Apple professional video editing software get interesting updates

Apple has recently announced in a press release regarding an update to its professional video editing software, Final Cut Pro X along with some updates to the companion apps Compressor and Motion. These updates provide new features for motion graphics and some improvements to speed up the video editing, packaging, and delivery. Apple As specified by Apple, Final Cut Pro’s 10.2 update brings stunning 3D titles that are easy to use, improved masking for colour grading and effects, and native support for more camera formats, as well as GPU-accelerated RED RAW processing. Motion 5.2 extends the power of 3D titles with the ability to create custom materials and environments and instantly publish them to Final Cut Pro X. And finally Compressor 4.2 updates makes it easier to package a movie for sale on the iTunes Store. Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Philip Schiller has said that: “From Hollywood blockbuster directors to first time movie makers, Final Cut Pro X is changing the way we edit movies today. The updated Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor make it even easier to edit, title and package everything from short videos to feature-length films.” Final Cut Pro 10.2, Motion 5.2 and Compressor 4.2 are available now from the Mac App Store for proposed retail price of SG$368.98, SG$64.98 and SG$64.98, respectively to new users, but interestingly, the existing customers will get the updates for free.