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Final Cut Pro is a series of non-linear video editing software programs first developed by Macromedia Inc. and later Apple Inc. The most recent version, Final Cut Pro X , runs on Intel-based Mac computers powered by macOS Mojave or later. The software allows users to log and transfer video onto a hard drive (internal or external), where it can be edited, processed, and output to a wide variety of formats. The fully rewritten Final Cut Pro X was introduced by Apple in , with the last version of the legacy Final Cut Pro being version

Since the early s, Final Cut Pro has developed a large and expanding user base, mainly video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. It had also made inroads with film and television editors who have traditionally used Avid Technology's Media Composer. According to a SCRI study, Final Cut Pro made up 49% of the United States professional editing market, with Avid at 22%.^[2] A published survey in by the American Cinema Editors Guild placed their users at 21% Final Cut Pro (and growing from previous surveys of this group), while all others were on an Avid system of some kind.^[3]

Features[edit]

Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), 2K, 4K, 5K, and 8K film formats^[4] and can import projects directly from iMovie for iOS and iPadOS. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video form capability); unlimited audio tracks; multi-camera editing for combining video from multiple camera sources; º video editing support; as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions. It comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters such as keying tools, mattes and vocal de-poppers and de-essers. It also has multiple color correction tools including color wheels, sliders and curves, video scopes and a selection of generators, such as slugs, test cards, and noise.^[4]

Interface[edit]

The legacy (v. and earlier) Final Cut (Pro and Express) interface was designed around non-computerized editing workflows, with four main windows that replicate tried-and-trusted methods of organising, viewing and editing physical tape or film media. The browser, where source media files (or clips) are listed, replicates the editor's traditional film "bins" or stacks of videotapes. The Viewer, where individual media files can be previewed and trimmed, replicates the source monitor of older tape-based systems. The Canvas replicates the "program" monitor in such systems, where the edited material is viewed. The Timeline, where media are assembled into a sequence, replicates the physically edited film or master tape of earlier systems. There is also a small Toolbox window and two audio-level indicators for the left and right audio channels.

Both the Viewer and Canvas have a shuttle interface (for variable-speed scanning, forwards or backwards through a clip) and a jogging interface for frame-by-frame advancing.

Browser[edit]

As in most digital non-linear editing applications, the Browser is not an interface to the computer's file-system. It is an entirely virtual space in which references to clips (aliases) are placed for easy access, and arranged in folders called 'bins'. Since they are only references to clips that are on the media drive of the computer, moving or deleting a source file on the media hard drive destroys the link between the entry in the Browser and the actual media. This results in a 'media offline' situation, and the media must be 'reconnected'. Final Cut Pro can search for the media itself, or the user can do this manually. If multiple clips are offline at the same time, Final Cut can reconnect all the offline media clips that are in the relative directory path as the first offline media clips that is reconnected.

The browser has an 'effects' tab in which video transitions and filters can be browsed and dragged onto or between clips.

Canvas[edit]

The canvas outputs the contents of the Timeline. To add clips to the Timeline, besides dragging them there, it is possible to drag clips from the Browser or Viewer onto the Canvas, whereupon the so-called 'edit overlay' appears. The edit overlay has seven drop zones, into which clips can be dragged in order to perform different edits. The default is the 'overwrite' edit, which overwrites at an in point or the space occupied after the playhead with the incoming clip. The 'insert' edit slots a clip into the sequence at the in point or playhead's position, keeping the rest of the video intact, but moving it all aside so that the new clip fits. There are also drop zones to have the application automatically insert transitions. The 'replace' edit replaces a clip in the Timeline with an incoming clip, and the 'fit to fill' edit does the same thing, but at the same time, it adjusts the playback speed of the incoming clip so that all of it will fit into the required space [in the Timeline]. Finally there is the 'superimpose' edit, which automatically places the dropped clip on the track above the clip in the Timeline, with a duration equal to the clip below it. Unless an in or out point are set, all edits occur from the position of the playhead in the Timeline.

