After what felt like a really long time (the last major update dropped in December of 2019), Apple updated their professional video editing software Both companion apps of Final Cut Pro X have been updated, too. Compressor gained the ability to support custom LUT effects, the ability to use Camera LUTs to convert log-encoded footage to SDR or HDR outputs, and other workflow enhancements. Motion — Apples underrated but very powerful motion graphics tool — gained the ability to import third-party 3D models or choose from a built-in library of 3D models in the USDZ format for use in titles, generators, effects, and transitions. Behaviors and keyframes can be used to manipulate the position, rotation, and scale of a model, and take advantage of existing replicators, emitters, lights, and cameras. If you want the whole shabang, check out Apple’s release notes here. It took a while, but again it looks like the Final Cut Pro X team delivered a update that will improve peoples workflows considerable in some areas as well as save time and hassle when cooperating with others. Some of the features — especially the new proxy workflow — and the looming switch of Apples Macs to ARM based processors nourish my hope that someday in the near future I can take a proxy copy of a project with me on my iPad, edit there and finish on a desktop Mac seamlessly. I am on vacation at the moment, so I can’t try the new update for a week or so, but I will as soon as I get back to work. I’ll have a close look at the new proxy features and I do have the feeling there will be a CineD Quick Tip Video or two on the topic. Download Final Cut X From Apple App store by clicking here. Do you use Final Cut Pro X in your edit bay or do you consider giving it a try if you don’t? Share your thoughts, comments, questions, or ideas about Final Cut Pro X in general and the recent update in particular in the comments.Improvements for Social Media
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