Final Cut Server
User Manual
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Welcome to Final Cut Server
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Preface
About Final Cut Server
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About the Final Cut Server Documentation
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Additional Resources
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An Introduction to the Final Cut Server Client
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Chapter 1
About Final Cut Server
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The Final Cut Server Client Workflow
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Installing the Final Cut Server Client
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The Final Cut Server Interface
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Chapter 2
The Final Cut Server Main Window
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Views for Assets and Productions Panes
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Search Options and Saved Searches
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Asset Info Window
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Final Cut Pro Project Asset Info Window
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Final Cut Studio Project Asset Info Window
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Production Info Window
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Annotations Window
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Downloads & Uploads Window
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Search All Jobs Window
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Search Devices Window
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Preferences Window
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Using Shortcut Menus in Final Cut Server
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Using Keyboard Shortcuts in Final Cut Server
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Uploading Files to Final Cut Server
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Chapter 3
About Creating Final Cut Server Assets
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Types of Files That Can Be Uploaded to Final Cut Server
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About Metadata and Metadata Sets
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Strategies for Uploading Media and Project Files
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Uploading Media Files
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Uploading Image Sequences
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Uploading Final Cut Pro Projects
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