Apple Today Announced a new version of Final Cut Studio, its software suite for professional video editors. It costs $999, $300 less than the previous version. Upgrades are priced at $299.Final Cut Pro has been the first choice of professional editors. Powerful new features and time-saving improvements helps the user work through their projects at higher speeds & whether you’re running solo or collaborating with a team, Final Cut Pro 7 is the tool for you it gives you creative option and a whole lot of technical control.
Expanded ProRes family
ProRes is an Apple codec that allows you to edit at HD quality with SD file sizes. In addition to the original ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 (HQ) versions, Apple now offers three new ProRes versions, ranging from an efficient proxy version for use on notebook computers to a high-quality version for use in compositing. Learn more
Broad format support
Final Cut Pro 7 lets you edit natively in almost any format across the full spectrum of tape and file-based media. You can even mix and match formats and frame rates in the Timeline, including any of the five versions of Apple ProRes. Learn more
Seamless collaboration
New collaboration tools make it easy to work with clients and colleagues, whether they’re across the hall or on the other side of the world. Discuss the edit in real time with iChat Theater, instantly post video to the web, or use Final Cut Server for effortless asset sharing and automated review and approval. Learn more
Comprehensive editing tools
Work quickly using a complete set of professional editing and trimming tools, with a full range of customization options for flexibility and control. Numerous interface improvements, including enhanced markers and tabs, help speed your work. Learn more
Incredible effects and transitions
Final Cut Pro 7 offers real-time performance for more than 150 filters and effects as well as for multistream video. New speed change tools and expanded support for Alpha transitions offer even more options. Use the SmoothCam feature to stabilize shaky shots while preserving standard camera moves. Learn more
Open, extensible architecture
Open standards such as QuickTime and FxPlug encourage interoperability with a host of third-party tools. Build a custom facilitywide solution around Final Cut Pro using its updated open, standards-based XML interchange format. Learn more
