Cinecred

Cinecred is specialized software for creating and managing credits in audiovisual productions. The tool is designed to streamline the process of generating opening and closing titles, ensuring data accuracy and visual coherence with the project. The program handles industry-standard formats for integration with editing software.

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• Timeline-based credit editor. An editing interface based on temporal tracks that allows you to visually organize the appearance sequence of each text element. Each credit is represented as an adjustable block in duration and position, with precise control over entry and exit points. The timeline view includes a time scale in frames and seconds.
• Predefined template library. A collection of pre-configured typographic designs and compositions that meet professional legibility and aesthetic standards. Templates include variations in size, color, and animation, configured for different screen formats and aspect ratios. Each template maintains consistency in font family, leading, and alignment.
• Data import from spreadsheets. Function for batch loading names and job titles from CSV or Excel files. The system maps specific columns to corresponding fields in the template, preserving hierarchies and groupings. It validates data format and consistency before import, detecting special characters or inconsistencies.
• Advanced typographic control. Detailed adjustments of text properties: kerning, tracking, leading, and vertical/horizontal scaling. Font selector with real-time preview and management of custom font families. Character style options: bold, italic, underline, shadow, and outline.
• Multi-format file generation. Export to video formats (ProRes, DNxHD, H.264), image (PNG with transparency, TIFF), and composition formats (XML for DaVinci Resolve, FCPX, Adobe Premiere). Configuration of codec, bitrate, dynamic range, and color space during export.
• Layer and composition system. Organization of graphic elements in independent layers with blending and opacity controls. Blend modes: multiply, screen, overlay, and addition. Tools for precise alignment and distribution between layers with smart guides and snap to grid.
• Preset animations and transitions. Keyframeable entry/exit effects with customizable speed curves. Fade, slide, wipe, and zoom transitions with duration and easing parameters. Library of motion presets for main titles and cast credits.
• Project management and versioning. A file system that preserves all references to used media and fonts. Change history with the ability to revert to previous versions. Project export as compressed files for transfer or backup.
• Broadcast standards validation. Tools for analyzing title safe and action safe areas according to EBU and SMPTE standards. Integrated waveform monitors and vectorscopes for verifying video levels. Verification of minimum/maximum reading duration per line of text.
• Team collaboration. Commenting and annotation functionality within the project for reviews. Change tracking with user identification and timestamp. Export of PDF reports with project technical specifications.
• Support for multiple languages and special characters. Rendering of text in non-Latin writing systems: Cyrillic, Arabic, Asian ideograms. Management of right-to-left text directionality. Hyphenation dictionaries for correct syllabic division in different languages.
• Integration with post-production software. Export of projects as nested compositions directly into NLE timelines. Connection via API with production management systems for synchronizing cast and crew data.

Cinecred was developed by post-production specialists with experience in cinematic workflows. Development began in 2018 as an internal tool for a production studio, evolving into a commercial product in 2020. The application is built on a C++ framework with video processing components in OpenGL and Metal for accelerated rendering. The graphical interface modules use the Qt framework for cross-platform compatibility. The text engine employs HarfBuzz for complex layout and FreeType for typographic rendering.

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