Apple has updated its Final Cut Pro video editing software with tweaks to accommodate the new Mac Pro, which goes on sale today. According to Apple, Final Cut Pro 10.1’s features include:
° Optimized playback and rendering using dual GPUs in the new Mac Pro;
° Video monitoring up to 4K via Thunderbolt 2 and HDMI on select Mac computers;
° 4K content including titles, transitions, and generators;
° Libraries allow you to gather multiple events and projects within a single bundle;
° Easily open and close individual libraries to load just the material you need;
° Option to import media to locations inside or outside a library;
° Automatically back up libraries to a user-specified drive or network location;
° Project Snapshots let you quickly capture the project state for fast versioning;
° Non-rippling retime option;
° One-step Replace and Retime;
° Detach audio from Multicam Clips in the timeline to manipulate audio and video separately;
° Make video or audio-only edits into the timeline with Multicam Clips as sources;
° Native support for .MTS and .MT2S files from AVCHD cameras;
° Used media indicators on source clips;
° API for custom Share operations using third-party software.
Final Cut Pro 10.1 is a free upgrade for registered users. New users can buy the software for US$299.99 at the Mac App Store.