We've just released Pro Media Tools 1.3.3, a minor update to our suite of media management and processing tools.

Improved flash frame detection

We've updated Video Check to more reliably detect subtle flash frames (e.g. a partial frame or a second frame that is almost identical to the first), as well as increasing the default flash frame sensitivity for first-time users of the app.

Improved Gamma Shift detection

We've overhauled Gamma Shift Detector to use a different detection method which can more reliably detect pixel-based gamma shifts.

Video Check speed improvements

We temporarily disabled the Instances feature in the last Video Check update to make the app more reliable while we were waiting for our new architecture to be implemented. Now that this is in place we've re-enabled the feature which has resulted in a significant performance boost.

This is a small highlight of the changes; you can read the full list here.

Pro Media Tools is an essential toolkit for media professionals. To find out more, view the feature list, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download the free 15-day trial.

Last week we released Pro Maintenance Tools 2.0.26, a minor update to our suite of maintenance and troubleshooting tools for your editing application.

OS X 10.10 compatibility

Pro Maintenance Tools 2.0.26 is compatible with OS X 10.10 Yosemite. This means that every product we make is now certified as Yosemite compatible.

Various System Toolkit improvements

Lots of changes have been made to System Toolkit, including an overhaul of the Cleanup Tasks pane to provide descriptions of each task and the type of problems it is likely to fix. We've also added new tasks to clean QuickLook and Help caches, the former of which can help fix the inability to preview certain types of files or issues where file previews are corrupted.

Other changes

• System Toolkit - Added an option to turn off App Nap globally
• System Toolkit - Various UI improvements
• Corrupt Clip Finder - Fixed a hang when color coding large numbers of files at once
• Project Repair - Fixed a crash that could occur when closing the window in the middle of a Premiere project repair
• Updated Crash Analyzer definitions
• Various other bug fixes, tweaks and improvements

Pro Maintenance Tools is an essential toolkit for media professionals that is used by freelancers and major studios alike. To find out more, view the feature list, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download the free 15-day trial.

We've just released Pro Media Tools 1.3.2, a minor update to our suite of media management and processing tools.

Video Check flash frame improvements

We've improved the accuracy of flash frame detection in Video Check and added a sensitivity slider to help detect more subtle flashes.

OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility

Pro Media Tools is now compatible with the upcoming OS X 10.10 Yosemite release, which should be out within the next few weeks.

Pro Media Tools is an essential toolkit for media professionals. To find out more, view the feature list, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download the free 15-day trial.

Yesterday we released CinePlay 1.1.2, a minor update to our professional Mac media player.

Kollaborate Browser improvements

We've made a lot of improvements to the Kollaborate Browser including:

• The file's creator is now shown (currently cloud-only, coming in the next Kollaborate Server update)
• Modified dates are now shown for folders
• Sort settings are now remembered upon relaunch
• Departments are now always on top
• Improved movie loading times

Multi-line markers

The Marker window now shows multi-line comments for easier readability.

Kollaborate admins can edit others' comments

If you are the project owner or an admin, you can now edit or remove comments made by other people on a file (previously this feature was limited to the web version). This feature is currently cloud only and will be coming for Kollaborate Server users in the next update.

CinePlay is an invaluable tool for video professionals. To find out more, see the feature list, watch the overview video, read the user manual or download the free 15-day trial. All cloud functionality is free for Kollaborate users.

Pro Maintenance Tools 2.0.24 was launched earlier this week, a minor update to our suite of tools to maintenance, optimize and troubleshoot your editing system.

QuickFix integration with System Toolkit

QuickFix now integrates with System Toolkit, allowing you to perform all of System Toolkit's cache cleaning and rebuilding functions with one button press. This makes QuickFix even more useful as a one-button press way of resolving problems.

Other changes

Housekeeper now uses Spotlight to locate additional FCPX libraries for rebuilding that exist outside of the usual locations.

Additionally, Media Salvage now supports 32 kHz audio, QT Repair's memory usage was improved and we updated Crash Analyzer definitions based on user-submitted logs.

Pro Maintenance Tools is an essential toolkit for media professionals that is used by freelancers and major studios alike. To find out more, view the feature list, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download the free 15-day trial.

We've just launched Pro Media Tools 1.3, a major new update to our suite of media management tools.

QT Edit batch overhaul

We've completely overhauled batch processing in QT Edit, boosting performance and stability. This has allowed us to remove the limit on the number of files that can be processed simultaneously in a batch (trial users are still limited to 5 files per batch).

The batch processing UI has also been redesigned. As you queue up tasks, they appear in the Task Queue on the right. This allows you to see which actions will be performed on the files in the batch and you can delete tasks if you change your mind before submitting the batch.

Adobe CC 2014 and FCPX 10.1.2 support

We've also qualified this version for use with Adobe CC 2014 and FCPX 10.1.2, as well as improving Render Watcher compatibility with Adobe Media Encoder.

