Minimum System Requirements | Mac computer with an Intel processor 1GB of RAM (2GB of RAM recommended when working with compressed HD and uncompressed SD sources; 4GB of RAM recommended when working with uncompressed HD sources) ATI or NVIDIA graphics processor. Integrated Intel graphics processors are not supported except the Intel HD Graphics 3000. 128MB of VRAM
| Display with 1280-by-800 resolution or higher Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later QuickTime 7.6 or later DVD drive for installation For burning Blu-ray discs: a Blu-ray recorder
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Editing and Timeline | Mix frame sizes, frame rates, and formats in the same Timeline in real time Edit at 23.976, true 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, or 60 fps Automatic Sequence Conform creates correct sequence settings with first edit Multicam editing of up to 128 sources with real-time playback of up to 16 angles Source/Record three-point editing model Insert and overwrite with or without transitions Replace, fit to fill, and superimpose edits Edit overlay for drag-and-drop editing Blade and Blade All tools for adding edits Extend and split edits A/V Sync indicators in Timeline Adjacent (through edit) indicators in Timeline
| Dupe detection in Timeline Keyframe graphs Track targeting Track locking Auto Select tools Multi colored markers for sequences and clips Ripple sequence markers Matchframe for master clips, subclips, and subclip parent clips Multi-Touch gesture support Color-coded, drag-and-drop reorder of tabs in the Timeline Close Other Tabs shortcut in Timeline and Browser
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| FxPlug support Alpha Channel Matte Transitions Global Transitions adds effects between In and Out points Direct access and modify Motion templates RT Extreme for scalable software-based, multistream real-time effects in SD and HD formats Dynamic RT for automatically adjusting playback quality and/or frame rate based on hardware capabilities Motion integration for advanced motion graphics work 8-bit, 10-bit, and HDR (32-bit floating point) image processing Speed Tool for speed changes in the Timeline Change Speed interface with speed ramping presets Keyframe graphs and editing in Viewer or Timeline
| More than 200 transitions, effects, and filters Unlimited effects favorites Copy and paste motion and effect attributes to multiple clips Unlimited layers with support for nesting Bezier curves with movable motion paths Numeric control and keyframe capabilities for precise animation and effects Advanced 2D and 3D titles with Boris Calligraphy included Composite and transfer modes Import multilayered Photoshop files with layers and Alpha channel support FXScript and FXBuilder for designing custom filters and effects Safe Area Display for positioning titles and effects for SD inside HD frame
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| Large Timecode Viewer with additional display for metadata iChat Theater preview for real-time collaboration High-quality, real-time video vectorscopes and waveform monitors Multitrack Audio Mixer Keyboard and user interface customization tool
| Voice Over tool for adding narration directly to Timeline Frame Viewer for split screen shot comparisons Source timecode and film footage overlays in Viewer and Canvas QuickView for RAM-based previews of complex multilayered sequences
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| Subframe audio keyframing to 1/100th of a frame Real-time audio filter adjustments during playback Up to 24 channels in and out 5.1 surround sound monitoring OMF audio export with pan and volume levels Real-time, software-based audio normalization Onscreen multitrack mixing console External control surface support Soundtrack Pro round-trip for advanced audio mixing and sound design Real-time fader automation
| Variable keyframe thinning Real-time audio filters and effects Sampling up to 96kHz and 24 bits Audio level meters per track Mac OS X Audio Units plug-in support Pan controls Mute and solo controls Audio waveform display in Viewer and Timeline Logarithmic audio fades More than 30 audio filters
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| | 4- and 8-point garbage mattes Real-time, hardware-accurate waveform monitor and vectorscopes Broadcast-safe filter Range-checking zebra stripe overlays
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| Digital Cinema Desktop for full-screen, real-time SD, HD, and 2K preview playback on main screen or an attached Apple Cinema or LED Cinema Display SD, HD, and 2K monitor full-screen playback with Apple-certified third-party PCI card or device Mode-free interface for workflow efficiency Multiple sequences and projects open simultaneously Up to 99 levels of undo 99 audio and 99 video tracks with support for nesting sequences together User preferences that can be moved from system to system Easy Setups for quick configuration Dynamic and customizable window resizing and arrangements
