Apple is now taking orders for DVD Studio Pro 1.5 and Cinema Tools 1.0 for Final Cut Pro without having formally announced either software title yet. DVD Studio Pro 1.5 brings Mac OS X compatibility to the product while improving integration with Final Cut Pro and other video editing applications. Cinema Tools, a new product, enhances the functionality of Final Cut Pro 3, adding support for editing film digitally and support for the emerging 24P high-definition video standard. DVD Studio Pro 1.5 will ship in 1-2 days for US$999; it’s unclear whether the software will be provided as a free upgrade or a paid upgrade to current users. Cinema Tools is slated to ship in May, also for $999.
