Apple recently revealed significant updates to its video and audio editing software, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, streamlining creative processes and boosting efficiency.
Fresh Features in Final Cut Pro (Mac): Streamlined Editing: Automatic timeline scrolling makes clip navigation smoother while adjusting the timeline view during video playback.
Enhanced Organization: Efficient clip identification through role assignment, simplifying complex section cleanup, and clip combination
Apple Silicon Optimization: Faster exports for H.264 and HEVC formats; enhanced machine learning-based object tracking
New features in Final Cut Pro (iPad): Voiceover Capabilities: Live audio recording directly in the timeline, easier stabilization, improved clip grouping, and access to new color-grading presets and titles
Import and Export: seamless import of projects from iMovie for iOS and export to Mac for further editing.
Updates in Logic Pro (Mac and iPad): Mastering Assistant: Quick professional audio enhancements for polished, release-ready mixes Intuitive 32-bit float recording to avoid digital clipping.
New Tools and Features: Sample Alchemy and Beat Breaker, Slip and Rotate Tools, Hybrid Textures, and Vox Melodics Sound Packs for Creative Exploration
Enhancements in Logic Pro (iPad): Quick Sampler: Creation of sampler instruments from any sound, alongside smoother app integration for multitasking.
Browser Improvements: Easier sample preview and drag-and-drop functionality.
In-App Lessons: Comprehensive tutorials covering various topics and accessible sound packs like hybrid textures.
Pricing and Availability: Final Cut Pro: Free update (10.7) for existing users and priced at Rs. 29,900 for new users A free 90-day trial is available.
Final Cut Pro for iPad (1.3): Free update for existing users and available for Rs. 499/month or Rs. 4,999/year with a one-month free trial
Logic Pro: Free update (10.8) for existing users, available for Rs. 19,900 for new users
Logic Pro for iPad (1.1): Free update for existing users and available for Rs. 499/month or Rs. 4,999/year, with a one-month free trial for new users.