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Chris Hocking

@latenite.bsky.social
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Co-founder of LateNite (ltnt.tv). Produced twoa.tv. Coded commandpost.io & brawtoolbox.io. Runs fcp.cafe. Posts about filmmaking, virtual production & post-production tech.

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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Quite literally years in the making, BRAW Toolbox v3.0.0 now includes a Blackmagic RAW Media Extension, allowing you to load BRAW natively and directly in Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Player and any other application that supports Media Extensions. 🥳 brawtoolbox.fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Whilst everyone's waiting for Blackmagic Design's big NAB 2026 Update live stream in a few hours, I've written a pretty long and rambling blog post about Grant Petty & the history of Blackmagic Design over at FCP Cafe. Enjoy! fcp.cafe#13th-april-2...
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Final Cut Pro v12.2 is out now! 🥳 If you want some in-depth geeky reports on what's changed since v12 - then the only place to visit is FCP Cafe! ☕️ fcp.cafe#10th-april-2...
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Keyframe Toolbox v1.0.0 is now available for USD$19.99 on the Mac App Store, finally bringing advanced keyframe animation to Final Cut Pro! 🥳 You can learn more on the website: keyframetoolbox.fcp.cafe Enjoy!
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Isaac T. @isaact.co · 12/03/2026
Chris Hocking (@latenite.bsky.social) – Apple's Pro Apps Team Ronin: isaact.micro.blog/2026/03/12/c... #FinalCutPro #FCP #ProApps #PostSky #PostChat
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Chris Hocking – Apple's Pro Apps Team Ronin
Chris Hocking is one of the last true bastions for Final Cut Pro. I mean, here’s fcp.cafe – an endless treasure trove of deep resources single-handedly curated and moderated by him. For example, when ...
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
For anyone interested in my thoughts on MacBook Neo for Final Cut Pro... fcp.cafe#9th-march-2026
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
ScriptStar v1.3.1 is out now! This is a BIG update with lots of awesome new features as suggested by the amazing Final Cut Pro community! Thanks team! scriptstar.fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
ScriptStar is out now on the Mac App Store! It brings text-based editing to Final Cut Pro. It converts Final Cut Pro’s built-in transcripts into named favourite ranges on the same browser clips. scriptstar.fcp.cafe
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Mat X @mat-x.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
If you appreciate the hard work of creative awesome people then buy them coffee buymeacoffee.com/latenitefilms Chris Hocking is doing amazing work with Final Cut Pro and the entire creative ecosphere of post production. Definitely check out fcp.cafe @latenite.bsky.social
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LateNite Films is creating Software & Plugins for Filmmakers
Constantly looking for ways to innovate, LateNite is as passionate about production and post production as it is storytelling. Their pursuit of creative excellence has seen them work closely with glob
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Hedge @hedge.co · 09/02/2026
Before properly kicking off our anniversary year, we bring you 2025 in a nutshell: Lots of new features, free pro tiers, and a lot of work under the hood to get you some new apps this year. 👉️ Read the blog - buff.ly/g5yTCXh #PostProduction #RemoteEditing #ProxyWorkflow #DIT #Offload
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
@isaact.co What happened to your caps for sale?
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Gale Anne Hurd @galeannehurd.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Thank you, and also HUGE kudos to the remarkable VFX team who created some of the most amazing physical miniatures I’ve ever seen, especially for the dam break sequence. #OldSchool #Awesome www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZKe...
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DANTE'S PEAK miniature effects
YouTube video by piercefilm productions
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
CommandPost v2.0.1 is out now! You can read all about it on FCP Cafe: fcp.cafe#8th-february...