Using the wireframe view on the canvas, the clip can be manipulated directly - dragging it around in the canvas to change its position, for example, or resizing it. Precise adjustment controls for these things are in the viewer.

Viewer[edit]

The viewer has tabs for each channel of the selected clip's audio, in which the waveform for the audio can be viewed and scrubbed, and where its volume can be keyframed. The filters tab is where effects for the clip appear and where their parameters can be adjusted and keyframed. If the clip selected is a generator (such as an oval shape), a control tab appears for changing its geometrical properties. Finally, the viewer's motion tab contains tools to adjust the scale, opacity, cropping, rotation, distortion, drop shadow, motion blur and time remapping properties of a clip. Mini-timelines to the right of each parameter allow the property to be keyframed. The Viewer is not present in Final Cut Pro X.

Timeline[edit]

Clips can be edited together in timelines called sequences. Sequences can be nested inside other sequences, so that a filter or transition can be applied to the grouped clips.

The Timeline in Final Cut Pro allows 99 video tracks to be layered on top of each other. If a clip is higher [in the timeline] than another, then it obscures whatever is below it. The size of a video clip can be altered, and the clips can be cropped, among many other settings that can be changed. Opacity levels can also be altered, as well as animated over the course of the clip using keyframes, defined either on a graphical overlay, or in the Viewer's 'motion' tab, where precise percentage opacity values can be entered. Final Cut also has more than a dozen common compositing modes that can be applied to clips, such as Add, Subtract, Difference, Screen, Multiply, Overlay, and Travel Matte Luma/Alpha.

The compositing mode for a clip is changed by control-clicking or right-clicking on the clip and selecting it from the cascading contextual menu, or by selecting the mode from the application's 'modify' menu. For either matte modes, the clip that will perform the key is placed overneath the fill clip on the Timeline.

For more advanced compositing Final Cut Pro is compatible with Apple's Shake (discontinued) and Apple Motion software.

Keyboard shortcuts[edit]

Final Cut Pro uses a set of hot-keys to select the tools. There are almost keyboard commands that allow the user to increase the speed of edits.^[5] This combined with the nonlinear approach that digital editing, provides Final Cut Pro users with several editing options.

Users can also set their own customisable keyboard preferences.

History[edit]

Randy Ubillos created the first three versions of Adobe Premiere, the first popular digital video editing application.^[6] Before version 5 was released, Ubillos' group was hired by Macromedia to create KeyGrip, built from the ground up as a more professional video-editing program based on Apple QuickTime. Macromedia could not release the product without causing its partner Truevision some issues with Microsoft, as KeyGrip was, in part, based on technology from Microsoft licensed to Truevision and then in turn to Macromedia. The terms of the IP licensing deal stated that it was not to be used in conjunction with QuickTime. Thus, Macromedia was forced to keep the product off the market until a solution could be found. At the same time, the company decided to focus more on applications that would support the web, so they sought to find a buyer for their non-web applications, including KeyGrip, which by was renamed Final Cut.

Final Cut was shown in private room demonstrations as a alpha at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) exposition in after Macromedia pulled out of the main show floor. At the demonstration, both Mac and Windows versions were shown. The Mac version was working with a Truevision RTX dual stream real time card with limited real time effects. When no purchaser could be found, Apple purchased the team as a defensive move. When Apple could not find a buyer in turn, it continued development work, focusing on adding FireWire/DV support and introduced Final Cut Pro at NAB

In order that Final Cut Pro would be supported from the beginning with third-party self-paced and instructor-led training, Apple worked with manicapital.com, who released a training disc called "Final Cut Pro PowerStart" at NAB on the day Final Cut Pro was released. Apple worked with manicapital.com to host hundreds of free and paid Final Cut Pro seminars and workshops in 60 cities in the U.S., Canada and other countries over the following years, a strategy that some feel fundamentally contributed to Final Cut Pro's early awareness in the marketplace and rise in market share.

