In Final Cut Server 1.5 Getting Started, Robbie Carman shows how to set up, administer, and integrate Final Cut Server into a production workflow and keep digital assets safe and organized. The course covers installing the server and client software, configuring users and groups, uploading assets, and using the check-in/check-out procedure for working with files. Archiving, automation, and metadata customization techniques are also covered. Exercise files accompany the course.

* Understanding how Final Cut Server works

* Final Cut Server terminology

* Installing the server and client software

* Uploading assets via drag and drop

* Using watchers and scans to automatically add assets to Final Cut Server

* Searching and viewing assets

* Adding assets to the cache

* Working with and customizing metadata

* Creating simple automations

* Backing up the server catalog and archiving assets

* Troubleshooting