though this plugin is ready to ship they are delaying it while they are trying to cut some deal with Canon. I emailed them directly & got this reply a couple of days ago

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Currently we do not have a set release date and are not taking pre-orders. Please continue checking our website for update.

Olof Ekbergh · July 1st, 2009, 05:29 AM

I use Filemaker pro to catalog all my files, from all cameras. I do a few screen grabs as thumbnails and archive on HD's and Bluray discs.

It is really a good searchable system. I have used similar DB for up to 30,000 records.

I have worked with FMP for 15 years or so, I am pretty familiar with it. It is very easy to set up. I have a DB for clients that link to the actual video files, they love it.

Screen shot of DB.

Olof Ekbergh · July 1st, 2009, 02:42 PM

I am thinking of marketing this DB system.

If anyone is interested in beta testing. Email me:

Olof@WestsideAV.com

Jim Newberry · July 3rd, 2009, 10:38 PM

Expression Media (formerly Iview) will catalog video files (as well as audio and still image files). You can drag a folder of images in and thumbnails will be built (IIRC it doesn't recognize thm files). You can also add keywords and other data that will help keep track of clips (with still images you can write metadata to the actual image files, but I don't know if that works with .mov and other video files).

Also I wonder if the desktop version of Picassa recognizes video files.

Bob Thompson · July 4th, 2009, 05:49 AM

Jim, Thanks for the Microsoft tip. I have downloaded a trial version for MAC and it looks as though this may do the trick but I will need to explore the software a bit more

Bob

June 30th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#1
Bob Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 340	cataloguing Has anybody found a decent way of cataloguing all their footage, I would like to utilize the THM files as they have a thumbnail of the clip. I need MAC software Thanks Bob

July 1st, 2009, 05:29 AM	#3
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	I use Filemaker pro to catalog all my files, from all cameras. I do a few screen grabs as thumbnails and archive on HD's and Bluray discs. It is really a good searchable system. I have used similar DB for up to 30,000 records. I have worked with FMP for 15 years or so, I am pretty familiar with it. It is very easy to set up. I have a DB for clients that link to the actual video files, they love it. Screen shot of DB. Attached Thumbnails

July 1st, 2009, 02:42 PM	#4
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	I am thinking of marketing this DB system. If anyone is interested in beta testing. Email me: Olof@WestsideAV.com

July 3rd, 2009, 10:38 PM	#5
Jim Newberry Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 170	Expression Media (formerly Iview) will catalog video files (as well as audio and still image files). You can drag a folder of images in and thumbnails will be built (IIRC it doesn't recognize thm files). You can also add keywords and other data that will help keep track of clips (with still images you can write metadata to the actual image files, but I don't know if that works with .mov and other video files). Also I wonder if the desktop version of Picassa recognizes video files.

July 4th, 2009, 05:49 AM	#6
Bob Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 340	Jim, Thanks for the Microsoft tip. I have downloaded a trial version for MAC and it looks as though this may do the trick but I will need to explore the software a bit more Bob