Guides & Resources
Find here all our guides to prepare your sessions, optimize your workflow, and make the most of our studios.
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Your first session at ForCutEverything to know before you come to edit or grade at ForCut: booking, access, what to bring, start-up and end of session.
Which Mac for editing and grading? M1 to M6, Mac mini, Mac Studio Max or UltraFull 2026 study: differences between Apple M1 to M6 chips (base, Pro, Max, Ultra), Mac mini or Mac Studio, comparison with Intel Macs, interactive comparison tool and advice by job.
Editing suite rental in Paris: prices and checklistHow much an editing suite costs in Paris, what equipment to expect and what to ask before booking: the guide to choosing well.
Renting a grading suite in Paris: what you need to knowReference monitor, controlled environment, HDR, prices: how to choose a grading suite in Paris for a film or series.
Cameras & Image Workflows
ProfessionalFeature Film Workflow
The complete guide: footage security, DIT, DCP, LTO, Broadcast masters and legal obligations.
Read Guide →StrategicCamera Workflow Comparison
ARRI, RED, Sony, Hybrids... Which camera to choose to secure your post-prod?
Read Guide →ProfessionalDocumentary TV Workflow
From ingest to broadcast: managing large volumes, broadcast standards, accessibility, and archival.
Read Guide →TechnicalExpert ARRI ALEXA Workflow
Master the ARRI pipeline: from ARRIRAW to LogC4, continuity and grading.
Read Guide →TechnicalExpert RED R3D Workflow
Everything about handling R3D files, from IPP2 color science to RAW grading.
Read Guide →TechnicalExpert Sony Cinema Workflow
All about X-OCN, VENICE 2, and S-Log3. The ultimate guide for Sony Full Frame.
Read Guide →TechnicalExpert Canon Cinema Workflow
Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2/3, and DGO. The expert guide for EOS Cinema cameras.
Read Guide →TechnicalExpert Blackmagic Workflow
Master BRAW and Gen 5 Color Science. From URSA to DaVinci Resolve.
Read Guide →IndieHybrid Cameras Workflow
A7S III, R5, GH6, BMPCC. Optimizing small sensor footage in post-production.
Read Guide →MobileFeature Film on Smartphone
iPhone, ProRes, and Log. How to shoot and post-produce a serious film on a phone.
Read Guide →TechnicalExpert HDR Workflow
Everything about HDR (HDR10, Dolby Vision), PQ/HLG standards, and critical monitoring.
Read Guide →TechnicalFilm-Out (Digital to Film)
Understand this aesthetic round trip: technique, budget, labs.
Read Guide →IndieCreate Your DCP for Free
Expert guide: OpenDCP, JPEG2000, master prep. The practical guide for indies.
Read Guide →Software & Post-Production Tools
EssentialWhich software to choose?
Complete comparison Avid vs Premiere vs DaVinci. Which one is right for your project?
Read Guide →CompleteDaVinci Resolve: Editing Guide
Framerate checklist, common bug solutions (Media Offline, Crashes), and proxy management.
Read Guide →CompleteDaVinci Resolve: Grading Guide
The complete guide: Color Management, node structure, LUTs and exports.
Read Guide →CompleteAdobe Premiere Pro: Complete Guide
Solutions for crashes, slowdowns, cache bugs, and export errors.
Read Guide →CompleteAvid Media Composer: Complete Guide
Resolving 'Media Offline', crashes, audio drift, and feature film checklists.
Read Guide →NewAI in Post-Production
Separating fact from fiction. Tools, real uses, and limits for editing and grading.
Read Guide →Preparing & Finalizing a Studio Session
EssentialHow to Prepare Your Session
The essential guide for a smooth arrival: hard drives, codecs, and checklist.
Read Guide →EssentialFinalize and Secure Your Session
Everything about mastering exports, delivery formats, and archiving.
Read Guide →OrganizationOrganize a Pro Screening
Viewing room: validate image, invite press, and work comfortably.
Read Guide →Compliance & Legal
LegalAccessibility, Legal Deposit & CNC
Audio description, SDH subtitles, approval, CNC grants, and digital preservation. The complete compliance guide.
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