We have some exciting updates to CineMatch that will make managing your plugin and downloading camera packs a whole lot easier. From now, we are introducing a new account system to manage your CineMatch licenses, as well our camera pack downloader within the plugin itself.
This means you now don’t have to download the plugin every time you wish to use a new camera pack, and you can now activate your plugin with your FilmConvert account. Find out more about these updates below.
Account System
We have rolled out our new account system for CineMatch licenses, meaning you can now manage your license details from our account page here. This is part of our FilmConvert account system, so any Nitrate and CineMatch licenses will appear in your accounts page.
This new account system means that you’re able to see which devices have been activated, and deactivate future licenses from your account page.
To access this new functionality, please create an account here using the same email address your license was purchased with. If you no longer have access to your email address, please contact us at support@cinematch.com. You may also already have an account with us, so you can reset your password for that here.
Camera Pack Downloader
Our latest build of CineMatch now introduces our in-app camera pack downloader. This means that you can now download the specific camera profile right from the plugin, rather than reinstalling the plugin each time a new camera is released. To access this functionality, please follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure you have an account for your licenses.
If you create an account using the same email your license was purchased with, you will be able to manage your license from your accounts page on the FilmConvert website. You may already have an account with us, so you can reset your password here.
If your account was purchased with an older email that you can no longer access, please contact us at support@cinematch.com.
2. Download and install the newest version of CineMatch.
You can download the latest version of the plugin from our Software Updates here. Open the installer once finished downloading to install CineMatch to your editor.
You will need to restart your editor once the new version has been installed. If you are on a Mac device, you will receive a pop-up from the CineMatch Registration to install a new helper tool. Enter in your device details, and click okay. You will only have to do this upon the first install.
3. Select the camera your footage was shot on, and download the profile.
After applying CineMatch to one of your clips, you can select the camera brand, model, and profile that your footage was shot on. Under the ‘Camera Settings’ window, click the Download Camera Profile button.
This will launch a pop-up window for your download to start.
If you wish to download all of the profiles available for your specific camera model, you can do so by pressing the ‘Download the full camera pack’ button.
If you find that your download speed is slow, we recommend trying another Server Location.
4. Close the Downloader and start your color corrections!
Once your profile has finished downloading, you’re all set to go on your color correction journey! If you have any difficulties downloading your camera profile, please contact us at support@cinematch.com.