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Stumble itSEATTLE, WA (October 14, 2008) – Automatic Duck (www.automaticduck.com), the creators of timeline integration software for digital media artists, announced today that its newly enhanced version of its flagship translation tool for Final Cut Pro users, Pro Export FCP 4.0 is available immediately. Highly anticipated by the post production community, Pro Export FCP 4.0 adds a number of powerful new enhancements designed to simplify complex and disparate workflows, eliminating significant obstacles of moving content from Final Cut Pro to Avid, Quantel and Pro Tools.
Creative director of Visual Collective, leader of AENY and founder of the industry blog, Finalcutuser.com, Jim Geduldick had this to say about Automatic Duck and its impact on his workflow:
"Automatic Duck is indispensable in my set of tools for the work I do. Whether I am in Final Cut Pro , After Effects or Combustion I know I can get back and forth between applications easily . Working as a freelancer, I am often and getting assets from other clients or artists from applications like Avid or Pro Tools. I have come to rely on Automatic Duck for a smooth collaborative workflow between all these platforms. Automatic Duck saves me time and money by eliminating the need to buy extra software or bring on additional freelancers .."
Peter Barrett of RPM Pictures in Auckland, New Zealand added:
"We're a boutique post house running Avid and Final Cut, and Automatic Duck helps us punch above our weight. From weekly TV shows to feature films for international release, Automatic Duck products make it easier than ever to take Avid projects through for high end finishing in Final Cut and Color. They're a key element in our workflow."
What’s New in Pro Export FCP 4.0:
Pro Export FCP 4.0 adds significant improvements to a number of key workflows for customers, including:
Improvements to the Final Cut Pro to Avid Workflow
The ability to convert Final Cut Pro media into Avid media files;
24fps support;
Conversion of many FCP effects and parameters into Avid effects, such as Picture-In-Picture.
Improvements to the Final Cut Pro to Pro Tools Workflow
The ability to export an AAF file linking to external media files;
The ability to include video track for viewing picture.
Improvements to the Final Cut Pro to Quantel Workflow
The inclusion of more effects data from Final Cut Pro for import into next generation iQ and eQ systems.
Pricing and Availability
Pro Export FCP 4.0 is available immediately and is priced at $495.00 for new customers, and as a $195.00 upgrade for existing users.
About Automatic Duck
Automatic Duck is the pioneer of Timeline Integration Engine technology and leads the content creation marketplace with powerful solutions for seamless, comprehensive timeline translation capabilities between Avid, Adobe After Effects, Combustion, Discreet Smoke, Final Cut Pro, Motion and Quantel via XML, OMF and AAF. For more information on Automatic Duck’s unique Timeline Integration Engine technology, please visit www.automaticduck.com.
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