Final Cut Pro 6

Formats

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Open Format Timeline

The new open format Timeline in Final Cut Pro 6 lets you mix and match source material in a wide range of formats and even different frame rates. Just drag your footage into the Timeline. Freely edit a combination of HD and SD, including NTSC and PAL, all in real time. Final Cut Pro 6 offers real-time scaling and playback for video in various camera-native formats as well as Apple ProRes 422.

Apple ProRes 422

Final Cut Pro 6 introduces ProRes 422, the new post-production format from Apple that offers uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes. Use ProRes 422 when collaborating on an Xsan storage network, when working with non-native camera formats, or to preserve maximum quality for composites and demanding colour grading work.

Camera-native editing

Final Cut Pro 6 lets you edit virtually anything natively. That means you’ll get pristine quality from the first cut to the final output. Final Cut Pro doesn’t need to transcode video from camera-native formats — no matter whether it’s coming from a DV, HDV, or DVCPRO HD camera. Your output will always be as stunning as your original source. Final Cut Pro 6 supports a wide range of standard- and high-definition formats.

Tapeless formats

It’s easy to work with the latest high-speed, tapeless devices from Panasonic and Sony. Use the Log and Transfer function in Final Cut Pro for ingesting Panasonic P2 files or Sony’s free XDCAM Transfer software for ingesting 18-, 25-, and 35-Mbps XDCAM HD footage. Preview shots before you bring them in, add In and Out points, and incorporate metadata before you transfer files to save time when you get to the edit. Ingest tapeless files in the background at high speeds while you continue to edit or preview other material.

Cinema Tools 4 for film

Cinema Tools 4 is a powerful upgrade that offers additional convenience for traditional film workflows. This version is deeply integrated with Final Cut Pro 6 and features a streamlined interface that lets you work even more quickly and easily.

The film lists produced by Cinema Tools 4 are completely customizable and can include both timecode and keycode in the same list. Easily export your lists as XML and import them into industry-standard tracking systems used to pull film negatives. You can even output beautifully formatted, easy-to-read PDF lists to use for reference or to share with clients.