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evrExpanse 5
Beyond Limits!

Import video Metadata into Final Cut Pro
Import video Metadata into DaVinci Resolve
Organize video with Metadata in your NLE
Transcode Master Files and embed Metadata
Securely Transfer and Back Up Your Media Files
Seamlessly Integrated these essential tasks.

đź“Ł What's new in evrExpanse 5
- 🚀 Performance Boost: 4x faster on Apple Silicon, 8x on Intel for metadata export.
- 🔥 Enhanced Final Cut Pro integration with searchable metadata tags for Smart Collections.
- Apply 3D LUT: Flexibly apply via sidecar, folder, or selected file.
- Smart LUT Finder: Auto-detect and apply LUTs from media metadata.

Full Release Notes

Get Metadata, Smart Transcoding, and Secure Offloading

evrExpanse 5 - Highlights

At EVRapp, we believe creating something exceptional comes from quality components and a touch of innovation.

Unlock the Power of Metadata!

Elevated support for metadata workflows, enabling seamless importing to NLEs, transcoding Master Files with embedded metadata, offloading files, and exporting metadata.

Transcoding with Master file metadata embedding

Smart Transcode in Apple ProRes®, Avid DNxHR®, GoPro CineForm®, DPX and OpenEXR with embedded Master file metadata and macOS Finder Tag.

Safely transfer and safeguard your media files.

Employ xxh64 hash format verification to uphold data integrity, ensuring dependable offloading that instills confidence in your backup and facilitates streamlined processing. Recognize zero-byte files as potential signs of corruption

Effortless and efficient integration with Final Cut Pro®, DaVinci Resolve®, and other NLEs.

By exporting FCPXML or CSV files, evrExpanse facilitates the seamless import of media files and metadata into the FCP library or other NLEs.

Zero-Byte File Warning

Proactively notifies users of zero-byte files during Offloading, Export Metadata, and Transcode processes, ensuring swift action to protect the integrity and reliability of your media assets.

Secure Processed Files with MHLs

Secure your processed files by sealing folders with ASC MHL or MHL V1, ensuring data integrity and reliability throughout your workflow.
introducing evrExpanse 5

Streamlined Integration: Metadata, Transcoding, and Offloading

evrExpanse is a smart batch processing tool designed for metadata management. It lets you extract and seamlessly import metadata into NLEs, securely transfer data, and transcode media files while embedding metadata into the final files.

What’s New in evrExpanse 5?

evrExpanse 5 introduces key upgrades to simplify your video workflows. Smart LUT Finder and 3D LUT Application automate color grading by applying LUTs based on metadata or custom settings. You can now burn 3D LUTs directly into transcoded files, match LUTs from media folders, or apply custom LUTs across projects. The enhanced FCPXML Metadata Integration allows imported metadata to be fully searchable and used for Smart Collections in Final Cut Pro, giving FCP users advanced metadata handling similar to DaVinci Resolve. With improved metadata support, batch processing, and secure offloading, evrExpanse 5 boosts productivity for video professionals.

A User-Friendly Yet Professional Interface

evrExpanse offers the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication with its interface design. All the essential tools and settings you need are concentrated in just two windows:

  • Main Window
  • Preferences Window

This streamlined approach ensures that everything is immediately accessible and under your direct control, eliminating the need to dive into remote menus or sub-menus.

  • Intuitive Navigation: With all functionalities within eye's reach, you can focus on your workflow without the distraction of searching for hidden options.
  • Efficient Workflow: The interface is designed to minimize clicks and maximize efficiency, catering to both beginners and professionals.
  • Immediate Control: Adjust settings and preferences swiftly without interrupting your creative process.

Experience a user interface that enhances productivity without compromising on professional capabilities. evrExpanse ensures that powerful features are easily accessible, making your media management and post-production tasks smoother than ever.

