After a 13-year wait, Apple has finally released Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac, promising to revolutionize video editing with powerful new features and M-series chip optimization.
Key Features of Final Cut Pro 11
- Magnetic Mask: Uses AI to easily isolate people and objects for background customization and visual effects.
- Transcribe to Captions: Automatically generates closed captions from audio.
- Spatial Video Editing: Enables editing and enhancing 360° video with multiple viewing modes.
- M-Series Optimization: Leverages the power of Apple silicon for enhanced performance.
Updates for iPad and iPhone
Final Cut Pro for iPad (version 2.1) also receives updates, including enhanced color grading, haptic feedback support, and more ink options for Live Drawing. Final Cut Camera 1.1 for iPhone now supports Log-encoded HEVC video capture for higher quality and detail.
Pricing and Availability
Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac is available on the App Store for $299.99. Final Cut Pro for iPad is $4.99/month. Existing users can update to the latest versions for free.