The full list of changes is available here.

Pro Media Tools is an essential toolkit for media professionals. To find out more, view the feature list, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download the free 15-day trial.

Yesterday we released CinePlay 1.1 for Mac, a major update to our professional media player.

Audio playback

CinePlay will now play back WAV, MP3, M4A and AIFF audio files.

Playhead ganging

Link multiple videos together and play them back at the same time. This is really useful for comparing two versions of a shot side-by-side.

Playlists

Create and play back M3U playlists.

Kollaborate Synced Sessions

Allow colleagues to remotely control playback so that you can both watch a video at the same time.

Customizable safe areas

We've had a lot of requests for it - safe areas are now customizable. This is useful because broadcasters sometimes have different safe area specs.

Kollaborate changes

Many changes to Kollaborate cloud functionality, including cmd-clicking to open a revision in a new window (this works really well with the new ganging feature), an overhaul of the Kollaborate file browser to allow sorting by date and file size, and switching to a revision now keeps the playhead in the same place instead of going back to the beginning.

Other changes

• Previous playback position is remembered (this can be switched off in prefs)
• Play around frame and play in to out options added
• Playback loop option
• Added an option to only play audio from frontmost window
• Kollaborate file browser shows which files are unviewed
• Press Cmd+Opt+E to export the current frame to the desktop without stopping playback
• Prevented the screen from dimming during playback
• Mouse cursor hides in full screen
• Marker editing dialog is multi-line
• Overhauled the timecode dialog
• Added a Trim menu option
• Fixed an issue where it may be difficult to add a marker in full screen
• Fixed an issue where it may not be possible to select all text in the marker popup
• Fixed an issue where export progress may be inaccurate
• Fixed a crash that could occur when closing a movie
• Various other bug fixes, tweaks and optimizations

CinePlay is an invaluable tool for video professionals. To find out more, see the feature list, watch the overview video, read the user manual or download the free 15-day trial. All cloud functionality is free for Kollaborate users.

Last week we released CinePlay 1.4 for iOS, a major update for our professional iOS media player.

Audio playback

CinePlay can now play back audio files in addition to video. It can play back audio files located at a URL, stored on Kollaborate, stored on Dropbox or added via the File Sharing dialog in iTunes.

Audio playback has the same features as video playback, including draggable timecode overlays and marker support on the iPad.

Improved cloud integration

We've made many improvements to CinePlay's integration with our cloud workflow platform, Kollaborate, including adding blue dots next to each file to show if it is unviewed and improving the reliability of downloads.

CinePlay for iOS is an invaluable screening tool for video professionals, offering professional features like timecode, safe areas and markers. To find out more, view the feature list, watch the overview video, read the user manual or buy CinePlay on iTunes.

If you're looking to test CinePlay before buying, sign up for the Kollaborate trial (no credit card needed) and download the free Kollaborate edition of CinePlay.

We've just released Cut Notes 2.3, a major new version of our iPad note-taking app for media professionals.

Autosave Vault

Up to 10 copies of a cut are now backed up automatically and can be restored from the Cut Browser. The number of notes is shown to help you determine which backup is correct in the case of accidental note deletion.

Hold improvements

We've changed the hold behavior to be similar to version 1.x of Cut Notes. You can now tap the timecode display to hold (turning it blue), then tap a range of notes to have them appended to the held timecode position. To unhold, tap the timecode display again.

Improved Kollaborate integration

You can now take notes on audio files stored on Kollaborate. Cut Notes also indicates which Kollaborate files have not been viewed.

Several other changes were made and the full list can be viewed here.

Cut Notes is an essential companion app for media professionals. To find out more, visit the Cut Notes site, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download from the App Store.

Last week we released Pro Maintenance Tools 2.0.23, a minor update to our flagship suite of maintenance and optimization tools for your NLE.

Improved host app support

This version adds support for the new changes in Adobe Creative Cloud 2014 and FCPX 10.1.2.

Autosave Manager FCPX support

Autosave Manager now allows you to view, manage and restore the automatic project backups FCPX creates.

Please note that for technical reasons the "Send to Application" button works differently in FCPX as it backs up the old project and restores the backup, as opposed to other applications where the backup can be viewed without restoring it.

Preference Manager 4.2

Pro Maintenance Tools includes Preference Manager 4.2, with new features including Adobe CC 2014 and Lightworks support.

ColorSync cache support in System Toolkit

System Toolkit can now automatically trash the ColorSync cache which is known to fix certain display issues in FCPX and Adobe Premiere.

This is a subset of the changes in this version and the full list of changes can be viewed here.

Pro Maintenance Tools is an essential toolkit for media professionals that is used by freelancers and major studios alike. To find out more, view the feature list, read the user manual, watch the overview video or download the free 15-day trial.