About 1stPass

We're a software company focused on one thing: making video production workflows faster and more reliable. Born from real-world production experience, 1stPass builds native macOS tools that automate the tedious parts of pre- and post-production so you can focus on the creative work.

Our Mission

To eliminate repetitive manual processes in video production. We believe that logging events, syncing timecode, and preparing deliverables should be automated—not something that eats into your creative time. Our goal is to save production teams up to 50% of their pre- and post-processing time.

What We Build

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LTC Timecode Automation
Real-time Linear Time Code reading from professional audio interfaces with frame-accurate precision and sub-2ms latency.
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Event Logging
Log markers, notes, and production events in real time, synced to timecode. No more manual spreadsheets.
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FCPXML Export
Export your logged data directly to Final Cut Pro XML and other industry-standard formats.
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Hardware Integration
Plug-and-play support for professional audio interfaces. Auto-detection of devices, sample rates, and framerates.

Who We Serve

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Post-Production Houses
Speed up your turnaround with automated timecode logging and export workflows.
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Broadcast Studios
Frame-accurate logging for live-to-tape and multi-camera broadcast productions.
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Live Event Production
Real-time event marking during concerts, conferences, and live broadcasts.
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Independent Filmmakers
Professional-grade timecode tools at an indie-friendly price point.
Built for macOS

Native Performance, No Compromises

1stPass is built natively on macOS with a high-performance C++ audio engine. Our lock-free, real-time architecture delivers sub-2ms latency from audio input to timecode display—fast enough for frame-accurate live production work. No Electron. No web wrappers. Just fast, reliable software.