Your first session at ForCut: access, gear, end of session

Everything to know before you come to edit or grade at ForCut: booking, access, what to bring, start-up and end of session.

1. Before you come

Get an estimate with the instant quote: what you need, room, dates.
Studio Bastille: instant booking, book and pay online for the room and duration. Confirmation arrives by email.
Your personal access code is sent by email after booking.
Studio République: on request. Send the request from the instant quote and our team confirms availability and the quote.
Payment: 1 or 2 days, prepaid on booking; 3 days to one week, 60% deposit; more than one week, 30% deposit. Balance at the end of the month.
Not sure which room to choose? Email us before booking.

Your media on an external drive (Thunderbolt or USB-C), with the right cable.
For a bare drive, let us know before your session.
Your project or a clean conform export (XML or AAF), plus your reference LUTs if you use any.
For a screening: your file in one of the accepted formats (ProRes master, Avid export, Blu-ray, DVD, web file).

Studio Bastille: 3 rue Charles Baudelaire, 75012 Paris, metro Ledru-Rollin. Studio République: 42 rue des Vinaigriers, 75010 Paris, metro Jacques Bonsergent.
15 minutes of start-up assistance are included: we check the machine, screens and access to your media with you.
Software is officially licensed: DaVinci Resolve Studio, Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid Media Composer, plus Final Cut Pro at Studio République.
10 GbE network and fibre.

Studio Bastille: self-service 24/7 access with your code.
Equipped kitchen, unlimited coffee and lounge.
Need extra gear (Flanders monitor, Mini Panel, Fairlight console)? Ask in advance and it is set up in your room.

Export your files and copy them to your drive before you leave.
Machines are wiped after each project: do not leave anything on the workstations.
For exports and masters, follow our end-of-session guide.