1stPass

Efficient Video Logging

Only for Mac

$9.99

Mac

Log camera cuts, markers, and titles in real time, synced to LTC timecode. Export directly to Final Cut Pro. Built for professional video production workflows. 1stPass is a professional LTC timecode reader and event logger built for video production teams. Connect any audio interface, and 1stPass automatically detects your LTC signal and locks to your timecode within milliseconds. REAL-TIME LTC TIMECODE • Sub-2ms latency from audio input to timecode display • Auto-detects audio devices and LTC signal — no manual configuration • Supports 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (DF/NDF), and 30 fps • Locks framerate in under half a second • Continuous signal monitoring with automatic reconnection PRE-PRODUCTION SETUP • Create events with custom names, descriptions, and start timecodes • Build a reusable marker library with custom colors and types • Pre-configure title cards with flexible templates — single titles, title + subtitle, or multi-line layouts • Drag-and-drop marker reordering to match your production order LIVE RECORDING • Large, always-visible timecode display with signal quality and framerate • One-tap marker recording at the current timecode • Three marker types: Standard, TODO, and Chapter • Sequential title recording — advance through your title list with a single keystroke (Cmd+Return) • Live timeline showing every recorded event in chronological order • Filter by marker type or title, copy timecodes, and undo accidental entries LIVE MULTICAM SWITCHING • ATEM-style camera switching with Cut and Fade transitions during the shoot • Per-event camera configuration with camera ID tracking through to export • Live source-camera preview during fades and mutual Cut/Fade lockout to prevent double-takes • Live ON AIR indicator while a title is on screen • Every switch is logged with frame-accurate timecode and carried into your FCPXML POST-PRODUCTION EXPORT • Export markers, titles, and camera switches directly into Final Cut Pro timelines via FCPXML • Auto-detects framerate and project metadata from your FCPXML file • Markers appear as native FCP markers (standard, to-do, and chapter) • Titles are injected as text overlays with cross-dissolve transitions • Sample-accurate split-audio export and bulk export across multiple events • Combined or separate export for markers and titles COMPANION INTEGRATION • Built-in WebSocket server for Bitfocus Companion • Trigger marker recording and title advance from control surfaces, Stream Decks, or custom controllers • Real-time connection status and error reporting RELIABILITY • Auto-save with crash recovery — never lose recorded data • Automatic device reconnection on signal loss or hardware changes • Native macOS app — no Electron, no web wrappers, no internet connection required • Zero data collection. No analytics, no accounts, no telemetry. 1stPass is built for post-production houses, broadcast studios, live event teams, and independent filmmakers who need frame-accurate timecode logging without the complexity.

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• ATEM-style live camera switching with Cut and Fade transitions, including a live source-camera preview during fades and mutual Cut/Fade lockout to prevent accidental double-takes • Per-event camera configuration and camera ID tracking through to FCPXML export • Per-template title duration and a live ON AIR indicator while a title is on screen • Sample-accurate split-audio export and the ability to import titles from external sources • Filename-driven event naming with in-app rename and a proper document icon for .1p files • Opening a .1p file now reuses the existing window instead of spawning a duplicate • Bulk export improvements, persisted export selection, and FCPXML import fixes • Timecode display toggle for cleaner on-screen views

Version 1.1.0

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    Information

    Seller
    • 1st Pass LLC
    Size
    • 2.2 MB
    Category
    • Photo & Video
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 1stPass LLC
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.