User Guide

14 Chapter 1 About Final Cut Server
The Final Cut Server Client Workflow
Final Cut Server makes it easy for users to find, access, and track media and project files,
as well as transcode media and easily check in and check out assets for editing.
While different organizations perform each of these tasks slightly differently, the typical
Final Cut Server workflow involves four steps.
Step 1: Organize existing media and upload new media
The project you’re working on might use media that has already been uploaded to
Final Cut Server, or it may require new media. Media can be uploaded using an
automated scan set up by your administrator or uploaded manually by any person in
your organization.
Step 2: Edit the media and project
This step of editing within your organization can include creating and editing a
Final Cut Pro project, creating and revising artwork and graphic overlays or motion
effects, or other workflows your organization uses to create projects for client review.
The final part of this step involves putting all the finished pieces together into a review
copy of the project.
Step 3: Review and approve the project
This step may involve your coworkers or clients logging into Final Cut Server and
viewing the project or sending copies of the project out for review. If your
Final Cut Server administrator has configured your system to automatically send out
Review and Approve emails, they are used in this step.
Step 4: Output and archive the final media and project
This step includes creating backup copies of the assets and archiving the final assets in
Final Cut Server.
Final Cut Server can be customized to meet the specific needs of your organization’s
workflow. For more information, contact your Final Cut Server administrator.