Key Points:
- Final Cut Pro 11 and its respective updates for iPad and Mac offer intelligent new features, timesaving tools, and new creative options.
- The new Magnetic Mask tool allows editors to isolate people and objects in a video clip without the need for green screens or rotoscoping.
- Final Cut Pro 11 now supports the import, edit, and delivery of spatial video projects directly to Apple Vision Pro.
- The new updates also bring haptic feedback, Enhance Light and Color, Live Drawing, and more meaningful workflow improvements to the editing experience on iPad.
November 13, 2024: Apple Unveils Major Update to Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro
In a major update, Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, which promises to revolutionize video editing on Mac and iPad with its intelligent new features, timesaving tools, and new creative options. This update marks a significant departure from traditional editing software, offering a fresh and more intuitive way of working for creative professionals.
One of the standout features of Final Cut Pro 11 is the Magnetic Mask tool. This powerful AI-powered feature allows editors to effortlessly isolate people and objects in a video clip without the need for green screens or time-consuming rotoscoping. This flexibility means that editors can now experiment with precision and customize their projects without the constraints of traditional methods.
Another key feature is the Transcribe to Captions tool, which allows editors to generate closed captions in the timeline using Apple-trained large language models. This feature not only increases accessibility but also saves editors time and reduces the effort required to transcribe footage.
In addition to the new features, Final Cut Pro 11 also sees the introduction of spatial video editing capabilities, allowing users to capture, edit, and deliver projects directly to Apple Vision Pro. Spatial video allows for a new level of realism and immersion, making it an essential tool for directors and videographers looking to push the boundaries of their craft.
The updates for Final Cut Pro also include a range of timesaving features and workflow optimizations. These include Magnetic Timeline, multicam editing, optimizations for Apple silicon, proxy tools, and more.
On iPad, the new update also brings haptic feedback, Enhance Light and Color, Live Drawing, and more meaningful workflow improvements to the editing experience. Final Cut Pro for iPad now offers advanced tools like picture-in-picture editing, making it an increasingly powerful companion to its desktop counterpart.
In addition to Final Cut Pro, the update also includes updates for Final Cut Camera and Logic Pro. Final Cut Camera 1.1 introduces Log-encoded HEVC video capture and LUT preview, allowing users to take advantage of the dynamic range of Log while benefiting from reduced file sizes. Logic Pro 11.1 and 2.1 introduce new features like Quantec Room Simulator and Sample Folders, making it an increasingly powerful tool for musicians and producers.
Final Cut Pro 11 and its updates are available now on the Mac App Store and iPad App Store. Existing users can download the update for free, while new users can purchase it for $299.99 (U.S.) or $49 (U.S.) per year, with a 90-day trial available for new users.
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