Final Cut Pro is a professional non-linear editing software application developed by Apple Inc. The current version of the application is only available for Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later, and is a module of the Final Cut Studio product. The software logs and captures video onto a hard drive (internal or external), where it can be edited and processed. The current version of Final Cut Pro, version 7, runs only on Intel processors. It is compati...
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Final Cut Pro is a professional non-linear editing software application developed by Apple Inc. The current version of the application is only available for Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later, and is a module of the Final Cut Studio product. The software logs and captures video onto a hard drive (internal or external), where it can be edited and processed. The current version of Final Cut Pro, version 7, runs only on Intel processors. It is compatible with many hardware interfaces.
From the early 2000s, Final Cut Pro developed a large and expanding user base including many independent filmmakers. It has made inroads with film and television editors who traditionally use Avid Technology's Media Composer. According to a 2007 SCRI study, Final Cut made up 49% of the US professional editing market, with Avid at 22%. This has been a function of a hugely expanding professional editing marketplace rather than a large reduction in installed Avid users.
Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non...
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