What to know
- Apple is preparing to release a significant update to Final Cut Pro for both Mac and iPad with powerful new features and workflow improvements.
- The update will introduce AI-powered features including automatic caption generation, AI-generated effects, and a new “Magnetic Mask” feature for object isolation.
- A major addition will be support for spatial video editing, allowing users to work with 3D content captured on iPhone 15 Pro, future iPhone 16 models, and compatible Canon cameras.
Apple is set to unveil a substantial update to its professional video editing software Final Cut Pro, bringing features that will change how you edit videos. The announcement is expected to coincide with the Final Cut Pro Creative Summit starting Wednesday, November 13.
The upcoming release, as teased by Apple, will revolutionize your editing workflow with AI-powered capabilities. You’ll be able to automatically generate captions for your videos – a feature particularly valuable for creating content for social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. The software will also introduce AI-generated effects that you can instantly apply to your videos.
A standout addition is the new “Magnetic Mask” feature, which will enable you to isolate moving objects in the foreground. This tool will prove invaluable when you need to remove objects, add text behind them, or apply selective color grading to your footage.
The update marks a significant step forward in spatial video editing. You’ll be able to edit immersive 3D content captured on iPhone 15 Pro devices, upcoming iPhone 16 models, and the new Canon EOS R7 camera equipped with a spatial lens. This capability aligns perfectly with the growing demand for content creation for platforms like Apple Vision Pro.
For iPad users, the update will introduce voiceover recording capabilities directly in the timeline, expanded in-app content options, and additional color-grading presets. You’ll also benefit from workflow improvements and new keyboard shortcuts to enhance your editing speed.
The pricing structure remains unchanged, with Final Cut Pro available for $299.99 on Mac, while the iPad version continues as a subscription service at $4.99 monthly or $49 annually.
