Automatic Duck, Inc. Ships Automatic Sequence Export PRO - An Export Plug-in for Apple Final Cut Pro.

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Automatic Sequence Export PRO(TM), by Automatic Duck, Inc., enables unprecedented compatibility translating sequences from Apple(R) Final Cut Pro(R) to Avid(R) Symphony(TM) and Media Composer(R) editing systems.

Automatic Duck does it again! With Automatic Sequence Export PRO, Automatic Duck, Inc., a Seattle, WA based software development company, continues their quest to provide interoperability between products to streamline the postproduction process. Say goodbye to Edit Decision Lists (EDLs)! Now Apple Final Cut Pro editors can effectively translate sequences for easy import into Avid Symphony and Media Composer systems.

"With Automatic Sequence Export PRO, we have eliminated the many hassles and problems editors have experienced when transferring Final Cut Pro offlines to an Avid system for finishing. Automatic Sequence Export PRO enables unprecedented interoperability between these products, so editors can focus on getting the job done, and not waste time with troublesome EDLs. We are pleased that Final Cut Pro users can more effectively finish their projects on Avid systems," states Automatic Duck president Wes Plate.

Gone are the tedious sessions spent recreating projects from EDLs for finishing on Avid systems. With the help of OMF(R), Open Media Framework, an interchange format developed by Avid Technology, Inc., Automatic Sequence Export PRO more accurately translates sequences including metadata necessary to preserve the integrity of your project. Not only will all your layers transfer in one file, Automatic Sequence Export PRO also provides support for dissolves, motion effects, log notes, nested sequences and sub clips.

Automatic Sequence Export PRO is also available in the Automatic Composition Import FCP Pro Suite, a plug-in set giving users the ability to take their Final Cut Pro timeline into either Avid editing systems or Adobe(R) After Effects(R).

Availability and Pricing

Automatic Sequence Export PRO by Automatic Duck, Inc. is now shipping, US MSRP $395.00. Upgrades are available to existing licensed users. The ACI FCP Pro Suite retails for $595.00. Educational discounts are available for qualified students and institutions.

Purchase Automatic Sequence Export PRO and a full line of Automatic Duck products by visiting the Automatic Duck web site at www.automaticduck.com or through Automatic Duck authorized resellers.

(c) 2002 Automatic Duck, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Automatic Sequence Export PRO is a trademark of Automatic Duck, Incorporated.

Symphony is a trademark, and Avid, Media Composer and OMF are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. Final Cut Pro is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc. registered in U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All pricing is listed in U.S. dollars and does not include applicable taxes or shipping. Pricing and product specifications are subject to change without notice.