Final Cut Pro X - Tech Specs

Minimum System Requirements		OS X 10.11.4 or later 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended for 4K editing and 3D titles) OpenCL-capable graphics card or Intel HD Graphics 3000 or later 256MB of VRAM (1GB recommended for 4K editing and 3D titles)¹ 4.15GB of disk space
Application		Automatically display the most useful functions for your task using the Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro Support for standard Rec. 709 and wide Rec. 2020 color spaces in libraries and projects from camera import to delivery Range Check shows which areas of an image are out of color gamut Camera Look Up Tables (LUTs) automatically applied to footage from select ARRI, Sony, Panasonic, and Canon cameras including ARRI Log C, Canon Log 2/Cinema Gamut, Panasonic V-Log, Sony S-Log2/S-Gamut, and Sony S-Log3/S-Gamut3.Cine External monitoring of video and audio with third-party Thunderbolt and PCIe devices, or via HDMI on select Mac computers² 64-bit architecture to take advantage of more than 4GB of RAM Background rendering using GPU and CPU ColorSync-managed color pipeline High-precision floating-point render in linear-light color space Uses Grand Central Dispatch to tap into all available processors Full-screen, real-time preview playback of SD, HD, 2K, 4K, and 5K media Customizable keyboard Full Unicode support GPU-accelerated exporting
Editing and Timeline		Large browser for titles and generators Custom Motion templates can be saved with the library Option for continuous playback of clips in the browser Timeline Index enables vertical rearrangement of roles and display of expanded channels Create, rename, and change clip colors for roles and subroles Read iXML metadata from audio clips and use them to automatically create and name roles Automatically create custom roles during import or voiceover recording Assign roles in the browser, timeline, or inspector Enable individual audio role lanes or all audio lanes in the timeline for more fluid audio editing Focus button minimizes all but one role to reduce visual timeline clutter Create and manage unique roles per library Copy and paste timecode Search for custom metadata in the browser or timeline Search Timeline Index for Auditions, Compound Clips, Multicam Clips, and Synchronized Clips Multicam editing with automatic sync and support for mixed formats, mixed frame rates, and up to 64 camera angles Magnetic Timeline 2 automatically keeps material in sync, prevents clip collisions, and eliminates gaps Clip Connections keep secondary material in sync while trimming and moving the Primary Storyline. Press a modifier key to keep connected clips stationary while slipping, sliding, or moving clips in the Primary Storyline. Compound Clips allow complex compositions to be simplified into a single clip. Compound Clips are automatically saved to the browser for easy reuse, and changes to Compound Clips actively update in all projects where they have been used. Auditions combine multiple clips into a single clip to see alternative takes, color grades, or effects in context Duplicate a clip inside an Audition for comparison of different effects on the same clip Edit while importing media in the background from multiple sources View material in Filmstrip or List view with a mini-filmstrip and metadata columns Skimming functionality enables fast viewing of large amounts of material Create projects with custom frame sizes Mix frame sizes, frame rates, and formats in the same timeline to 5K and above in real time Edit at 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, or 60 fps Create the correct project setting with the first edit Snapshots enable quick copies of a project for versioning Insert, Overwrite, Replace, Append, and Connect with keystroke or drag and drop Extend edit to Skimmer position Split edits with J and L cuts in the timeline Blade audio in J and L cuts Dual viewers for matching action between source material and edited timeline Direct access to iTunes, iMovie, Photos, and Aperture through media browsers Timeline Index for timeline navigation and the selection of items based on text searches and other important metadata Position tool for moving and deleting media in the timeline and leaving a gap Clip Markers that include to-do items that can be checked off when tasks are completed Snapping to Playhead, Skimmer, Clips, and Markers Replace with Gap Lift from Primary Storyline Create Storyline to consolidate B-roll into a single unit Insert Placeholder Insert Gap Numeric entry of precise clip durations Blade tool and Blade All command for adding edits High-quality, real-time vectorscopes, waveforms, and histograms for both viewer and Event viewer. Vertical placement of scopes below viewers optimizes onscreen space. Record Audio tool for adding narration includes a countdown and the option to record multiple takes into Auditions Six Clip Appearance presets for timeline display Multi-Touch gesture support Organize, view, mute, and export based on automatically assigned or custom roles metadata Customize project start time Join Through Edit command removes bladed cuts in the timeline Indicator dot on playhead can be used for autoselection of effects Use multiple presets or configure window layouts into custom workspaces for tasks like organizing and color grading
Trimming		Roll Trim between two adjacent connected clips Inline Precision Editor allows skimming of used and unused media around edit point, as well as trimming to Skimmer with a single click Basic timeline trimming Trim tool for advanced timeline trimming functions Trim Start, Trim End, or Trim to Selection in a single keystroke for fast news and documentary editing Ripple and roll Slip and slide Lift and ripple delete Dynamic 2-up trimming with Show Detailed Trimming Feedback enabled Keyboard and numeric moving and trimming