Metadata Export & NLE Integration

Extract metadata from cameras and file formats like MOV, MP4, MXF, MKV, and NEV, and seamlessly import it into NLEs such as Final Cut Pro®, DaVinci Resolve®, Assimilate SCRATCH®, Avid Media Composer®, and Pomfort Silverstack®.

Master Files Transcoding

Transcode multimedia files (MOV, MP4, MXF, MKV, GoPro .360) to intermediate codecs like ProRes®, DNxHR®, GoPro CineForm®, DPX®, and OpenEXR®. Retain metadata and Finder Tags, and generate HEVC (H.265) proxies while preserving embedded metadata.

Offload Data Files

Ensure secure and reliable data transfer using xxh64 hash for backup and streamlined processing.

Transcode or Offload with NLE Integration (Process Plus©)

Process Plus© combines transcoding and metadata export, or offloading and metadata export into a single step. Seamlessly transcode or offload files while exporting metadata for direct import into NLEs, enhancing efficiency across Final Cut Pro®, DaVinci Resolve®, and SCRATCH.

Zero-Byte File Warning

This safeguard alerts users to zero-byte files during offloading, transcoding, or metadata export, preventing data corruption and ensuring workflow integrity.

ASC MHL and MHL v1 Sealing

evrExpanse supports the creation of ASC MHL files, tracking media integrity and providing chain-of-custody verification for production, archiving, and data exchange. Sealing with MHL v1 is also supported during Metadata Export, Transcoding, and Offload processes.

evrExpanse full features: (click to expand)
  • Supported Input file format (Metadata Export): MOV, MP4, MXF, MKV, NEV (Nikon RAW)
  • Supported Input file format (Transcoding): MOV, MP4, MXF, MKV, GoPro .360
  • Supported camera metadata: Panasonic, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Fujifilm, Canon, Sony XDCAM, Z Cam, ARRI, Kinefinity, Atomos (Ninja & Inferno), McPRO24fps, GoPro, Apple iPhone, FiLMIC Pro, Blackmagic Camera App.
  • Transcoding support: Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHR, GoPro CineForm, DPX, OpenEXR, HEVC (H.265)
  • Smart Transcoding, Manual and Passthrough modes.
  • Embed Master file metadata to the transcoded media including Finder Tags (keyword and color).
  • Export media file metadata, macOS Finder Tags.
  • Supported NLEs: Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Assimilate Scratch, Avid Media Composer, Pomfort Silverstack.
  • Secure and reliable data transfer through the use of xxh64 hash.
  • Seal processed folder with ASC MHL or MHL v1.
  • macOS version 10.10 or later.
  • Supported for 64-bit Intel-based Mac or Apple Silicon-based Mac.

Release notes for the latest version

Available Licenses:
  • Professional License
  • FCP-DVR Combo license
  • Final Cut Pro license
  • DaVinci Resolve license

Metadata Compatibility table...

evrExpanse User Manual...

Import EXIF Metadata into NLE

Metadata Export

Metadata Export has always been a crucial part of ensuring a seamless workflow in post-production by extracting and converting media file metadata into a format compatible with various NLEs. This includes vital technical data like camera settings, timecode, frame rate, resolution, color space, and gamma. In evrExpanse 5, this process is now more powerful than ever, making metadata not only consistent across tools but also fully searchable and ready for advanced organizational features like Smart Collections in Final Cut Pro.

What’s New in evrExpanse 5?

With the introduction of version 5, metadata imported through evrExpanse is now fully searchable and can be used to create Smart Collections in Final Cut Pro. This game-changing feature brings unparalleled flexibility and organization to your FCP workflow. FCP users can now leverage imported metadata to streamline their editing process like never before—making it easier to manage large projects and find exactly what they need within seconds. Smart Collections enable a dynamic, metadata-driven way to work with your media, turning evrExpanse into an indispensable tool for FCP editors.