After the introduction of Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere's market share remained strong on Windows but began to decline on the Mac as its older codebase was more difficult to maintain. In , Apple announced a program for Premiere users to trade in their discs for a free copy of Final Cut Express or a $ discount on Final Cut Pro.^[7]

Final Cut Pro benefited from the relative maturity of QuickTime and its native support for then-new DV cameras connected with FireWire (IEEE).

The first fully Broadcast quality, Worldwide Distributed TV show produced on Final Cut Pro was 's WOW! Women of Wrestling, using the Pinnacle CinéWave uncompressed video card. The Oxygen Network was a beta site for Final Cut Pro in late through network launch in early Shows like ShE-Commerce were cut using FCP.

In late , Independent Producer, Michael A. Bloom announced in an interview with Larry King while defending his controversial film "PlayCouples, A New Era Of Swinging ()" was made possible only after his transition from Avid Media Composer to Final Cut Pro. He cited the relatively new platform hadn't failed once while rendering his film which was not what he experience with Avid. After completing much of the leg work under a separate agreement between The Oxygen Network and his production company during beta testing of Final Cut he became an outspoken advocate. The studio motion picture The Rules of Attraction was edited on beta versions of Final Cut Pro 3, proving to the film industry that successful pulldown matchback to 24fps could be achieved with a "consumer" off-the-shelf product.^[8]Roger Avary, the film's director became the spokesperson for Final Cut Pro, appearing in print advertisements worldwide. His advocacy of the product gave confidence to mainstream editors such as Walter Murch, that the product was ready for "prime time."

In August , the application won a Primetime Emmy Engineering Award for its impact on the television industry.^[9]

Final Cut Pro 4 was announced in April It included three new applications: Compressor, used for the transcoding between video formats; LiveType for advanced titling (such as the creation of animated lower thirds); and Soundtrack, for royalty-free music soundtrack creation. It also bundled Cinema Tools, which was previously sold separately for filmmakers working with telecine.

Also in , Apple launched Final Cut Express, a less expensive version of Final Cut Pro. It uses the same interface as Final Cut Pro, but it lacks some of the film-specific tools and other advanced options, limiting the feature set for non-professional editors. In January , Soundtrack and LiveType, previously only available with Final Cut Pro, were added to Express, and features were added to edit HDV. Soundtrack was subsequently removed with Final Cut Express 4. In June , Final Cut Express was officially discontinued, in favor of Final Cut Pro X.

In April , version of Final Cut Pro was introduced and branded by Apple as "Final Cut Pro HD" due to its native support for Panasonic's tape-based DVCPRO HD format for compressed p and i HD over FireWire. (The software had been capable of uncompressed HD editing since version , but at the time had required expensive video cards and high speed storage.)

Final Cut Pro 5 was announced at a pre-NAB event in April, and shipped in May Final Cut Pro 5 added support for the burgeoning HDV format for compressed HD, which had previously been supported in Final Cut Pro's "scaled-down" cousin, Final Cut Express. Final Cut Pro 5 also added support for Panasonic's P2 format for the recording of DVCPRO HD video to memory cards rather than tape.

In January , Apple stopped selling Final Cut Pro as a stand-alone product. In March the Universal Binary version was released as part of Final Cut Studio. Upgrades were achieved by sending the original installation discs back to Apple with a fee. One noticeable difference is that the Intel versions of Final Cut and Motion no longer recognize After Effects plug-ins. Instead, Apple released its own universal plug-in architecture FxPlug.

On April 15, , Apple revealed Final Cut Pro , as the cornerstone of the Final Cut Studio 2 bundle. Once again, Apple did not have a booth at NAB , though the product was well represented on the show floor in various booths. The RED Camera team relied heavily on FCP during development.

On July 23, , Final Cut Pro 7/Final Cut Studio 3 (not officially designated as such by Apple but adopted by most users to describe the changes) was released, but it was not yet a bit application.

