[JIML] just:in mac lite Getting Started v.2025.1
- Christian Schabasser
- Manuel Grund
Download
The latest version of the Just In Mac Lite application is freely available for Download via the dedicated solution page.
Installation
Extract the downloaded ZIP archive and open the disk image. The Just In Mac Lite installation disk image (.dmg) will appear on your screen as shown below:
Installation of the just:in mac lite 2025 solution
Drag & Drop Just In Mac Lite onto the “Applications” folder and, if desired, add the application to the Dock.
Installation of Apple Pro Video Formats
Please ensure to download and install the Apple Pro Video Formats from Apple’s website beforehand, as they provide support for the listed codecs (see screenshot below) used to capture files with just:in mac lite 2025, to ensure compatibility with professional video workflows.
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IMPORTANT: New “Local Network” Settings within macOS Sequoia (15.x)
The new Local Network security feature in macOS Sequoia (15.x) enhances privacy and control by allowing users to manage which apps can access their local network. This feature addresses concerns over unmonitored network access, providing an extra layer of security by ensuring that only trusted applications have access to local network resources, such as printers, file-sharing devices, and other computers. In macOS Sequoia, users are prompted when an application attempts to access the local network for the first time, enabling them to allow or deny access (“System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network”).
When running the Just In Mac Lite application for the first time on macOS Sequoia you will be asked to allow it to discover and connect to devices or other applications on your network. Please click on the “Allow” button to ensure the application to connect to devices or other application on your networks.
To double-check the connection status, go to “System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network” and ensure that Just In Mac Lite is enabled.
Setup
Go to the Applications folder and open the Just In Mac Lite application. First, you will be asked to accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Then the software asked for a “System Update”. Press the “Ok” button to proceed.
Enter the Administrator Password for the Mac running the Just In Mac Lite application.
The Just In Mac Lite application checks for access to the Calendar application (Schedule Mode). Please press the “Allow Full Access” button to confirm. This can be changed later on if needed.
The Just In Mac Lite application scans the system for AJA or Blackmagic Design video devices (driver installation required) and displays all available video devices. Select SDI if you want to use SDI-based devices or NDI if you wish to continue with a streaming-only setup. Select the video format and proceed by clicking on the “Configure” button.
The Just In Mac Lite application automatically configures all inputs to the given video mode and connects all channels to the Channel Viewer.
Naming-, Capture- and Destination Presets will be automatically created and recordings can be started immediately. Files will be written to the macOS “Movies” folder.
The Channel Inspector can be opened on the right side of the user interface.