Effects		Flow transition seamlessly smooths jump cuts Remove Effects and Remove Attributes commands Timecode effect and generator to display source clip name and source timecode Beautifully animated and easily customizable 3D titles with hundreds of combinations of materials, lighting, and edges Cinematic 3D title templates with built-in backgrounds and animations Large collection of 3D text styles to create stunning looks in one click Apply superellipse Shape mask to any clip Customizable Default Effect lets you choose a video and audio effect that is assigned to a keyboard shortcut Advanced chroma keying with controls for color sampling, edge adjustments, and light wrap Drop Shadow includes intuitive onscreen controls and automatic orientation adjustment Shared Render Engine with Motion and Compressor Add multiple effects and transitions within a range selection Multistream real-time effects in SD and HD formats Alpha-channel support in real time One-step freeze frame creates a still frame and adds it to the timeline Integration with Motion for advanced motion graphics work Use “Open in Motion” on any effect, modify in Motion, and save as new in Final Cut Pro Access music, sound effects, transitions, filters, color looks, and generators through media browsers Over 176 advanced 2D and 3D title templates Over 95 high-quality transitions Over 125 sophisticated animation templates with video drop zones created by a top Hollywood effects company Over 113 filters, keys, blurs, and color looks 41 backgrounds, elements, solids, and textures Apply Draw mask to any clip with options for linear, bezier, and B-spline control point smoothing Shape and Color mask controls for every effect with one-click display of alpha channel Save custom effects as presets for quick access Numeric and keyframe control for precise animation and effects Multiple keyframe selection, copy, paste, and move in the timeline Selectively paste video and audio effects to multiple clips using Paste Attributes interface Trim, crop, and Ken Burns effect Distort tool with keyframes and onscreen controls Transform tool with keyframes and onscreen controls Stabilization effect in real time after background analysis Intelligent image stabilization with InertiaCam and Tripod mode Rolling Shutter correction to improve DSLR video Spatial Conform to make different aspect ratios fit into a project seamlessly Retime bar for speed changes on entire clips or selected ranges Enter exact percentage or duration for retiming effects and choose to ripple or leave the timeline length the same Blade Speed function enables precise speed changes on a single clip One-step Replace with Retime to Fit Three Retime quality settings: normal, frame blending, and optical flow Preserve audio pitch when changing speed Find and Replace Title Text Show Title/Action Safe Zones for positioning titles and effects One-step transitions for Secondary Storylines Automatic Speed to change source media frame rate to the project frame rate in one step
Audio		Large Music and Sound Effects browser allows skimming and selecting of clips Voiceover tool automatically assigns a user-selectable role Use Compound Clips to add audio filters or make volume adjustments to an entire role Multichannel audio editing for adjusting individual audio channels in the timeline, with ability to assign roles to channels Subframe audio keyframing Support for audio samples up to 192kHz Real-time macOS Audio Units and Logic plug-in effects included Support for 64-bit third-party Audio Units plug-ins Keyframable audio levels and effects Adjust audio filters in real time during playback 5.1 surround monitoring and keyframe control for panning Preset animations for 5.1 surround panning such as Back to Front, Rotate, Create Space, and more 10- or 31-parameter EQ built into each audio clip Match Audio for smoothing out EQ from different microphones Audio enhancements for volume normalization, background noise removal, and hum removal for both 50Hz and 60Hz Audio analysis during import option to remove serious background noise and flag medium-level issues for enhancement Over 1300 royalty-free sound effects included as a separate download Individual audio channel control for enable/disable and configuration Audio skimming with pitch preserved Fade handles at the head and tail of each clip and individual audio channel in the timeline Audio pan controls Disable and solo controls Audio waveform display in viewer and timeline Logarithmic audio fades More than 100 audio filters “Show Reference Audio Waveforms” preference to see original waveform height when adjusting volume in the timeline VU meters that expand as needed
Color Correction		Unique Color Board with controls for saturation, exposure, and color Match Color for precise shot matching in one click Balance Color instantly improves skin tones, removes color casts, and expands dynamic range of bright and dark regions of the image Keyframable masks with size, rotation, and softness adjustments Adjust the interaction style between masks with add, subtract, or intersect settings Adjust inside or outside of color mask Unlimited numbers of color corrections per shot Save and reuse color settings presets 20 Color Board presets Over 20 advanced color Looks in the Effects browser Supports real-time Look Up Tables (LUTs) from the latest pro cameras from ARRI, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic Design, and Sony