Supported file types, NLEs MHL and cameras (click to expand)

Supported Media File Containers
MOV, MP4, MXF, MKV, NEV (Nikon RAW)

Supported NLEs
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Assimilate SCRATCH, Avid Media Composer, Pomfort Silverstack

Supported FCPXML Versions
1.9 (.fcpxml), 1.10 (.fcpxmld), 1.11 (.fcpxmld), 1.12 (.fcpxmld)

Supported Camera Metadata
Panasonic, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Fujifilm, Canon, Sony XDCAM, Z Cam, Kinefinity, Atomos (Ninja & Inferno), McPRO24fps, GoPro, FiLMIC Pro, Apple iPhone, Blackmagic Camera App

Supported MHL
ASC MHL creation with hash formats: xxHash (64-bit, and latest XXH3 with 64-bit and 128-bit), MD5, SHA1, SHA256, C4
MHL v1 creation with hash formats: xxHash, xxHash64, xxHash64be, MD5, SHA1

Zero-Byte File Detection: Detect zero-byte files before the exporting process.

Metadata Export Engine

The metadata export engine in evrExpanse is highly efficient, dramatically accelerating the export process while supporting a wide range of metadata tags for comprehensive output.

Camera-Aware Metadata Mapping for NLEs

evrExpanse simplifies metadata extraction by recognising different camera types and standardising metadata tags for export to NLEs like DaVinci Resolve©, Final Cut Pro©, Assimilate SCRATCH©, Avid Media Composer©, and Pomfort Silverstack©.

FCPXML Metadata - Now Searchable in FCP

evrExpanse’s enhanced FCPXML export now brings a new level of usability to Final Cut Pro. Imported metadata is fully searchable within the FCP browser, and it can be used to create Smart Collections, making media organization and retrieval faster and more intuitive. With evrExpanse 5, your metadata isn’t just a static piece of information; it becomes an active part of your editing process, enabling smarter workflows and efficient project management. Now, Final Cut Pro matches DaVinci Resolve’s ability to search and organize metadata, significantly improving workflow for FCP editors.

Available in FCPXML v1.9 and FCPXMLD v1.10-1.12 formats, media metadata is inherited across the event or timeline, allowing for a streamlined metadata workflow in FCP.

Nikon RAW support

evrExpanse supports enhanced metadata export for Nikon RAW (.NEV) files. You can export and manage metadata for Nikon RAW footage and seamlessly integrate it into DaVinci Resolve, which may not inherently read Nikon metadata, ensuring organized projects.

SCRATCH Integration

Assimilate SCRATCH integration allows automatic import of source file, camera metadata, and user metadata from evrExpanse for further analysis in post-production.

ASC MHL evrToolbox

The free ASC MHL evrToolbox tool helps verify the integrity of media files by comparing hashes with previous MHL files and checking for file system discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and reliability in ASC MHL-compliant workflows.

Transcode media and embed original file metadata

Video Transcoding

Transcode any MOV / MP4 / MXF / MKV / GoPro .360 media files to intermediate codecs such as Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHR, GoPro CineForm, DPX, OpenEXR and HEVC (H.265)). This process embeds the original metadata and Finder tags (keywords and colors) into the transcoded files, ensuring seamless integration and metadata retention.

What’s New in evrExpanse 5?

evrExpanse 5 brings a host of powerful new features to streamline your video workflow. The standout additions include 3D LUT Application and Smart LUT Finder, which automate the color grading process by applying LUTs based on metadata or custom selections. Now, you can burn 3D LUTs directly into transcoded files, automatically match sidecar LUTs from the same media folder, or use LUTs from a custom folder for precision and consistency.

Supported file types, codecs and cameras (click to expand)

Supported Input Video Codecs

  • Any codec in the supported container formats.

