First Rush is a macOS multi-camera SDI recorder. It auto-records from the camera’s SDI REC flag (start/stop follows the camera), handles Scene/Cut/Take naming automatically, monitors up to 16 cameras on one screen, and has an iPhone/iPad companion viewer.
It’s built on the Blackmagic DeckLink and AJA SDKs and records ProRes. The tools that really nail auto-record (QTAKE, Pomfort Reeltime) are great but priced out of reach for freelancers. First Rush is built to be affordable for individual on-set editors, and a handful are already using it on real shoots.
Key features
- Auto-record from the SDI REC flag — start/stop follows the camera, so you never miss a take when you step away
- Scene / Cut / Take entry with automatic file naming
- Up to 16 cameras monitored on one screen
- NC metadata + OCR fallback for slate/camera info
- iPhone / iPad companion viewer for on-set monitoring
It was built by Jinkyu Han, a working on-set editor in the Korean film/TV industry. After years of fighting with Media Express and MovieRecorder on set, he decided to build his own macOS multi-camera SDI recorder.
Pricing & Availability
There is a 7-day free trial; no key required. First Rush is an annual license of $140 USD / yr.
More info and a 7-day free trial: https://editorhan.me/tools
