Apple has released Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3, a significant update to the pro video editing application, bringing with it multicam editing multicam editing that automatically syncs up to 64 angles of video and photos; advanced chroma keying for handling complex adjustments right in the app; and enhanced XML for a richer interchange with third party apps and plug-ins that support the fast growing Final Cut Pro X ecosystem. It also adds a beta of broadcast monitoring that supports Thunderbolt I/O devices and PCIe cards. The update is available free from the Mac App Store.
The 64-bit Final Cut Pro X is a huge leap from Final Cut Pro 7 it replaces, which Apple believes will revolutionise the way you post-produce video. It has, however, received significant flak from the professional video production market due to huge interface and user experience changes, including missing key features and compatibility issues with older files. Some pros have called FCPX, “a pro version of iMovie” due to its interface likeness to the consumer app.
Apple has made additions and positive changes to FCPX since version 1.0, and hopefully this current update will appease the pros, for now.
Pricing & Availability
Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 is available from the Mac App Store for $299.99 (US) to new users, or as a free update for existing Final Cut Pro X customers. A 30-day free trial of Final Cut Pro X is available atwww.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial. Full system requirements and more information on Final Cut Pro X can be found at www.apple.com/finalcutpro.
Are you a video professional? Do you use Final Cut Pro X or Final Cut Pro 7? What’s your opinion on FCPX?
