FCP X update introduces new workflow extensions

The latest update to Final Cut Pro X introduces workflow extensions that enable professional video editors to use third- party apps and services directly within the editing interface. Workflow extensions match the look of Final Cut Pro and integrate tightly into the app, allowing editors to drag media into Final Cut Pro libraries, sync playback between extensions and timeline, add clip markers and more. These extensions make it easy to use popular tools that enhance post- production including review and approval with Frame. io, stock footage browsing and purchasing with Shutterstock and media asset management with CatDV. Workflow extensions can be downloaded free from the Mac App Store. Additional thirdparty extensions for Final Cut Pro will be available on an ongoing basis.

The new version also includes a number of features that are highly requested from pro video editors. Batch sharing allows a user to export multiple clips or projects in one step and is especially useful when transcoding dailies on set for quick turnaround or delivering multiple versions of a project. A new Comparison Viewer window lets editors view reference images while colour grading to ensure a consistent look across their project.

A new floating timecode window makes it easy for video editors and others in the editing room to follow along by displaying colour- coded clip names, roles, project timecode and source timecode in a customisable display. High- quality video noise reduction minimises artefacts in low light. Motion, the powerful motion graphics companion to Final Cut Pro, also gets an update that adds a comprehensive set of colour grading tools including colour wheels, colour curves, hue/ saturation curves and custom LUTs.

Final Cut Pro 10.4.4, Motion 5.4.2 and Compressor 4.4.2 will be available as free updates for existing users and also for purchase for ` 24,900, ` 3,999 and ` 3,999.