Supported Output Video Codecs

  • ProRes: Proxy, LT, 422, 422 HQ, 4444, 4444 XQ
  • DNxHR: LB, SQ, HQ, HQX, 444
  • CineForm: film3+, film2, film1, high, medium, low, RGB 444
  • DPX: RGB 10/12/16 bit, RGBA 8 bit
  • OpenEXR (EXR): RGB/RGBA 16/32-bit uncompressed, Zip1/RLE compression
  • HEVC (H.265): 8-bit or 10-bit with high, medium, and low profiles

Supported Input File Containers

  • MOV, MP4, MXF, MKV, GoPro .360

Supported Output File Containers

  • MOV, DPX, EXR

Supported Camera Metadata

  • Panasonic, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Fujifilm, Canon, Sony XDCAM, Z Cam, Kinefinity, Atomos (Ninja & Inferno), McPRO24fps, GoPro, FiLMIC Pro, Apple iPhone, Blackmagic Camera App.

Zero-Byte File Detection: Detect zero-byte files before the transcoding process.

Media Transcoding Perfectionist

Our transcoding engine excels at converting digital media files to intermediate codecs while preserving the original quality, including resolution, aspect ratio, color accuracy, gamma, contrast, and audio structure. Key features include:

  • One-to-One Audio Mapping: Maintains the same number of tracks and audio channels as the master files.
  • Batch Processing: Efficiently handles multiple files simultaneously with consistent transcoding settings.
  • Metadata Preservation: Retains all metadata information throughout the transcoding process.
  • Video Level Handling: Automatically interprets and converts video levels to eliminate compatibility issues in transcoded files.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplified input parameters make transcoding fast and seamless.

A broad selection of intermediate codecs

Choose from a variety of intermediate codecs optimized for different workflows:

  • Editing-Optimized Codecs: ProRes®, DNxHR®, CineForm®, DPX®, OpenEXR®
  • Proxy Codecs: HEVC (H.265) for quick and convenient transfers

Smart Transcoding Mode

Smart Transcoding Mode intelligently analyzes audio and video streams to decide whether to transcode or passthrough based on codec types:

  • Codec-Specific Decisions: Passthrough for ProRes® or DNxHR® video with PCM audio to maintain quality.
  • Audio Transcoding: Converts MP3 or ACC audio to lossless formats like WAV or AIFF for optimal audio quality.
  • NLE Compatibility: Ensures compatibility with Final Cut Pro® by avoiding unsupported codecs like CineForm® or DNx.

Master Metadata Embedding

Embed master file metadata directly into transcoded files, allowing for seamless integration and high-quality editing workflows:

  • Comprehensive Metadata Preservation: Includes XMP format metadata for easy viewing in Adobe Premiere Pro®.
  • Editing-Friendly Codecs: Transcode to ProRes®, DNxHR®, or CineForm® without sacrificing metadata integrity.
  • Unique Market Capability: Few applications offer such extensive metadata embedding alongside high-quality transcoding.

3D LUT Application and Smart LUT Finder

evrExpanse 5 streamlines color grading with its 3D LUT Application and Smart LUT Finder features. You can burn LUTs directly into transcoded files, automatically apply LUTs from the media folder, or use custom LUTs for batch processing. The Smart LUT Finder takes it further by detecting and applying the correct LUT based on video metadata, saving time and ensuring consistent, accurate color.

360 Video Converter

evrExpanse processes GoPro 360 proprietary formats (Equi-Angular Cubemap Projection or EAC) by converting them to equirectangular projections compatible with streaming platforms and video editing applications.

Process Plus©: Streamlined Transcoding & Metadata Integration for NLEs

When the Transcode process is selected, Process Plus© in evrExpanse streamlines your media workflow by combining the Transcode and Export Metadata tasks into a single, efficient operation:

  • Consolidated Operations: Transcode or offload media files while simultaneously exporting metadata.
  • Seamless NLE Integration: Directly import transcoded files and metadata into NLEs like Final Cut Pro®, DaVinci Resolve®, and Assimilate SCRATCH®.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Save time and reduce effort with a unified workflow that maintains metadata integrity.
How to ensure a secure and reliable data transfer

Offload

The Offload function in evrExpanse is essential for efficient and secure media file transfers while preserving crucial metadata.

