Apple releases new Final Cut Pro X version – includes native RED support and more

Posted on 24. Oct, 2012 by planetmitch

Apple released a new version of FCPX yesterday (along with a slew of new products) and this version includes many features – including REDCODE support.

The question remains – how many people has Apple lost to the likes of Avid and Adobe in the process of getting FCPX to a place where it is usable by editing professionals? We’ve posted a poll down below!

New features in FCPX

Expand multichannel audio files directly in the timeline for precise editing of individual audio channels

Unified import window for transferring media from both file-based cameras and folders of files

Redesigned Share interface for exporting projects and range selections to one or more destinations

RED camera support with native REDCODE RAW editing and optional background transcode to Apple ProRes

MXF plug-in support that allows you to work natively with MXF files from import through delivery using third-party plug-ins

Dual viewers, each with a video scope display, let you compare shots to match action and color

Option to add chapter markers in the timeline for export to video files, DVD, and Blu-ray disc

Range selection now preserves start and end points in the Event Browser and allows you to create multiple range selections on a single clip

Paste attributes window lets you choose specific effects to copy between clips

Flexible Clip Connections allow you to keep Connected Clips in place when slipping, sliding or moving clips in the Primary Storyline

Add a freeze frame to your timeline with a single keystroke

Drop shadow effect with intuitive onscreen controls to adjust position, edge falloff, angle, and more

New controls for combining audio from multiple angles within a Multicam Clip

Compound Clip creation in the timeline now saves the clip in the Event Browser for re-use in other projects

XML 1.2 featuring metadata import and export for richer integration with third-party apps