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Introducing Final Cut Studio 2. Editing Unleashed.
Final Cut Studio 2 helps take you beyond mere editing. Discover the intuitive power of new creative tools designed expressly for Final Cut Pro editors. Rapidly move through editing to motion graphics, audio editing and mixing, color grading, and delivery — all as a natural extension of the work you already do.
Final Cut Studio 2 puts a powerful new version of Final Cut Pro at the center of an integrated post-production workflow. Final Cut Pro 6, Motion 3, Soundtrack Pro 2, Compressor 3, DVD Studio Pro 4, and Color — a brand-new application for professional color grading — are all included in Final Cut Studio for $1299.
It’s a Final Cut world
Edit with Final Cut Pro 6.
Independent filmmakers. Hollywood film editors. Corporate video and event producers. Editors with hourly deadlines cutting broadcast spots or network news. Hundreds of thousands of creative professionals all over the world have made Final Cut Pro their first choice for editing. It has rapidly become an industry standard.
Building on this success, Apple has designed each application in Final Cut Studio 2 with Final Cut Pro editors in mind. Start working quickly with intuitive tools and familiar interfaces. Whenever you’re ready for precise control, a comprehensive set of features is just a click away.
The editor’s choice
Final Cut Studio 2 is fast, fluid, and flexible. Use a laptop on location and a desktop in the studio. Start with the tools you already use today and extend your reach when you’re ready. Final Cut Studio 2 has everything you need in a single product.
Edit with Final Cut Pro 6.
Edit. Use Final Cut Pro 6 for native editing of virtually any format — from DV and SD up to HDV, XDCAM HD, DVCPRO HD, and fully uncompressed HD. Or use ProRes 422, a new post-production format from Apple that offers uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes. Drag clips with different formats and even different frame rates into the new open format Timeline.
Animate. Create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics in real time with Motion 3, the fastest and most intuitive way to animate and express your creative vision. Just drag and drop to make dramatic particle effects explode into 3D space; form vector-based paint strokes with the swish of a pen. New Motion master templates let you edit text and drop in video without leaving Final Cut Pro.
Mix with Soundtrack Pro 2.
Mix. Record and edit dialogue, add music and effects, and complete your mix with ease. Soundtrack Pro 2 lets you work faster than ever in its new, streamlined interface. You can even produce in surround sound using innovative visual tools. If you make changes to your edit in Final Cut Pro, you can rapidly update your audio mix with the powerful Conform feature in Soundtrack Pro.
Grade with Color.
Grade. Give your production a signature look or create a consistent feel for shots from different sources. Color is the newest member of the Final Cut Studio family, offering professional color grading that can elevate the quality of any production.
Deliver with Compressor 3.
Deliver. Use Compressor 3 to create pristine-quality output for a wide range of delivery formats — including the web, iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, and broadcast servers. A streamlined new interface lets you batch-process encoding with point-and-click ease. If film is your destination, use Cinema Tools 4 to output film lists that combine timecode and keycode in a single list. Or use DVD Studio Pro 4 for professional DVD authoring and mastering.
Post-production without walls
Final Cut Studio 2 is not just a product. It’s a platform. Open standards encourage innovation, giving developers and partners the freedom to create custom solutions. With XML to share project data and QuickTime to seamlessly move media between systems, Final Cut Studio 2 can fit into virtually any production pipeline or newsroom.
Whether you’re working in a group of 2 or 200, Final Cut Studio lets you collaborate with ease. Share media seamlessly across multiple workstations with Xsan. Use Final Cut Server — with or without Xsan — for media asset management and workflow automation that is deeply integrated with Final Cut Studio 2. Whether you’re cutting commercials, editing feature films, or pushing out the nightly news, Final Cut Server helps you work faster whenever you’re working together.

Final Cut Studio 2. What’s New.
Final Cut Studio 2 is a powerful new version of Apple’s industry-leading post-production software. It includes substantial upgrades — Final Cut Pro 6, Motion 3, Soundtrack Pro 2, and Compressor 3 — and introduces Color, a brand-new application for professional color grading. The following are some of the top new features in Final Cut Studio 2.
