Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage updated to support ProRes 4444 XQ and more!

June 29, 2014

Although Apple has now laid Aperture to rest, they did note that development on Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro would continue and to back up that claim, they're now rolling out updates for Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage through the Mac App Store.

The list of features and additions is rather large with Final Cut Pro seeing the most significant changes but Apple has included the full change logs for everyone to check out. Mainstage hasn't appeared in the Mac App Store as of yet, but Apple has confirmed it will be arriving soon.

Final Cut Pro X

What's New in Version 10.1.2

Optimized, proxy, and rendered media can be stored at any location outside of the library
Easily delete optimized, proxy, and rendered media from within Final Cut Pro X
Used media indicators for Compound clips, Multicam clips, and Synced clips
Option to show only unused media in the Browser
Apply a standard (Rec. 709) look in real time to high dynamic range and wide color gamut video from ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon, and Sony cameras
Automatically apply an ARRI embedded 3D LUT from the new AMIRA camera
Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Improved speed and accuracy when synchronizing clips
Audio recording improvements including countdown and automatic Audition creation from multiple takes
Fast export of cuts-only projects containing XDCAM media
Export entire library as a single XML file
Selecting a library displays key metadata in the Inspector
Adjust relative and absolute volume of a clip or range selection
Create Keywords from Finder Tags when importing media
Option to sort events by date or name in the Libraries list
Import a clip by dragging directly into the Browser
Share 4K video to Vimeo

Motion

What's New in Version 5.1.1

Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Improved Sequence Text behavior for animating characters, words, and lines
Enhanced Contrast filter parameters for refined adjustments

Compressor

What's New in Version 4.1.2

Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Better performance when working with large batches
Status display and improved responsiveness when using "Send to Compressor" from Final Cut Pro X and Motion
Improved performance and color accuracy when encoding H.264 source files from GoPro cameras
Fixes issues transcoding alpha channels in image sequences
Includes general stability improvements

MainStage 3

What's New in Version 3.0.4

Addresses an issue that caused MainStage to quit unexpectedly when using 8-bit Bluetooth headsets and other devices with unsupported bit depths
Resolves an issue that could cause screen controls with independent assignments to move simultaneously

Needless to say, that's a lot of updates across the board so be sure to grab them all. Was there any new features added that you've been waiting for? Let us know in the comments below if there was.