Final Cut Pro X was announced on April 12, and released on June ^[10][11] It is a bit application completely rebuilt with a new interface, workflow enhancements and automation, and new features such as ColorSync integration, resolution-independent playback system, system scaling with Core Animation, and more. The three Final Cut Studio apps, Color, Soundtrack Pro, and DVD Studio Pro were dropped, while Motion 5 and Compressor 4 were released onto the Mac App Store.

In its initial release, Final Cut Pro X was met with mixed reviews as many video editors eschewed its dramatic departure from the traditional editing interface and the dropping of many legacy (and some non-legacy) features. At the time of the initial release, a significant number of long-time Final Cut Pro users considered the new product to be an unsatisfactory product undeserving to be part of Final Cut Pro product line.^[12] An online petition was started demanding either the continued development of the legacy Final Cut Pro product or its sale to a third party by January 1, The initiator of the petition was banned from the Apple discussion forums.^[13] By January , the petition had received well over 9, signatures.

On October 27, , Apple unveiled Final Cut Pro X , which included a redesigned interface, enhanced window resizing, extended multiple display support, support for the Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro, and an updated version of the Magnetic Timeline.

In December , Apple updated Final Cut Pro X to version , which included enhanced color editing tools, degree video editing support and support for HDR. The new version also supports the HEVC video format and HEIF photo format. Final Cut Pro X has also gained the ability to import projects from iMovie for iOS, and now supported enhanced performance on the iMac Pro.^[14]

File format[edit]

A Final Cut Pro Project technically consists of separate files:

• Project File
• Media Source Files
• Render Files, Cache Files

The location of the Media and the Render/Cache Files is not standardised. Final Cut Pro can be configured where to store them. Some users have a central directory where they store all their Source/Render/Cache files, some set those file paths to their specific project directory, so that they have all project files at one place.

After having finished a project, one can erase everything but the project file, to save disk space, and at a later time Final Cut Pro can re-capture/re-link all source data and recalculate all render and cache data, provided it can access all linked sources.

Project file[edit]

The first versions of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express used a binary file which contained all montage information such as timecode information, clip's in/out-points, size/crop/position, composition nesting, filter settings, automation data, etc.

More recent editions of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, before Final Cut Pro X, used the file extension .

The latest version of Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, uses a new file extension; . Apple has come under some criticism for not supporting the older project files, when it does support importing iMovie projects ( files).^[15] This concern has been addressed through the use of third party software, allowing for the migration of legacy FCP file formats into working FCPX libraries and projects. The software is called 7toX^[16] and was developed by Philip Hodgetts.

Media source files[edit]

Either captured from tape or loaded/imported from the file system.

Render files, cache files, etc.[edit]

Files which are generated by Final Cut Pro, i.e. audio waveform display, filter effects, etc.

Major films edited with Final Cut Pro[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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Jan 2, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

You may want to read your FCP licensing agreement. You need a separate license for each machine, which in your case means three boxes of FCP.

You don't say which version you have, but in FCP, you received a serial # for Final Cut Pro and another for Quicktime Pro. If this is this your situation, it explains the two serial numbers

sorry there is no joy here.
x

Jan 2, PM

Jan 2, PM in response to Studio X In response to Studio X

I tried posting, but it failed. X said it, but I will again anyway:

Welcome to the forums.

If you need to run FCP on three different machines you need three copies of FCP

Pure and simple.

Shane

Jan 2, PM

Jan 2, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

is this guy for real?

asking how to pirate a piece of software in the developer's forum is an easy way to get busted.

on the other hand, apple never looks in here.

--later on that day
Cacus is arrested at the bank for asking the teller what the best way to rob it would be.

G4 mhz non-mirror Mac OS X () FCP

Jan 2, PM

Jan 2, PM in response to phosphene In response to phosphene

This is a USER forum, not a developer one. Not one person here is developing anything for Apple.