Open Format Timeline
Open format Timeline
The new open format Timeline in Final Cut Pro 6 lets you mix and match source material in a wide range of formats and even different frame rates. Freely edit a combination of HD and SD, including NTSC and PAL — all in real time. Watch the QuickTour
Apple ProRes 422
Final Cut Pro 6 introduces ProRes 422, Apple’s new post-production format offering uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes. Use ProRes 422 when collaborating over an Xsan storage network or working on a portable computer in the field; when working with non-native camera formats; or to preserve maximum quality for composites and demanding color grading work. Watch the QuickTour
Cinema Quality
Real-time professional color grading
Use Color, Apple’s new color grading application, to create signature looks for projects ranging from short video pieces to full-length theatrical films. Move freely through a set of streamlined workspaces designed for primary and secondary color adjustments, color effects, reference stills, and geometry changes. An easy-to-use toolset helps editors work efficiently, using familiar interfaces and intuitive adjustment tools. Round-trip integration makes Color a seamless extension of your work in Final Cut Pro 6. Watch the QuickTour
3D Multiplane Compositing
3D multiplane compositing environment
Motion 3 makes it easy to create 3D motion graphics by extending the 2D tools you already use into 3D space. Drag and drop camera behaviors to dolly, truck, and orbit around a scene or move from layer to layer. Use multiple viewports to adjust cameras, lights, layers, and motion paths in 3D space. Then go beyond the basics by bringing elements like particles, Replicator patterns, and text behaviors into this comprehensive 3D design environment. Watch the QuickTour
Point tracking
Point tracking and match moving
Set up point tracking or four-corner match moves in just a few clicks using intuitive new tools in Motion 3. Quickly attach text, particles, or any layer to an object in a video clip and follow the movement of the object with pinpoint accuracy. Say good-bye to guessing and repeated trials; Motion identifies the best potential tracking points and dynamically adjusts for common tracking errors. Watch the QuickTour
Image stabilization and SmoothCam
Motion 3 offers two powerful options for correcting shaky shots. Use the image stabilizer to lock down a shot without the time-consuming setup required by most stabilization tools. Or use the SmoothCam feature to retain standard camera moves like pans, tilts, and zooms while eliminating handheld camera jitters or bumps. Both features are based on sophisticated optical flow technology originally developed for Shake.
Professional multitrack editing
Work more efficiently than ever in the new single-window interface in Soundtrack Pro 2, with tools designed to save you time on common tasks such as selecting takes, spotting sound to video, and removing noise from field recordings. Then use a rich palette of audio effect plug-ins, Foley, sound effects, and music to add the perfect creative touch to your soundtrack. Watch the QuickTour
Surround Sound Mixer
Intuitive surround sound
Soundtrack Pro 2 makes it easy to create professional surround sound mixes. Use an innovative surround panner to view a dynamic visual representation of how sound is panned in the surround field. Choose from more than 1000 royalty-free surround music beds and sound effects; use any of the provided surround audio effect plug-ins, such as the Space Designer convolution reverb, or adapt any mono or stereo effect plug-in for use on surround tracks. Watch the QuickTour
Audio conform process
Automatic audio conform process
If you make changes to your sequence in Final Cut Pro, use the powerful new Conform feature in Soundtrack Pro 2 to automatically update your audio project to match the video edit. The Conform feature compares the two versions and highlights the changed audio clips. Confidence ranking, auditioning, and intuitive navigation tools help you choose which changes to accept, reject, or modify. Then Soundtrack Pro repositions your accepted changes to match the audio edit to the video edit. Watch the QuickTour
Multiformat delivery made easy
MPEG-2 H.264
Compressor 3 has been streamlined to optimize efficiency for any encoding job, including the output of multiple files to multiple formats. With a customizable interface and drag-and-drop batch processing tools, Compressor makes it easy to create files for delivery on iPod, Apple TV, the web, DVD, mobile phones, and next-generation Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. This versatility comes through expanded support for leading industry-standard formats, such as MPEG-2 and H.264, as well as chaptering tools for podcasts and Apple TV.
Distributed Encoding
AutoCluster for distributed encoding
Use the Qmaster application included in Compressor 3 to distribute encoding jobs across a network of Mac systems. The new AutoCluster feature in Qmaster automatically configures a cluster of computers based on available resources. For even faster throughput, you can configure Qmaster to manage individual processors in each computer, turning any Mac Pro into a virtual render farm.

Final Cut Studio 2. Resources.
It truly is a Final Cut world. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned professional, a vast range of tools, training, forums, and other support can help you get the most out of Final Cut Studio.
AppleCare Support
AppleCare
AppleCare Support can help you keep your project running smoothly, whether you’re editing HD video, color grading a film, designing motion graphics, creating a soundtrack, encoding files for output, or authoring custom DVDs. Apple’s support team is on call to provide expert assistance for the applications included in Final Cut Studio, as well as for your Apple hardware.
Additional Training Resources
Broaden your knowledge, dive into a single topic, or pick up a quick tip. Publishers and post-production experts offer a variety of books, CDs, DVDs, and websites, all designed to help you learn more about Final Cut Studio.
Downloads
A selection of popular downloads for Final Cut Studio from Mac OS X Downloads, which features the coolest 3rd party software being developed for Mac OS X. Apple Developer Connection (ADC) members are eligible to submit products for possible listing on the Mac OS X Downloads website. Not a member yet? Sign up for a free ADC Online membership today.
Apple Certified Training
Apple Certified Pro
The Apple Pro Training Program is designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple’s digital media technology while giving you a competitive edge. Editors and other creative professionals — including colorists, graphic designers, sound editors, DVD developers, and teachers — can expand their skills through instructor-led classes and self-study courses. Promote your expertise by becoming an Apple Certified Pro.
