Apple has released Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Camera, the company announced Thursday. Both apps were previously announced during the company’s iPad event in May. Apple also released updates to Final Cut Pro for Mac.
The iPad version has been updated with features designed to take advantage of the new iPad Pro with an M4 chip. Apple says the new chip enables up to 2x faster performance and supports up to 4x more ProRes RAW streams compared to the M1.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 launches with a new ‘Live Multicam’ feature that allows users to wirelessly connect and preview up to four cameras simultaneously. Users will have a director’s view of each camera, along with manual control of their settings using the new Final Cut camera application. The new companion app allows users to connect multiple iPhones or iPads. Final Cut Pro automatically transfers and syncs every Live Multicam angle so you can seamlessly transition from production to editing.
Final Cut Camera powers Live Multicam and can also be used as a standalone recording app on iPhone and iPad. It allows users to adjust settings such as manual focus, shutter speed, ISO, focus peaking, grid overlays and more.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 also includes a highly requested feature, which is support for external projects. Users can now create new projects or open an existing project without taking up internal storage space.
As for Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8, users will have access to new AI features. A new “Enhance Light and Color” mode will automatically adjust video for color correction, while a new “Smooth Slo-Mo” will blend video frames together for enhanced motion.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 are now available as free updates for existing users. For new users, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is available for $4.99 per month or $49 per year. Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 is available in the Mac App Store for $299.99.
