FCSvr -handling of still image RAW files ?

Hello,
does anybody know if FCSvr supports RAW files like Canon .cr2 or Nikon .nef images - or does it at least read and archive the exif and iptc data in its database together with the location of the unattached RAW file ?
Sincerely Ullrich

Ullrich,
Make sure you are running FC Svr 1.1.1. It has some new metadata groups, one which is for EXIF info. The release notes are here:
http://www.apple.com/support/releasenotes/en/FinalCut_Server_1.0rn/
Add the PAGRP_CUST_PHOTO_INFOEXIF metadata group to the desired metadata sets, and then either reanalyse or upload new clips.
There might be additional XMP/IPTC fields that you want to map in. You can look at the metadata in the file itself by using 'Search Devices' and then double clicking on the desired file. Once you find the external metadata field that you want, you can map it to a custom field that you have created in FC Svr.
Also, regarding RAW support - FC Svr should be able to read any RAW file that the mac can open.

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