For optimal performance and reliability, the Offload feature is designed to be used with Direct Attached Storage (DAS). Using Network Attached Storage (NAS) may introduce latency and slow down the process, so we recommend DAS for smooth and efficient offloading.

Supported file types and features

Supported File Types and Features

  • Supported Input File Types: Any
  • Supported Storage System: Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
  • Ignore Hidden Files and Folders: Optional
  • Include/Exclude Extended Attributes: Optional
  • Incremental Backup Support
  • Checksum Verification: Verify checksums with xxh64 hash for both source and destination files in all scenarios, including the first copy and when the destination file already exists.
  • Zero-Byte File Detection: Detect zero-byte files before the offloading process.

User-Friendly Interface

Simplified Transfers: Initiate media file transfers effortlessly with an intuitive design that minimizes complex configurations.

Checksum Verification

Data Integrity: Utilize xxh64 hash for comprehensive checksum verification of both source and destination files, ensuring transferred files are identical to their source, even during incremental backups.

Incremental Backup Support

  • Optimized Storage: Transfer only new or modified files since the last backup, conserving storage space and speeding up the offloading process.
  • Verification: Existing files in the destination are verified by comparing their xxh64 hash with the source files.

Hidden Files and Folders Management

Selective Transfer: Choose to ignore hidden files and folders, focusing solely on essential media content and streamlining the offload process.

Extended Attributes Inclusion

Metadata Preservation: Optionally include extended attributes like Finder tags (keywords and colors) to maintain organizational structures and visual cues in destination files.

Transfer Report Transparency

Detailed Reporting: Option to save a comprehensive transfer report at the destination, including filenames, timestamps, and any issues encountered during the offload process.

Process Plus©: Streamlined Offloading & Metadata Integration for NLEs

When the Offload process is selected, Process Plus© in evrExpanse streamlines your media workflow by efficient merging the Offload and Export Metadata tasks into a single, efficient operation. With just one click, you can transfer media files and export metadata at the same time, reducing time and effort. This feature not only boosts productivity but also preserves essential metadata, ensuring that both the offloaded files and metadata are ready for further analysis and integration into other applications, including NLEs (Non-Linear Editing systems).

Try before you Buy

Discover the capabilities of evrExpanse 5 with our comprehensive demo version!

Experience the full power of evrExpanse with a 15-day trial period—no limitations, just complete access to all features. After this trial period, the demo version remains available with some limitations: Metadata Export is limited to 1 file, and Transcoding is restricted to 60 seconds per file.

It's a great way to explore evrExpanse before making a commitment.

Licenses are available for purchase on GumroadGumroad

  • Professional license: just $79.99
  • FCP-DVR Combo license: just $69.99
  • Final Cut Pro license: just $59.99
  • DaVinci Resolve license: just $59.99
Licenses details (click to expand)
  1. Professional License:
    The Professional license gives users full control over metadata management and media organization. It includes advanced metadata exporting, integration with all supported NLEs, and the ability to create ASC MHL and MHL v1 files. Ideal for professionals who need comprehensive functionality and flexibility.
  2. Final Cut Pro License:
    Tailored for Final Cut Pro users, this license allows seamless integration of evrExpanse with your FCP workflow, making metadata management within FCP efficient and streamlined.
  3. DaVinci Resolve License:
    Designed for DaVinci Resolve users, this license ensures smooth integration of evrExpanse into Resolve, enabling effective metadata management and enhanced workflow efficiency.
  4. FCP-DVR Combo License:
    Combining features of the Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve licenses, the FCP-DVR Combo provides maximum flexibility, allowing seamless metadata management in both environments.

Additional Features for All Licenses:
All licenses include full access to Transcoding Master Files and Offload capabilities, letting you optimize media files to your needs. Choose the license that best fits your workflow to unlock the full potential of evrExpanse.

All prices are in USD, tax excluded. Licenses are perpetual, and customers receive support and free updates within the current major release (5.x.x).

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