Final Cut Pro 4: What's New in 4.0.1

The Final Cut Pro 4.0.1 update provides performance improvements and enhancements in several key areas. It also resolves some rare instances in which the application would stop responding. This update is strongly recommended for all users of Final Cut Pro 4.

Performance Improvements

• Opening and closing the Trim Edit window
• Opening clips with speed changes in the Viewer
• Render speed
• Playback

Editing Enhancements

• Using match-frame to original media file is improved when working with clips and sub-clips.
• Using match-frame against split edits and speed adjusted clips now produces the expected results.
• Issues with marking track gaps have been addressed.
• Overall responsiveness when trimming has been improved.

Effects Updates

• When Range Checking is on, video in the Canvas will update.
• Play Every Frame will now play out via FireWire.
• Source timecode is maintained on clips with speed changes.
• Text generators use the appropriate typeface for the selected font.
• The position of filter keyframes is maintained when using the Media Manager on clips with speed changes.

Audio Improvements

• Print to Video and Edit to Tape will maintain audio transitions.
• 32kHz audio capture functions properly.
• 24p sequences now playback accurately with audio.

General Application

• Final Cut Pro 4.0.1 includes support for French, German, and Japanese localizations.
• Media Management issues when dealing with composited effects have been resolved.
• Improved detection of timecode breaks for many cameras (including the Canon XL-1).
• F2 key logs clips while in text window.
• Addresses an issue in which sorting by reel may not operate correctly.
• Addresses an issue in which iMovie 3.0.3 projects may not import correctly.
• Playback performance has been improved and functionality issues resolved when the Hand and Zoom tools are used.
• Slight image quality improvements to the uncompressed codecs.

Compressor

• Address an issue in which "Submit" button may not activate properly.

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