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   Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2, Compressor 4.1.2, Motion 5.1.1

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   Apple has updated its lineup of professional video editing apps,
   releasing [1]Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2, [2]Compressor 4.1.2, and [3]Motion
   5.1.1. Final Cut Pro X can now store optimized, proxy, and rendered
   media in any location outside the library, and media can be deleted
   from within the video editor. The update can also apply the Rec. 709
   high-definition standard in real time to high dynamic range and wide
   color gamut video from ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon, and Sony
   cameras. Other changes include improved speed and accuracy when
   synchronizing clips, addition of countdown and automatic Audition
   creation from multiple audio recording takes, and the capability to
   share 4K video to Vimeo.

   Final Cut Pro, Compressor, and Motion also receive added support for
   the new Apple ProRes 4444 XQ codec, which preserves dynamic ranges more
   effectively than the Rec. 709 standard during editing (for more on
   ProRes 4444 XQ, see this [4]PDF White Paper). Motion 5.1.1 receives
   improved Sequence Text behavior for animating characters, words, and
   lines, plus enhanced Contrast filter parameters for refined
   adjustments. Compressor 4.1.2 improves status display and
   responsiveness when sending video from Final Cut Pro X and Motion, plus
   improves performance and color accuracy when encoding H.264 source
   files from GoPro cameras. ([5]Final Cut Pro, $299.99 new, 2.28 GB,
   [6]release notes, 10.9.2+; [7]Compressor, $49.99 new, 304 MB,
   [8]release notes, 10.9.2+; [9]Motion, $49.99 new, 1.68 GB, [10]release
   notes, 10.9.2+; all three titles available from the Mac App Store with
   free updates for previous purchases)

References

   1. http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/
   2. https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/compressor/
   3. https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion/
   4. http://images.apple.com/final-cut-pro/docs/Apple_ProRes_White_Paper.pdf
   5. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12&at=10l5PW
   6. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4589
   7. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/compressor/id424390742?mt=12&at=10l5PW
   8. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4590
   9. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion/id434290957?mt=12&at=10l5PW
  10. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4591

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