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kclements.bsky.social @kclements.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
If you’re a Final Cut Pro editor -and you should be ;) - you should be reading #FCPCafe by @latenite.bsky.social - and while you’re there, buy them a coffee. fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Interested in the Final Cut Pro 12 and the Apple Creator launch? FCP Cafe has ALL the nerdy details, that you won’t get from a YouTube Influencer. Enjoy! fcp.cafe/news/20260129/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Jumper v2026.01.27 (Build 2816) is out now! On-device Machine Learning Visual, Speech & Facial Search for Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro & Standalone App - Mac, Windows & Linux. getjumper.io
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
CommandPost v1.6.1 is out now! Enjoy! commandpost.fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We've updated the pricing of most of our Mac Apps! Read all about it on FCP Cafe... fcp.cafe/news/20260123/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
At the start of last year I was invited to Ascent Media’s awesome podcast! To be honest, last year was a bit of a rollercoaster, so I totally forgot to share it! Opps! If you want to see me ranting for an hour check it out on YouTube!
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The man behind some of your favourite filmmaking tech: Chris Hocking | Ascend Your Story
YouTube video by Ascent Media
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
CommandPost v1.6.0 is out now! This release includes some long-awaited macOS Tahoe fixes. Thanks for your patience! commandpost.fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Let’s discuss Final Cut Pro and Apple Creator Studio over at FCP Cafe! fcp.cafe/news/20260114/
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News - 14th January 2026
Happy New Year! Hope you all had a fun and relaxing holiday break!
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Jumper for Avid Media Composer now supports Group Clips (i.e. Multicam). 🥳 You can watch a quick and dirty demo I threw together over at FCP Cafe: fcp.cafe/news/20250701/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
ATEM Exporter is now reduced to a one-time payment of USD$79.99 on the Mac App Store! 🥳 I've also added a very quick and dirty tutorial video to the website. atemexporter.fcp.cafe/video/ Thanks everyone for all your ideas & feedback!
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
BRAW Toolbox v1.4.5 (Build 75) is out now! 🥳 Native Blackmagic RAW support in Final Cut Pro! You can read more over at FCP Cafe: fcp.cafe/news/20250615/
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Golang Articles, News, Packages @golangch.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
A swiss army knife for generating fcpxml files for Final Cut Pro #golang github.com/andrewarrow...
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GitHub - andrewarrow/cutlass: swiff army knife for generating fcpxml files
swiff army knife for generating fcpxml files. Contribute to andrewarrow/cutlass development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Gyroflow Toolbox v1.3.1 (Build 23) is out now! 🥳 Learn more on FCP Cafe: fcp.cafe/news/20250605/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Transfer Toolbox v1.4.0 is out now on the Mac App Store! 🥳 Adds support for Final Cut Pro 11.1.1 (for Mac) and Final Cut Pro 2.2.1 (for iPad). You can also buy it in a LateNite bundle! transfertoolbox.fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
If you've been in the post production community for a minute, you've most certainly come across the name Monica Daniel. She now needs our help... fcp.cafe/news/20250530/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
ATEM Exporter is out now on the Mac App Store! 🥳 It simply listens to a Blackmagic ATEM switcher via Ethernet, and logs all the camera changes, then you can export out a Program Cut or Multicam FCPXML for Final Cut Pro for DaVinci Resolve. atemexporter.fcp.cafe
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Alex ‘4D’ Gollner @alex4d.com · 17/05/2025
There’s so much metadata in Final Cut Pro. This tool can add that info to any shots you want on your timeline. Don’t worry, you can choose which fields are shown! #fcpx #postsky
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Metaburner is now available on the Mac App Store (previously only available on FxFactory) at a special discount rate! fcp.cafe/news/20250517/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
New Case Study on FCP Cafe! 🥳 Read all about "An Arrested Moment". Written by Dev Benegal. fcp.cafe/case-studies...
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An Arrested Moment
Written by Dev Benegal
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Alex ‘4D’ Gollner @alex4d.com · 29/11/2024
Like subscribing to an app? Like paying a single lifetime fee? Jumper is priced both ways. Jumper is a powerful AI search engine for your footage. No clouds. No uploads. All on device. Final Cut Pro & Premiere now. Avid & Resolve soon. fcp.cafe/news/20241106/
Screenshot showing you can subscribe to Jumper for $15 a month or $250 for lifetime access (including updates for a year).