Plus he might not have known. Thus the gentle comments.

Shane

Jan 2, PM

Jan 3, AM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

Hi

Given that you are asking for help installing FCP using serial numbers from Serial Box, a repository of pirated numbers, implying you haven't even bought one copy of the application, on a discussion forum hosted by the application's developer, populated by people who paid a lot of money to use it, I would expect a minimum of assistance.

Jan 3, AM

Jan 3, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

Sorry guys if you got "offended" but its difficult to make dollars in argentina counting the $3=U$s1 issue
Its difficult to afford Final Cut impossible for me
I dont want to enter in discussions about the disponibility of working tools in society If anybody can post me another serial number besides those two(c and c) it would be great
thanks

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

I suppose you think it is easy to make a living doing this in America? Does the mechanic who works on your car get to steal the wrenches he uses? How about secretaries - do they get to steal the clothes they wear?

Sheesh If you use it to make money, you should pay for it.

Patrick

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

This is a um 'interesting situation'. Can't say I've seen someone trolling for pirated software around here before.

ok then got ketchup?

x

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Studio X In response to Studio X

I thoughht under the new system we (level 3's and up) had the right to inform moderators of inappropriate posts?
I don't see that option anywhere.

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Maxx Power In response to Maxx Power

Maxx,

I believe that fell under the 'we are in the process of fixing things and we'll get back to your later' post.

Cheers,
x (level changing my name to ∏ )

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Studio X In response to Studio X

I guess only us Level 4s can do that now, huh?

Well then

Shane

"There's no need to fear, UNDERDOG is here!"

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

I'll gladly sell him a serial number, complete with an unopened, unregistered package of Final Cut Studio for the low, low, discounted price of $ (U.S. dollars). I'll even throw in shipping and handling charges!

-DH

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DISCLAIMERS: Offer expires 01/05/ Void where prohibited by law. Offer valid only to legal residents of Argentina. You must be 18 or older to qualify for this amazing discount. Additional Taxes, Tarrifs and import fees may apply. Please allow 60 to 90 business days for funds to clear before product is shipped.

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Cacusfilms In response to Cacusfilms

if you can't afford FCP why not use iMovie (free) or FCE (cheap version of FCP)

DAVE

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to Studio X In response to Studio X

I have yet to buy FCP but your answer intriged meFCP included a quicktime pro license correct? I never knew that, does the most recent version of FCP include such a thing? I just found that interesting since I was planning on buying a quicktime license but not if I get one with my soon-to-be purchase of FCP.

Thank you,
TM

Jan 3, PM

Jan 3, PM in response to T.M. In response to T.M.

Yes, FCP always comes with a pro key for FCP. FCP for Qt , FCP 5 for QT 7.

Shane

"There's no need to fear, UNDERDOG is here!"

Jan 3, PM

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Question:Q:FINAL CUT ON A NETWORK: SERIAL NUMBER PROBLEM

For a beginner, you have a chance to get the access to the Final Cut Pro X for free within 30 days. After that, if you want to continue using this program, you need to pay $ to get the full right.

So, some people might want to know is it possible to get Final Cut Pro for free all the time, right?

Actually, you can get Final Cut Pro for free in torrent , but there are lots of risks in doing so.

- First of all, the pirated software you use can be easily traced back.

- Second, Final Cut Pro requires an immense amount of resources, which can easily surpass what your Mac can offer.

So, the answer to "can we download Final Cut Pro for free?" is definitely Yes. However, I'm doubt since there are many similar applications you can buy with less than Final Cut Pro, why use the pirate software?

And to some extent, it's illegal to use pirate software. Thus, instead of looking for a way to get free Final Cut Pro, just try to use the following Final Cut Pro alternative.

How to Install Final Cut Pro X on Mac?

Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editing software that you can install on your Mac and use it to editing your videos easily. Here are the steps of downloading and install Final Cut Pro on your Mac. Ensure you have enough space on your RAM since Final Cut Pro consumes 4GB of your RAM.

