Import XML Marks

Import XML Marks

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Imports markers from a Premiere Pro XML (Final Cut Pro format) file

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How To Use

Select Import XML Marks… under the Gear icon in Shots View.

Options

Mark Category

  • Select which Baselight category to assign the marks to.

Import Marks

  • All Marks: Imports both Sequence and Clip markers
  • Sequence Marks: Only imports markers on the main timeline
  • Clip Marks: Only imports markers embedded inside clips

Mark Type

  • Auto: Sequence Marks become Timeline Marks; Clip Marks become Shot Marks
  • Timeline Marks: Forces all markers to be Timeline Marks
  • Shot Marks: Forces all markers to be Shot Marks (falls back to Timeline if shot is missing)

Placement Mode

  • Absolute XML Timecode: Place marks based on Record Timecode
  • Scene Frame Number: Aligns the start of the XML with the start of the Baselight timeline
  • Relative to Cursor Position: Adds the marker offset to the current cursor position

Installation

Place ImportXMLMarks.py into the /vol/.support/scripts folder which is the same as

  • Linux: /usr/fl/scripts
  • MacOS: /Library/Application Support/FilmLight/scripts

Restart Baselight or select Views > Scripts > Gear > Reload Scripts… to load.