Sony recently released an update to its Sony Catalyst Browse and Catalyst Prepare 2020.1 update. Catalyst Browse version 2020.1 is free of charge and allows you to browse and manage XAVC S and XAVC HS video clips shot with a Sony camera. Catalyst Prepare 2020.1 is not free, but it allows you to convert, copy, and prepare all your Sony footage before you start editing your footage. Let’s take a closer look at these updates! Image credit: Sony Sony Catalyst Browse 2020.1 – New Features Sony Catalyst Browse is a free Windows/Mac software that lets you browse files from your Sony camera/deck/card reader. This tool allows you to view all your clips, edit metadata, and even apply a global color correction/LUTs to your footage. Once you’re done, you can select your clips and copy them to a local hard drive/NAS. Image credit: Sony However, I guess that one of the most used feature on Catalyst Browse is the image-stabilization feature. Indeed, the software can use Gyro data recorded by cameras such as the FX6/FX9, Sony a7S III, a7C, RX0 II, RX100 VII and ZV-1 to accurately stabilize your footage in post. The latest Sony Catalyst Browse 2020.1 version includes several changes, such as: Added support for XAVC S (AVC) / XAVC HS (HEVC) media. When a clip has Flag metadata (formerly labeled Status in the Inspector pane), an OK, NG (no good), or Keep indicator is displayed in Browse mode.Added support for clip rotation metadata in clip thumbnails and preview.Added support for displaying image orientation metadata on the...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 8 December, 2020