Final Cut Pro: Apple releases updates for ProRes RAW
The new iPhone 17 Pro models bring new Pro features for videographers. Apple is now taking this into account in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Camera.
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Apple has updated its Final Cut Pro video editing software for both Mac and iPad, adding support for ProRes RAW videos from iPhone 17 Pro models. At the same time, the company released Final Cut Camera 2.0 for iPhone.
Final Cut Pro 11.2 for Mac and version 2.3 for iPad bring new editing capabilities for ProRes RAW footage. Users can now adjust exposure and color temperature directly in the software, among other things. In addition, both versions support the new Apple Log 2 format with corresponding LUT for more natural color reproduction.
The iPad version gets a new menu bar that can be accessed by swiping from the top of the screen or using mouse pointer navigation. This feature requires iPadOS 26.
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Final Cut Camera 2.0 with pro features
With Final Cut Camera 2.0, Apple introduces ProRes RAW recording in Open Gate format for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The app now offers timecode options including Time of Day and Record Run, as well as Genlock functionality for precise synchronization of multiple video sources via compatible sync generators. Other new features include quick switching to the 200mm telephoto lens (8x zoom) and dynamic alignment adjustments for the front camera, regardless of how the iPhone is held.
Availability and pricing
The updates are now available free of charge for existing customers in the App Store. Final Cut Pro for Mac continues to cost $349.99 for new customers, while the iPad version costs $4.99 per month or $49 per year. The companion apps Compressor and Motion for Mac have also received updates.
(mki)
