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Calibrated Software Documentation

Thanks for stopping by. This is the official knowledge base for all things Calibrated Software — including Tin Man, Tin Man Server, and the Calibrated Spotlight plugin.

Whether you're reviewing camera originals, automating exports, generating reports, or integrating with your post-production workflow, our tools are designed to stay out of your way and let you focus on the work.

These docs will help you get up and running quickly, understand key features, and troubleshoot anything that comes up.

If you’re new here, feel free to start anywhere — everything is written to be clear, direct, and practical.


Getting Help

If something’s unclear, unexpected, or you believe you’ve found an issue, reach out anytime:

[email protected]

We read every message, and we aim to reply quickly during standard U.S. Central Time business hours. Outside those hours, we still monitor for anything that might block your work.


What You’ll Find in These Docs

Tin Man

Your all-in-one desktop app for media playback, metadata viewing, report creating and batch exporting - designed for production and post-production workflows.

Tin Man Server

Command-line automation for high-volume exporting, reporting, and workflow integration.

Calibrated Spotlight Plugin (macOS)

Deep metadata indexing for macOS Spotlight and Finder, powered by Tin Man’s metadata engine.

Each section contains:

  • Setup and installation guidance

  • Core feature explanations

  • Format and metadata support

  • Release notes and updates


A Note From Us

Calibrated Software has been building media tools in Texas for nearly two decades, and one thing has stayed consistent:

our focus on reliability, clarity, and real-world workflows.

We write these docs with the same philosophy — straightforward, helpful, and built for people who work with media every day.

If you think something could be clearer or more useful, we always appreciate feedback.

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