Supported Formats and I/O³		List view in import window allows you to select clip ranges before importing MXF-wrapped ProRes provides a new broadcast standard Export a project as an MXF Master File and use audio roles to control audio channel layout to match industry-standard broadcast delivery requirements Export AVC-Intra files XML 1.6 and later supports drag-and-drop import or export of clips, projects, and events with supported third-party applications Single interface for importing from cameras, drives, network locations, and camera archives. Browse media in List view or Filmstrip view, and save Favorite locations on networks and volumes when frequently importing from the same places. The import window consolidates media management, keywording, transcoding, and image analysis options into a single sidebar. Apple ProRes family, a 10-bit, full-width VBR codec that supports all major frame sizes and frame rates from ProRes 422 Proxy to ProRes 4444 XQ, including ProRes Log C from cameras including ARRI AMIRA and ALEXA Custom frame sizes for projects with frame size presets available up to 5K Background transcode original media to ProRes 422 or ProRes 422 Proxy for better performance Create Camera Archives from any folder of media for importing into Final Cut Pro Import Camera Archives from third-party video capture cards and software Import video and photos from iOS devices Import projects and events from iMovie PTP support enables import of photos and videos directly from DSLR cameras FireWire device control for streaming capture for tape-based HDV, DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HD Share interface includes export presets and ability to create custom export destinations; create a bundle to deliver to multiple destinations in one step Export presets up to 4K resolution for Apple devices including Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac Export interlaced H.264 video from interlaced timelines Upload directly to YouTube and Vimeo at resolutions up to 4K Upload directly to Facebook, Vimeo, Youku, Tudou, and email at resolutions up to HD Export and burn DVD, AVCHD disc, and Blu-ray disc⁴ Create Chapter Markers for use with DVD, Blu-ray disc, and QuickTime files Adjust poster frame separately from marker location Apple-designed menus for DVDs and animated menus for Blu-ray discs Export as Image Sequence Export as HTTP live streaming for Internet streaming to cellular, Wi-Fi, and broadband Export audio as AAC, AC3, AIFF, CAF, MP3, and WAV files Import and edit layered Adobe Photoshop files “Send to Compressor” uses GPU rendering with support for dual GPUs High-quality H.264 export uses CABAC entropy mode for multipass encoding Native Editing⁵ Support for: MXF-wrapped media H.264 from DSLR, GoPro, and iFrame cameras and drones DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HD HDV Panasonic AVC-Ultra, including AVC-Intra 4:4:4 at 2K and 4K frame sizes, AVC-Intra 200, AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50, AVC-LongG, and AVC-Intra LT Sony IMX, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, XAVC, XAVC S, and XAVC-L including XAVC-L at 4K Canon XF MPEG-2 import supported with additional Canon software Canon XF-AVC from Canon XC10 and C300 Mark II cameras supported with additional Canon software JVC-created XDCAM EX JVC H.264 Long GOP AVCHD, including Panasonic AVCCAM and Sony NXCAM REDCODE RAW (.r3d) files up to 6K with additional software from RED. Optional background transcode to Apple ProRes 4444. GPU-accelerated playback, transcode, and render with support for dual GPUs and RED ROCKET card. Uncompressed 8- and 10-bit SD and HD Apple Intermediate Codec MTS files from AVCHD cameras Still images including PSD, BMP, GIF, RAW, JPEG, PNG, TGA, and TIFF Compressed audio including AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV Broadcast Wave Format SDII audio files Support for portrait/landscape metadata in still images XML import and export for collaboration with third-party finishing tools and media asset management systems XML interchange supports Metadata views that can include standard metadata fields like scene, take, and reel along with custom fields
Media Management		Access libraries from SMB shared storage Content Auto-Analysis attaches useful metadata during import Range-based keywords for creating custom searchable metadata Create Smart Collections for automatically organizing clips based on selected criteria Automatically generated Smart Collections for every new library Keyword Collection created by importing a folder of media Preserve multiple range selections in the browser and maintain multiple selections on a single clip Mark ranges as Favorites or Rejects for sorting and sifting Used-media indicators on source clips in the browser Automatic library backups can be saved to a user-defined location Render file deletion per project Merge Events function Easily edit across and copy between libraries Consolidate Library to move media to another system or for archiving Extensive search, sort, and sift capabilities in the browser Transcode Media function offers a choice between optimizing to ProRes 422 or creating ProRes Proxy media in the background while editing. Native RED RAW files are optimized to ProRes 4444. Media relink to manually connect projects and events to files that have been moved or modified Batch rename clips based on metadata from Clip Info, Date/Time, Format, or Camera Info with custom naming presets Group clips by role, creation date, date imported, reel, scene, duration, or file type Group events by year or by year and month Show date ranges in the Event Library Arrange clips by name, take, or duration Reveal clip in Finder or browser Custom comment fields Preference for connecting to proxy or original high-resolution media Original source clips, optimized and proxy media, and render files can all be stored outside the library in a user-defined location Save libraries to connected volumes or directly on Xsan Options to delete optimized media, proxy media, and render files per event, or delete render files per project Events can be sorted by date or name in the Library sidebar

Native Editing5 Support for:

Native Editing⁵ Support for: