Final Cut

Today at the NAB conference in Las Vegas, NV, Apple introduced Final Cut Studio(R) 2, a significant upgrade to the video industry's leading video production suite.

Final Cut Studio 2 includes Final Cut Pro 6, which introdces Apple's ProRes 422 format for uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes and support for mixed video formats and frame rates in a single Timeline; Motion 3 featuring an intuitive 3D environment, paint and new behaviors; Soundtrack(R) Pro 2 with dozens of innovative tools for multitrack editing, surround mixing and conforming sound to picture; Compressor 3 delivering powerful batch encoding for multiple formats with a single click; and DVD Studio Pro 4.2 for SD and HD DVD authoring. Final Cut Studio 2 also introduces "Color," a professional color grading and finishing application for ensuring consistent color and creating signature looks. READ MORE »

Apple announced today at NAB, Final Cut Server. It is a new application that works seamlessly with Final Cut Studio 2 to provide media asset management and workflow automation for post production and broadcast professionals.

It will support workgroups of anysize, and it includes cross-platform client that enables content browsing, review and approval from within a studio or over the internet.

"Final Cut Server's powerful media asset management capabilities simplify managing the thousands of assets that make up a typical edit," said Rob READ MORE »