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Final Cut Pro 12.2, Compressor 5.2, and Motion 6.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 12.2, Compressor 5.2, and Motion 6.2

Maintenance updates for the professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)

Final Cut Pro 12, Compressor 5, and Motion 6 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 12, Compressor 5, and Motion 6

Variety of feature additions, improvements and bug fixes for the three professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)

Adam Engst 78 comments

Apple Bundles Pro Apps into New Creator Studio Subscription

The new Apple Creator Studio subscription bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more for $129 per year, but one-time purchases remain available for the Mac versions, so it’s worth doing the math before subscribing.

Final Cut Pro 11.2, Compressor 4.11, and Motion 5.11 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 11.2, Compressor 4.11, and Motion 5.11

Improvements and bug fixes for Apple's three professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)

Final Cut Pro 11.1.1 and Compressor 4.10.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 11.1.1 and Compressor 4.10.1

Both professional video apps address an issue with inconsistent frame rates. ($299.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.6+)

Final Cut Pro 11.1, Compressor 4.10, and Motion 5.10 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 11.1, Compressor 4.10, and Motion 5.10

Adds Image Playground support to Final Cut Pro and Motion. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.6+)

Final Cut Pro 11.0.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 11.0.1

Minor maintenance update for the professional video app. ($299.99 new, free update, 5.59 GB, macOS 14.6+)

Final Cut Pro 11, Compressor 4.9, and Motion 5.9 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 11, Compressor 4.9, and Motion 5.9

Major new release for the professional video app brings new AI-enhanced features and workflow improvements. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 14.6+)

Final Cut Pro 10.8.1 Adam Engst No comments

Final Cut Pro 10.8.1

Fixes three annoying bugs. ($299.99 new, free update, 5.07 GB, macOS 13.5+)

Final Cut Pro 10.8, Compressor 4.8, and Motion 5.8 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 10.8, Compressor 4.8, and Motion 5.8

Adds new machine learning-powered Enhance Light and Color effect to Final Cut Pro and Motion. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 13.5+)

Final Cut Pro 10.7, Compressor 4.7, and Motion 5.7 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 10.7, Compressor 4.7, and Motion 5.7

Enhances the professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 13.5+)

Final Cut Pro 10.6.9, Compressor 4.6.6, and Motion 5.6.6 Agen Schmitz 1 comment

Final Cut Pro 10.6.9, Compressor 4.6.6, and Motion 5.6.6

Adds support for log-encoded video shot on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 12.6+)

Final Cut Pro 10.6.7, Compressor 4.6.5, and Motion 5.6.5 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 10.6.7, Compressor 4.6.5, and Motion 5.6.5

Updates for Apple's professional video apps with a relatively short list of enhancements and bug fixes. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 12.6+)

Final Cut Pro 10.6.6, Compressor 4.6.4, and Motion 5.6.4 Agen Schmitz No comments

Final Cut Pro 10.6.6, Compressor 4.6.4, and Motion 5.6.4

Updates for Apple's three professional video apps with a blend of new features, improvements, and bug fixes. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 12.6+)

Adam Engst 20 comments

Apple Introduces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the iPad

Apple is bringing its high-end media creation tools Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad. Will they be companion apps for the Mac versions, less-capable alternatives for those who don't need the power of the Mac versions, or both?