Final Cut Pro X introduces ProRes RAW

Apple is releasing a new update to Final Cut Pro X, popular professional video editing software. Final Cut Pro 10.4.1 introduces Apple’s revolutionary ProRes RAW format, which combines the visual and workflow benefits of RAW video with the performance of ProRes. The update also adds advanced closed captioning tools that enable video editors to easily view, edit and deliver closed captions from within the application. Apple is also adding new features to the Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor companion applications.

With ProRes RAW, editors can import, edit and grade original footage with raw data from the camera sensor, providing maximum flexibility when adjusting highlights and shadows, ideal for HDR workflows. And with macOS-optimized performance, editors can play back full-quality 4K ProRes RAW files on MacBook Pro and iMac systems in real time without rendering. ProRes RAW files are even smaller than ProRes 4444 files, allowing editors to make better use of storage while providing an excellent file format.
Final Cut Pro editors can work natively with ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ files created by Atomos recorders. The format will be available as a free upgrade for owners of the Atomos Sumo 19 and Shogun Inferno devices. The format will also be available as part of an upcoming upgrade package for users of the DJI Inspire 2 drone and the Zenmuse X7 Super 35mm camera system designed for aerial cinematography.

Subtitling in Final Cut Pro X

As closed captioning becomes increasingly important around the world, Final Cut Pro now includes powerful closed captioning tools without the need for third-party services. Users can import caption files directly into their project or create them from scratch. Captions appear in the viewer during playback and can be attached to video or audio clips in the timeline, so they automatically move with the clips to which they are attached. An all-new subtitle inspector simplifies the adjustment of subtitle text, color, alignment, placement and more. Users can even create subtitles in multiple languages within the same timeline. In the Share window, a new Roles tab displays caption, video, and audio roles in a single consolidated interface, making it easy to set up roles and captions when sharing.