Apple’s professional video editing software Final Cut Pro X received its first update in months this afternoon, adding a handful of new features, fixing several bugs, and improving performance and stability.
The update adds native support for the Sony XAVC-L and Panasonic AVC-Intra 4:4:4 files, introduces exporting of interlaced H.264 video, and allows users to import Canon XF-AVC 8-bit video files using the Canon plug-in.
What’s New
– Native support for Sony XAVC-L and Panasonic AVC-Intra 4:4:4 up to 4K resolution
– Import Canon XF-AVC 8-bit video files with Canon plug-in
– Export interlaced H.264 video
– Asset management systems can include a library backup file when sharing from Final Cut Pro
– Fixes render errors that may occur when using reflective materials with 3D text
– Improves stability when swapping materials on 3D text with published parameters
– Improves performance when loading text styles
– Motion Title templates with published text layout parameters now export correctly
– Fixes an issue that may cause 3D text to appear dark when rendered
– Addresses issues with timing on certain animated effects
Complementary app Compressor has also received a minor update today, adding bug fixes, support for exporting interlaced H.264 files, and an improvement to closed caption and subtitle audio and video sync. An update to Motion may also be following shortly.
Final Cut Pro X, Motion, and Compressor received their last major updates in April of 2015, with Apple adding new features for motion graphics and enhancements to speed up video editing, packaging, and delivery.
Final Cut Pro X can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $299.99. [Direct Link]
Compressor can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $49.99. [Direct Link]
Motion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $49.99. [Direct Link]
