First Assistant is a multi-purpose data management utility for film and video professionals, designed to aid offline editors and assistant editors in the production and post-production workflow. - Manage timecode-based editorial notes for creating asset lists and cue sheets (e.g., for ADR, VFX, stock footage). - Convert whole documents between timecode formats with one click (e.g., 23.98 NDF to 29.97 DF pull-down). - Import from a Final Cut Pro timeline, and export text-based files for Microsoft Excel. - Track scene timings (including page counts, estimated and production timings) during prep and editorial assembly. - Perform versatile sorting, filtering, and summarizing.