Apple unveils Final Cut Pro 11 with new AI-powered features

Final Cut Pro

Apple has rolled out Final Cut Pro 11 with several new features. Apple has also unveiled updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro. Offering new tools like Magnetic Mask , Transcribe to Captions, Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac also supports the import, edit, and delivery of spatial video projects directly to Apple Vision Pro.

New features in Final Cut Pro 11

Final Cut Pro 11 introduces the powerful and intuitive Magnetic Mask; Transcribe to Captions, a highly requested feature that provides fast and accurate closed captions; spatial video editing; and a range of timesaving tools and workflow optimisations.

With Magnetic Mask, editors can isolate people and objects in a video clip without the need for a green screen or more time-consuming rotoscoping.

With Transcribe to Captions, closed captions can be automatically generated in the timeline using an Apple-trained large language model that transcribes spoken audio.

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 introduces Enhance Light and Colour is an intelligent way to improve colour, colour balance, contrast, and brightness in video or still images in one simple step, and is optimised for SDR, HDR, RAW, and Log-encoded media.

Final Cut Camera 1.1 brings intuitive pro controls for aspiring and professional directors. The update offers users the ability to capture Log-encoded HEVC video in standalone or Live Multicam sessions, so users can take advantage of the amazing dynamic range of Log while benefitting from reduced file sizes and even more recording time.

Price and availability

Final Cut Pro 11 is available today as a free update for existing users and for $299.99 for new users on the Mac App Store. New users can download a free 90-day trial of Final Cut Pro. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 is available today as a free update for existing users, and available on the App Store for $4.99 (U.S.) per month or $49 (U.S.) per year, with a one-month free trial for new users. Final Cut Camera 1.1 is available today as a free standalone app on the App Store.