Tool Summary #
Final Cut Pro is Apple’s video editing software that includes color grading, HDR video, and accessibility features such as easy transcriptions and closed captions. It has customizable effects, AI components, audio editing, magnetic clip editing, as well as the ability to work with third-party programs for additional features.
Quick Facts #
- Price: One time purchase
- Platforms: macOS devices
- Recommended For: Advanced Users
- Where to access: Available in the HCC Multimedia Lab (HCC 116) and for purchase on the Mac App store
Things to Know #
Final Cut Pro’s AI can analyze your project and fix common problems like excess noise, or shaky video. It can also automatically balance colors in your shots.
You will have access to a host of libraries for special effects, music, transitions, and even trimming tools.
Final Cut Pro will organize any files you import into a series of folders with video and audio clips, as well as still images. You can add these folders into a specific project to move multiple files at once into the movie editor.
Capable of editing 360 degree video.
Getting Started Guides #
Final Cut Pro User Guide for Mac – The official tutorial for Final Cut Pro with individual and searchable overviews of specific aspects of the program.
Additional Resources #
Video Accessibility Guide – Check out our tips and resources on how to make your video projects more accessible.
Want More Help? #
- Book an appointment with a consultant at the DKC. We would love to help you with your video editing projects!
- Check out our Getting Started with Video Projects Guide for some additional tips and tricks and common mistakes.
Written by Haley Gosman 11/21/2024