Step 1. Go to Apple store on your Mac and search for Final Cut Pro. The version available now is Final Cut Pro X. You can download a free trial version or purchase it if you have the it by clicking on "Buy" on the website.

Step 2. Accept the terms so that you can be able to install Final Cut Pro successfully. When you download it, you will see a dmg file downloading. Right click on the video and the Final Cut Pro package will open ready for installation.

Step 3. On the Install Type option, you can customize what to install such as motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro by ticking on the boxes. Complete the process by clicking on "Continue" button.

Step 4. A new window will appear, that allows you to change location of the file if you wish. If not, proceed and click on "install" button.

Step 5. You will then have to enter administrator password and click on "Install Software" button.

Step 6. The installation process will then take a new turn and you will see a window below.

Step 7. When all the files have been written, Final Cut Pro will have been installed successfully.

Step 8. Now, go "Finder" go to "Applications" and the open the installed Final Cut Pro software. If it was a free trial, you can then purchase it.

Remember, the whole process of downloading and installing Final Cut Pro should take you less than 30 minutes.

Best Final Cut Pro Alternative for Video Editing Beginners - Filmora Video Editor

Though Filmora Video Editor performs like a professional video editing tool that allows users to edit a video basically and apply fantastic effects, it is very easy to use. Even people who don't have any video editing experience can learn it and use it easily. It also provides all the features that Final Cut Pro has.

Key Features of Filmora Video Editor:

• Simple interface with all the editing tools displayed in the main window， users can see and use tools easily;
• Supports almost all the popular video formats, audio files and images. No incompatibility issues;
• Hand-picked filters, overlays, motion graphics, titles, intro/credit. More effects are added regularly;
• Export videos in multiple formats or directly optimize videos for YouTube, FaceBook, Vimeo, etc;
• Separate version for Windows PC and Mac, and is compatible with the latest operating system.

Download the latest version of Filmora to have a try!

How to Use the Best Final Cut Pro Alternative - Filmora Video Editor?

However, if you find Final Cut Pro expensive then you can download it alternative known as Filmora Video Editor. This Final Cut Pro alternative is featured with basic video editing capabilities as well as advanced editing options like split screen, green screen and play videos in reverse among others. Without further ado, let us see how to use Filmora Video Editor the best Final Cut Pro alternative.

Step 1. Import File

You need to download this software from Wondershare official product page and install it on your computer. On opening it, click on "Import" and choose where to import media files either from your computers storage, from a device or download them online. From your computer, you can just drag and drop files to the program.

Step 2. Edit the File

Now, drag and drop the file to the timeline to begin editing them.

For actions like, split, trim and cut you just need place the head pointer on the section that you want split or trim, right click on the video and choose the respective action.

Under "Edit" option, you will have an option to do basic video controls. You will be able to rotate video, adjust brightness, tint, saturation, and contrast.

When you right click again and then click on "Edit" button and head to "Audio button, you will be able to adjust volume, pitch and use equalizer functionality.

To adjust colour, click on the colour tuning button and adjust colour.

With Filmora, you can also apply overlays, transitions, motions and elements. Just click on the preferred effect and browse through the available effect. From there, choose the ideal effect and drop it on the video and you can see it on the video when you preview it.

This software also undo and redo options that you can use to adjust the changes that you have made.

Step 3. Export File

Filmora Video Editor gives you different ways in which you can save and share your edited files. Just click on "Export" button and you can opt to burn files, export to online site, store them on your device or store them on your computer by clicking on "Output" button.

After that, select the preferred output format, choose storage location and finally export the file to your computer.

Installing Final Cut Pro software on your Mac has been illustrated above and it involves various steps, unlike its best alternative Filmora Video Editor. Moreover, Filmora Video Editor is cost friendly compared with Final Cut Pro and comes with numerous editing options. You can try out this software with just its free trial version and purchase it later.

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