Sunday 10 Sep 2006 - 12:33
Apple has used the IBC trade show in Amsterdam to announce Final Cut Pro 5.1.2, an update to the Mac maker's video editing software that adds support for Motion's FxPlug plug-ins and more capture formats.
The update enables Motion's real-time plug-ins -- including those bundled with the application - to be used within Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 enhances support for Sony's XDCAM, Panasonic's P2 and HDV. Previous releases of Final Cut Pro supported the 25Mbps CBR version of XDCAM, but 5.1.2 adds support for 18Mbps and 35Mbps video -- plus XDCAM IMX 30. Apple has also boosted integration between Final Cut Pro and the freely-downloadable XDCAM Transfer import and asset control tool.
The P2 import tool has been expanded to allow more information about clips -- and now subclips -- to be accessed from within Final Cut Pro. Support for 24P and 25P versions of HDV have been added, allowing footage captured on the UK version of JVC's HD100 camcorder to be edited natively in FCP.
Apple says that the update will be released via the Mac's Software Update function within 30 days.
Neil Bennett in Amsterdam
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