More than just sync, PostSync helps prepare your macOS workstation for the daily demands of your post-production workflow.
PostSync is a multi-use tool that is designed as a macOS startup utility; syncing templates and presets, clearing caches, connecting shares, launching apps, etc. But it has many uses beyond that…
PostSync can synchronize more than 50 different presets, templates and user fonts between all of your edit workstations. The custom sync action lets you sync any folder on your Mac. PostSync can also help when transitioning to remote work by copying these files to its “Sync Hub”, then can easily copy them to a second workstation. The same function can simply be used to create a backup of these files.
PostSync can synchronize using any of these methods:
PostSync can also backup and restore/transfer application general preferences from Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and DaVinci Resolve. This also makes setting up a new workstation with your settings easier.
PostSync can help with nightly cleanup of render/cache files by clearing older files by a set date. Completely customizable for any folder on your Mac.
All this can be done either manually or completely automatic at log in or with the customizable scheduler.
Your choice… PostSync is built to be easy to setup and very customizable.
“It was becoming a chore trying to keep various post-production presets, settings and fonts synched on all our macOS workstations. I had gone through years of using various Automator, AppleScript and third party sync apps that were just too complicated to keep up.”
“It was time to build my own solution that was simple to setup and launch. I ended up with the macOS app I’m calling PostSync.”
“Problem Solved.”
– PostSync creator, Chris Roy
Synchronize files for 10 popular post-production applications:
5 useful functions in 1 App…
Connect one or more shared folders from Mac / Windows servers or any accessible network attached file servers. Perfect when PostSync is run automatically at log in or on a schedule. There’s also an option to eject the volume when PostSync is finished with it’s chores.
Backup post-production app general preferences for each workstation and easily restore or transfer to any workstation.
Works with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Audition and After Effects.
Sync to a network share, iCloud or plug in a thumb drive and take everything with you for on location or remote work.
Setup each workstation with a sync role: Primary, Replica or Bidirectional:
Run sync batch style during Auto-Start or manually with the Single Sync function.
Choose, by Application, which settings/templates are synced:
- Graphic Templates
- Effects Presets
- LUTs
- Custom Keyboards
- Workspaces
- Encode Settings
- User Fonts
- Built-in or Custom
PostSync even takes care of difficult to relocate files that might be hard coded to resources from your user account. (ie, FCP Effects Presets using 3rd party products and some Adobe files as well)
Keeping the growing number of render and cache files under control is not easy. This is where PostSync can really help you out. Choose from a set of common application render/cache locations or customize your own and PostSync will delete (or Trash) the oldest files according to a time period you set. Even tame your downloads folder; There’s really no limit to the location or types of files you can manage.
Login Items on macOS can launch apps for you on startup, but it gives you no control of app order or timing. PostSync can auto-launch apps for you in any order including a delay between each. Choose from any app on your computer and you can launch it before or after synchronize during PostSync’s auto-start sequence.
Other notable features…
- After Effects Migration tool for Plug-ins, Presets and Scripts. (Adobe doesn’t have a function to do this!)
- Auto-Start and Auto-Quit options to automate PostSync
- Tests connection to the internet to warn of issues or outages
- Action logging to keep track of PostSync’s processes
- Import/export Action Settings to easily transfer to other workstations
Download the 30 day free trial and decide for yourself if this app can assist with your post-production workflow.
Works with any Mac running macOS Big Sur through Sequoia.