## Apple Releases Updates for Final Cut Pro on iPad and Mac
Apple has recently announced the availability of the new Final Cut Pro 2 for the iPad Pro and its corresponding Mac version. The launch was made alongside the release of the new iPad Pro, utilizing the device’s powerful processor to enable live multi camera work.
Multi Camera Work and External Storage
With the new Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, footage can continue to be recorded on individual devices, which can now include multiple iPhones or iPads. This is facilitated by a new, free Apple app called Final Cut Camera. Furthermore, the update allows users to work on projects stored on external devices, presumably enabling the handling of larger files and providing an easier way to transfer storage devices to a Mac.
However, it’s important to note that Apple has not yet integrated the much-desired feature of transferring a Final Cut Pro project between the Mac and the iPad seamlessly.
Enhanced Performance with M4 Chip
Apple’s M4 chip enhances the performance of the Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, offering up to 2x faster rendering and supporting up to 4x more streams of ProRes RAW compared to its predecessor, M1. The update also incorporates support for the new Apple Pencil Pro gestures.
New AI Features for Mac Version
Final Cut Pro for Mac introduces new AI-powered features like Enhance Light and Color, and Smooth Slo-Mo. New organizational tools have also been introduced, including custom names for color corrections and video effects in the inspector, the ability to search for and navigate to clips with missing media or effects in the timeline index, and text-based timeline search.
Availability and Requirements
The Final Cut Camera app is currently available on iPhone Xs and later models running iOS 17.4 or later, as well as iPad models running iPadOS 17.4 or later. The Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 requires iPadOS 17.4 or later, and iPad models with the M1 chip or later.
For Mac users, Final Cut Pro 10.8 demands macOS 13.5 or later, 8GB of RAM (16GB recommended), a Metal-capable graphics card in Intel Macs, and 6.5GB of available disk space.
The updates for both the iPad 2 and Mac 10.8 versions of Final Cut Pro are now available as free updates for existing users. For new users, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 can be purchased on the App Store for a subscription fee of $4.99 per month or $49 per year, while the Mac version retails at $299.99 on the Mac App Store.
Conclusion
These updates from Apple highlight the company’s commitment to enhancing user experience and productivity using their devices. With improved performance, new AI features, and the introduction of the Final Cut Camera app, Apple continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with mobile and desktop computing.
Questions & Answers
Q: What is the new feature in Final Cut Pro for iPad 2?
A: The new Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 enables live multi-camera work on the iPad Pro using a new, free Apple app called Final Cut Camera.
Q: How has performance been improved in the new update?
A: With the M4 chip, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 offers up to 2x faster rendering and supports up to 4x more streams of ProRes RAW compared to the M1 version.
Q: What are the new features in Final Cut Pro for Mac?
A: The Mac version introduces new AI-powered features, including Enhance Light and Color, and Smooth Slo-Mo. It also boasts new organizational tools such as custom names for color corrections and video effects.
Q: How can I get these updates?
A: The updates are available for free for existing users. New users can purchase Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 on the App Store for $4.99 per month or $49 per year, and Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 on the Mac App Store for $299.99.