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Press record once. Open Final Cut when you stop.
Backlot records every camera and every microphone at the same time, from one place — then writes a Final Cut project with every angle and mic already lined up. It replaces three OBS windows, an audio recorder and the second computer running the rundown.
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Backlot
What it does
Replaces three OBS windows, a separate audio recorder and a second computer.
Every camera, every mic, one button
Each camera and each audio channel is recorded as its own file. Add a fourth camera by plugging it in.
No remux, no waiting
Backlot writes the final file directly, so stopping is instant. On a three-camera take we measured it at 0.08 seconds.
A Final Cut project, written for you
Start times are measured per feed while recording and written into an .fcpxml with every camera and mic already offset. Double-click and start cutting.
Audio stays separate
Each interface channel is its own 24-bit WAV on its own named role. Nothing is ever mixed down behind your back.
Monitoring from any screen
A multiview page works on any device on the network, with frame rate, dropped-frame counts and live level meters per feed.
Built to survive a bad cable
Each feed records independently. One camera failing does not stop the others, and a feed with no signal is flagged instead of silently recording nothing.
Who it is for
Made for
- Video podcasters recording two or more cameras
- Churches and small studios with a fixed set
- Editors who cut in Final Cut Pro
Backlot is part of our podcast & video production service.
FAQ
Backlot: common questions
What do I need to run Backlot?
A Mac, your cameras connected through capture cards or USB, and an audio interface. Backlot scans your hardware on first launch and proposes a setup.
Does Backlot work with editors other than Final Cut Pro?
The recordings are standard ProRes .mov and WAV files that open anywhere. The automatic synced project is written as Final Cut XML.
Can I buy Backlot today?
Backlot runs our own studio and is in early access. Join the list and we will tell you when the signed release is ready.
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