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
CommandPost v1.5.0 is out now with support for Final Cut Pro 11, and FCPXML v1.13. commandpost.io
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Want to enable Moveable Markers in Final Cut Pro 11? I've updated the instructions in the CommandPost FAQ: commandpost.io/faq/#why-did...
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you're using macOS Catalina or later, CommandPost requires the Screen Recording permission to detect things on your screen.
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Capacitor v1.1.0 is out now! Convert FCPXML files between versions. capacitor.pro
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Jamie LeJeune @jamielejeune.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Not that I recommend grading in the GUI But If on Mac grading in the Resolve GUI for YouTube 1. In prefs, check “use Mac display profile” 2. In project settings under color management, set your output color space to Rec.709-A 3. On deliver page, leave Color Space and Gamma at “Same as Project”
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D.L. Watson @editordlwatson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
If any of you use FCP, @latenite.bsky.social has a plethora of incredibly useful apps/workflow extensions if you haven't already snagged them! Highly recommend! #postsky #postchat #videoeditors #finalcutpro
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Transfer Toolbox v1.3.0 is out now for free! Transfer your Final Cut Pro 11.0 (for Mac) Libraries to Final Cut Pro 2.1 (for iPad) Projects! transfertoolbox.io
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Alex ‘4D’ Gollner @alex4d.com · 17/11/2024
News of a flaw in Final Cut Pro 11 to Compressor 4.9 workflow: The new version of Compressor can’t render timelines with Magnetic Masks applied, so share from #fcMac in ProRes, then compress that in Compressor. Keep up to date with Final Cut Pro and Apple Pro Apps news at fcp.cafe
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
We have an epic new case study on FCP Cafe featuring a Nike installation at the Olympic Games! There's also new bugs in FCP 11, as well as bug fixes. Read all about it over at FCP Cafe. fcp.cafe/news/20241116/
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Alex ‘4D’ Gollner @alex4d.com · 16/11/2024
This is who I turn to for Final Cut and Apple Pro Apps news. Chris. And his fcp.cafe. Thanks Chris for what you do for the community. Thanks also for sharing my new free Final Cut plugin in your last #fcpCreativeSummit report!
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
That's a wrap! Day three of the Final Cut Pro Creative Summit is now complete! You can catch up on what happened at over at FCP Cafe: fcp.cafe/news/20241115/
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News - 15th November 2024
Today marks the third and final day of the Final Cut Pro Creative Summit- and what an incredible week it's been!
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Day two of the Final Cut Pro Creative Summit has been and gone. If you missed out on the action, you can catch up over on FCP Cafe! fcp.cafe/news/20241114/
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News - 14th November 2024
Today was the second day of the 2024 Final Cut Pro Creative Summit, and it was super fun and informative.
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Metaburner v1.1.1 is out now on FxFactory! This release adds support for Final Cut Pro 11. metaburner.pro Don’t know what Metaburner is? I wrote about it recently on FCP Cafe: fcp.cafe/news/20241112/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
A lot happened today in the land of Final Cut Pro! You can read all about it on FCP Cafe! fcp.cafe/news/20241113/
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News - 13th November 2024
Today was the first day of the 2024 Final Cut Pro Creative Summit, and what a fun and exciting day it was!
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
In other news... WAY more exciting than nerdy video editing stuff... my wife has just started selling some amazing journals for families! Fun conversations, Stronger relationships, Treasured keepsakes. Check them out here: hearttoheartjournals.com
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Kevin Parry @kevinbparry.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Whattup Bluesky 👋 I just added a free clay font to my shop: shop.kevinparry.tv
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Introducing... Jumper. A powerful AI search engine for your footage. No clouds. No uploads. All on device. Final Cut Pro & Premiere. Avid & Resolve coming soon. fcp.cafe/news/20241106/
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Chris Hocking @latenite.bsky.social · 06/05/2024
For those Final Cut Pro users on the Frame.io V4 beta, Marker Toolbox now supports their updated FIOJSON format! Woohoo! If you've been frustrated that Frame.io V4 beta doesn't work great with FCPX - this makes things a lot easier! markertoolbox.io
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