| Customizable keyboard and user interface buttons Customizable real-time effects settings Customizable render settings Customizable Browser layouts Customizable track layouts External editor support (helper applications) Create Support Profile command for improved AppleCare support Full Unicode support
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| Cinema Tools 4.5 included Comprehensive, integrated film management tools Create PDF, text, and XML film lists for asset tracking Drag and drop files to create new or add into existing Cinema Tools databases Import RED media and DPX image sequences directly into Cinema Tools Create change lists from 2 XML exports from Final Cut Pro Use Cinema Tools databases for relinking of EDLs with 2K and 4K media in Color Include timecode and keycode in the same list Support for 35mm 3-perf, 35mm 4-perf, and 16mm-20 and mixed film formats View feet and frames in Timeline View keycode and ink number overlays on video in Final Cut Pro Film data information in Final Cut Pro Browser 24-fps EDL import and export 24-fps EDL conversion to and from 29.97 fps Import ALE, ATN, FLX, and FTL files in both Cinema Tools and Final Cut Pro Track key numbers, ink numbers, video and audio timecode
| Cut list Change list Optical list Pull list Dupe list Missing elements list Audio EDL
Synchronize Cinema Tools database with Final Cut Pro Poster frame capability Conform clips to specified frame rate Reverse telecine function in either Cinema Tools or Final Cut Pro Export ALE files Import and export Final Cut Pro batch capture lists
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| Apple ProRes family, a 10-bit, full-width VBR codec that supports all major frame sizes and frame rates at target bit rates from 10 Mbps to 754 Mbps DVCPRO HD (P2), XDCAM EX, AVC-Intra, AVCHD, RED (with additional software from RED) import through Log and Transfer with automatic logging, custom naming, browse, mark, and background ingest Easy Export supports presets for background export to Apple TV, iPhone, iPod, YouTube, DVD, Blu-ray disc Apple-designed menus for DVD and animated menus for Blu-ray discs Broadcast Wave Format with drop and non-drop frame timecode options Native editing for DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HD Native editing for HDV including 1080i 50/60, 1080p 24/25/30, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 Native AVC-Intra playback for both AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50 at 1080p 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 Sony XDCAM HD at 25-Mbps CBR, 18- and 35-Mbps VBR at 1080i 50/60 and 1080p 24/25/30/VFR with free Sony software Sony XDCAM HD422 1080i 50/60, 1080p 24/25/30, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 with free Sony software Sony NXCAM SD (PAL and NTSC) is supported using Apple ProRes 422 Sony XDCAM EX 1080p 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 with free Sony plug-in JVC created, Apple QuickTime-wrapped XDCAM EX media imported with drag and drop to a Final Cut Pro bin AVCHD and AVCCAM editing is supported using Apple ProRes Sony IMX playback support at 30, 40, and 50 Mbps for SD
| Sony IMX ingest and output supported with free Sony software Panasonic P2 playback support at 1080p 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, and 720p 24/24N/25/25N/30/50/60/VFR from P2 cards 1080pA 24 (Advanced Pulldown) supported via FireWire from Panasonic AJ-HD1200A and AJ-HD1400 Uncompressed 8- and 10-bit HD (4:2:2 YUV) via Apple-certified third-party PCI card/device Uncompressed 8- and 10-bit SD (4:2:2 YUV) via FireWire or Apple-certified third-party PCI card/device Apple Intermediate Codec OffineRT Photo-JPEG codec Telecine 29.97i to 24p pulldown removal 25 fps @24 fps conversion for editing film in PAL Frame-accurate log and captures Frame-accurate insert and assemble edit-to-tape Serial device control (RS-422, RS-232) FireWire device control Log and capture tool with support for batch, clip, and on-the-fly capturing Still images: PSD, BMP, JPEG, PICT, PNG, SGI, Targa, TIFF Automatic Transfer ingests file-based media with custom clip naming Closed captioning preserved for capture and output to tape
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| Export OMF with volume and pan levels Media management tools for moving, copying, and consolidating media at sequence or project level Render file manager Extensive search, sort, and sift capabilities in Browser Rename Clips to match media and vice versa Maintain Master clips across multiple projects Master and affiliate clips Reveal Clip or Project in Finder Clip label colors Custom comment fields
| Integrated film database with Cinema Tools 4.5 Automatic reconnect to high-resolution media EDL import for batch capture or export for basic metadata exchange Autosave Vault XML interchange format for custom integration work Background rendering, compressing, and transcoding to multiple formats with Easy Export Batch export Send to Compressor integration
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