Apple allows third-party extensions and new features to video editing software ‘Final Cut Pro X’
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has introduced third-party workflow extensions and a host of new features for professional video creators in its update to “Final Cut Pro X” — its professional video-editing programme.
The “Final Cut Pro X” update, now available on the Mac App Store, introduces workflow extensions that enable professional video editors to use third-party apps and services directly within the editing interface, Apple said in a statement late on Thursday.
Workflow extensions match the look of Final Cut Pro and integrate tightly into the app, allowing editors to drag media into Final Cut Pro libraries, sync playback between extensions and timeline, add clip markers and more.
“These extensions make it easy to use popular tools that enhance post-production including review and approval with Frame.io, stock footage browsing and purchasing with Shutterstock and media asset management with CatDV,” the company added.
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Motion, the powerful motion graphics companion to Final Cut Pro, also gets an update that adds a comprehensive set of colour-grading tools and custom LUTs.
Compressor, the advanced encoding companion to Final Cut Pro, moves to a new 64-bit engine that takes advantage of all the memory in a user’s Mac for improved performance when encoding high resolution, high frame rate video.
Final Cut Pro 10.4.4, Motion 5.4.2 and Compressor 4.4.2 will be available on the Mac App Store as free updates for existing users. New users can purchase the apps for Rs 24,900, Rs 3,999 and Rs 3,999, respectively.
Apple Event: Revamped MacBook Air, Mac Mini, & iPad Pros; A New Video By ‘The Beatles’
Tech Heaven
30 Oct, 2018
Apple held its second hardware event of the year, a month after unveiling the new iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, in New York. Tim Cook took to the stage to announce an upgraded MacBook Air, Mac Mini and iPad Pro. Along with the new, updated devices, the event also saw an announcement of a new music video by ‘The Beatles’ for their 1968 song ‘Glass Onion’ on Apple Music.The event closed with a musical performance by singer Lana Del Ray. Here’s a round-up of everything the tech giant announced at the event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House.
The All-New MacBook Air
30 Oct, 2018
Seven years after it first introduced the MacBook Air, Apple has given the device a major upgrade. The new version of the MacBook Air now comes with a Retina display and TouchID.
Weighing 2.75 pounds, it has 8GB memory and 128GB of internal storage, a 13.3-inch screen, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is powered by Apple’s secure computing chip, T2.
It is the most-affordable Mac, and comes in three finishes – black, grey and gold. Priced at $1199, it can be ordered starting today and will be available next week.
The Cupertino-based tech giant is also going green with the new MacBook Air that is made of 100% recycled aluminum.
(Image: Reuters)
Meet The Mac Mini
30 Oct, 2018
Apple also announced the revamped Mac mini with quad-core 8th Gen Intel processor along with options for six-core Intel Core i7 versions.
It has up to 64GB of memory and fast all-flash storage, delivering five times faster performance.
With Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Apple T2 Security Chip and a 10Gb Ethernet option, the new Mac mini is more capable desktop that can do so much more, said Apple.
Made with 100 per cent recycled aluminum, it comes in a new space gray finish.
The Upgraded iPad Pro
30 Oct, 2018
Apple’s revamped iPad Pros (12.9-inch and 11-inch) come with slimmed-down bezels and will use facial-recognition technology to unlock the device and authorise app and Apple Pay purchases. With the introduction of the FaceID feature, the iPad has forgone the Home button. It also now comes with a USB-C port and is powered by Apple’s new A12X Bionic chip. With the USB-C port the iPad now serves as a ‘charge out’ device; you can connect your iPhone to it and charge.The new iPads, in silver and space grey colour varinats, sport a Liquid Retina Display – similar to the iPhone XR. The 11-inch iPad Pro can be bought at $799, and the 12.9-inch at $999.Apple also unveiled a redesigned Apple Pencil that connects to the side of the iPad Pro with a magnet and charges wirelessly from it. The old Smart Keyboard has also been updated – to Smart Keyboard Folio – and it lets you place the iPad at two different typing angles.
Say It With An Emoji
30 Oct, 2018
Four months after introducing the iOS 12 at it WWDC event, Apple unveiled an update to the software. The iOS 12.1 comes with support for group FaceTime for up to 32 people at simultaneously. Along with 70 new emojis, it now also comes with support for dual-SIM.