Online Communities
As the world of Final Cut Studio professionals continues to expand, the body of collective knowledge grows with it. Tap into a rich source of information-sharing and collegial support by joining a user group or participating in a web forum.

Final Cut Studio 2. Partners.
Apple partners provide leading solutions for cameras, recorders, and other hardware system components, all supported by Final Cut Studio 2.
Plug-ins & Content
Leading third-party developers have created a host of plug-ins, tools, and content for use in Final Cut Studio. Expand your library of visual effects in Final Cut Pro and Motion with FxPlug effect plug-ins. Or enhance your soundtracks with additional loops, sound effects, and Audio Units plug-ins. You can integrate Final Cut Studio into virtually any production pipeline — from a post facility to a newsroom — with software tools that take advantage of its open XML-based architecture, QuickTime, and FireWire.
I/O Devices
The open, extensible architecture of Final Cut Studio puts it at the center of a wide variety of integrated post-production systems. A number of Apple partners manufacture system components, such as video capture and output devices, control surfaces — including Mackie and TASCAM devices — to enhance your workflow.
Cameras & Recorders
Manufacturers of next-generation cameras and recorders — including Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Canon, and RED Digital Cinema — work in partnership with Apple to create powerful end-to-end solutions for the production industry.
Advanced Workflow Solutions
Industry-leading companies work with Apple to provide solutions for advanced workflows, including asset management tools, archiving, and tools for collaborative environments.
Broadcast Integration
Several companies deliver products which help to ensure that Final Cut Studio is ready to meet the specialized needs of the broadcast industry. From automation solutions to broadcast servers, these companies provide the tools that enable broadcast companies to leverage the power of Final Cut Studio.

Final Cut Studio 2. System Requirements.
Minimum Requirements to Install All Final Cut Studio Applications
* A Macintosh computer with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Xeon processor
* 1GB of RAM
* An AGP or PCI Express Quartz Extreme graphics card (Final Cut Studio is not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors)
* A display with 1024-by-768 resolution or higher
* Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
* QuickTime 7.1.6 or later
* A DVD drive for installation
Application-Specific Requirements
Final Cut Pro
* Capturing HD resolution video using the ProRes 422 format requires a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or a G5 Quad computer and a qualified third-party capture card.
* AVCHD support is supported only with a Mac Pro with an Intel processor.
* DVD-based AVCHD camcorders are not supported in Mac OS X v10.4 or earlier.
Motion
* The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, iMac with Intel Core Duo, Power Mac G5, or iMac G5; 1.25GHz or faster PowerBook G4; or 1.25GHz or faster flat-panel iMac:
o ATI Radeon 9800, 9700 Pro, 9600 XT, or 9600 Pro
o ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600
o NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, 6600 LE, FX Go5200, or FX 5200 Ultra
* For 16- and 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with at least 128MB of VRAM
Color
* The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, 17-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac with Intel Core Duo, or 2.5GHz or faster Power Mac G5 Quad:
o ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
o ATI Radeon X1600
o ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO
o NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, or Quadro FX 4500
* A display with 1680-by-1050 resolution or higher
* A three-button mouse for full functionality
DVD Studio Pro
* For playback of DVD Studio Pro 4-authored HD DVDs: a Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor
* For writing finished projects to disc: an Apple SuperDrive or other DVD recorder
* For writing finished projects to a double-layer disc: a double-layer-compatible recorder and double-layer media
* For transporting HD projects to a replicator: an external drive or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
* For transporting SD projects that contain copy-protection or dual-layer features to a replicator: a DLT drive, external drive, or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
Soundtrack Pro
* For 5.1 surround monitoring of multichannel audio content: an audio interface with a minimum of six outputs
* For multitrack recording: an audio interface with multiple inputs
Recommended Configurations
The following are recommended for all applications:
* 2GB of RAM when working with compressed HD and uncompressed SD sources
* 4GB of RAM when working with uncompressed HD sources
Application-Specific Recommendations
Motion
* One of the following graphics cards is highly recommended:
o ATI Radeon X1900 XT, X850 XT, X800 XT, or X1600
o NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL, or Quadro FX 4500
* For 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with 256MB of VRAM or more
Color
* The following graphics card is highly recommended:
o ATI Radeon X1900 XT
* Dual displays with 1920-by-1200 or higher resolution
Available Disk Space
* 4GB of disk space required to install all applications (Final Cut Pro, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, Cinema Tools, LiveType, Compressor, and Apple Qmaster)
* Additional 55GB required to install all optional templates, content, and tutorials (may be installed on separate disks):
o 9GB for DVD Studio Pro content
o 8GB for Motion templates and tutorial media
o 24GB for Soundtrack Pro audio content
o 12GB for LiveFonts and LiveType animated elements and templates
o 2GB for Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio Tutorials media