evrExpanse 3
More powerful than ever!

Metadata Export is the process of extracting metadata information from digital media files and converting it into a standard format that can be used by other applications or systems. Metadata can include information such as camera settings, timecode, frame rate, resolution, color space, gamma and other technical information about the media file. By exporting metadata, it becomes easier to maintain consistency and accuracy of information across different applications and systems, which can streamline the post-production workflow by allowing metadata to be easily shared between different tools.

New Epstein Class Engine

The metadata export feature in evrExpanse version 3.2.0 has been greatly improved with the updated Epstein class metadata export engine. This has led to a 75% reduction in processing time for metadata export, resulting in significantly faster exports than the previous version.

Camera-Aware Metadata Mapping for NLEs

With evrExpanse, metadata extraction and mapping from different cameras is a breeze. The tool is camera-aware, which means it can extract the same metadata type from different cameras in a standardised way. It recognises the type of camera and accurately maps the metadata tags, making it simple to export and import into various Non-Linear Editing (NLE) systems such as DaVinci Resolve©, Final Cut Pro©, Assimilate SCRATCH©, Avid Media Composer©, and Pomfort Silverstack©.

FCPXML Metadata Integration Made Easy

With evrExpanse's FCPXML export function, you can easily import processed media files and their metadata into a new event within an existing FCP library. The exported file is available in two formats: .fcpxml (FCPXML v 1.9) and .fcpxmld (FCPXMLD v 1.10). When media files are imported, their metadata is inherited by all media files already present in the FCP event or timeline.
Importing the media files and their metadata into Final Cut Pro is straightforward. You can either double-click on the exported file (.FCPXML or .FCPXMLD) and the application will prompt which library to import the files into, or import the FCPXML file directly from within the application.

SCRATCH Integration

The integration with Assimilate SCRATCH© allows you to import automatically the source file, camera metadata and user metadata from evrExpanse into SCRATCH, making it possible to use this information for further analysis and metadata management in your post-production pipeline.

ASC MHL Integration

The integration with ASC MHL means that evrExpanse also has the functionality of creating ASC MHL (ASC Media Hash List) files. This is based on the new ASC MHL format specification by the Advanced Data Management Subcommittee of the ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council (MITC) at the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

The ASC MHL, or Media Hash List, is an important metadata application that tracks the integrity of all media files along with a chain-of-custody and verification of data and provide a reference for digital motion picture production and can be used for data management, archiving and exchange purposes.

ASC MHL evrToolbox

The ASC MHL evrToolbox is a free tool included in the evrApp, which allows users to check the integrity of media files. The tool computes hashes and compares them to previous MHLs files, as well as checks the file system structure for any discrepancies. It can be used in conjunction with evrExpanse to ensure that any ASC MHLs produced in accordance with the standard specification are accurate and free from errors.

Master Files Transcoding any MOV / MP4 / MXF / GoPro .360 source media to Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHR, GoPro CineForm, DPX or OpenEXR and embeds the source metadata including any Finder tags (keyword and / or colors) into the transcoded file.

Media Transcoding Perfectionist

The key feature of the transcoding engine is its ability to convert digital media files into an intermediate codec while maintaining the quality of the original file. This includes preserving the resolution, aspect ratio, color accuracy, gamma, contrast, and audio structure of the original file. During transcoding, the audio streams are mapped on a one-to-one basis, preserving the same number of tracks and audio channels as the master files.

Additionally, the transcoding engine is be able to efficiently process a large number of files in batch mode, apply the same transcoding settings to all of them simultaneously, and preserve metadata information.

Video Level of the Master files are interpreted and converted if necessary. No more video levels issue in the transcoded file!

The user interface and input parameters in evrExpanse have been designed to be easy to use and efficient, with only a few options to choose from. This is intended to make the transcoding process fast and seamless for the user.

360 Video Converter

everExpanse can also process the GoPro 360 proprietary file format which uses a 360-degree video projection type (Equi-Angular Cubemap projection or EAC) not directly compatible with the type of projection (Equirectangular) supported by streaming platforms or video editing applications. evrExpanse converts these .360 files to equirectangular projection video and transcodes them to intermediate codecs embedding the master file metadata for uploading to YouTube or to edit in 360 editors, such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro.

A broad selection of intermediate codecs

The ProRes, DNxHR, CineForm, DPX and OpenEXR codecs are designed to create working copies (Direct Intermediate workflow), which are optimised for editing and have a high quality.

Smart Transcoding Mode

Smart mode also has an option to be compatible with Final Cut Pro since it doesn't support media with CineForm or DNx codecs.

For example, if the video codec is ProRes or DNx and the audio codec is PCM, then the software will choose to passthrough the video and audio streams instead of transcoding them to maintain maximum quality. However, if the audio codec is MP3 or ACC, then the software will choose to transcode the audio to a lossless codec, such as WAV or AIFF, to maintain the best possible audio quality.

Master Metadata Embedding

Master file metadata is embedded on the transcoded files and can be extracted with the Export Metadata functionality described above. This feature is very important if the capture codec will not be optimised for editing, because in that case it is possible to transcode to a more intuitive editing codec such as ProRes or DNxHR or CineForm and use them throughout the editing workflow (edit, color correction and gradation) without sacrificing the quality and metadata of the Master files. This capability can be offer by very few, if any, other applications on the market. Additionally, when the metadata is copied into the transcoded file, it is also embedded in XMP format, and many metadata can be viewed directly in Adobe Premiere Pro without any additional steps.

Transcode Plus©: Streamlined Transcoding & Metadata Integration for NLEs

Transcode Plus© in evrExpanse simplifies your media workflow by combining the Transcode and Export Metadata tasks. With a single click, you can effortlessly transcode media files and export metadata simultaneously, saving time and effort. This streamlined feature enhances productivity, retains valuable metadata, and seamlessly integrates transcoded files and metadata for further analysis and integration with other applications.

SCRATCH and ASC MHL Integration

evrExpanse offers integration with SCRATCH, which enables the automatic import of processed media files and their metadata into a project through its watch folder. It also supports ASC MHL integration for creating MHL files.