| Minimum System Requirements | | Mac computer with an Intel processor1GB 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 higherMac OS X v10.5.6 or laterQuickTime 7.6 or laterDVD drive for installationFor 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 timeEdit at 23.976, true 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, or 60 fpsAutomatic Sequence Conform creates correct sequence settings with first editMulticam editing of up to 128 sources with real-time playback of up to 16 anglesSource/Record three-point editing modelInsert and overwrite with or without transitionsReplace, fit to fill, and superimpose editsEdit overlay for drag-and-drop editingBlade and Blade All tools for adding editsExtend and split editsA/V Sync indicators in TimelineAdjacent (through edit) indicators in Timeline
 | Dupe detection in TimelineKeyframe graphsTrack targetingTrack lockingAuto Select toolsMulti colored markers for sequences and clipsRipple sequence markersMatchframe for master clips, subclips, and subclip parent clipsMulti-Touch gesture supportColor-coded, drag-and-drop reorder of tabs in the TimelineClose Other Tabs shortcut in Timeline and Browser
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|  | | FxPlug supportAlpha Channel Matte TransitionsGlobal Transitions adds effects between In and Out pointsDirect access and modify Motion templatesRT Extreme for scalable software-based, multistream real-time effects in SD and HD formatsDynamic RT for automatically adjusting playback quality and/or frame rate based on hardware capabilitiesMotion integration for advanced motion graphics work8-bit, 10-bit, and HDR (32-bit floating point) image processingSpeed Tool for speed changes in the TimelineChange Speed interface with speed ramping presetsKeyframe graphs and editing in Viewer or Timeline
 | More than 200 transitions, effects, and filtersUnlimited effects favoritesCopy and paste motion and effect attributes to multiple clipsUnlimited layers with support for nestingBezier curves with movable motion pathsNumeric control and keyframe capabilities for precise animation and effectsAdvanced 2D and 3D titles with Boris Calligraphy includedComposite and transfer modesImport multilayered Photoshop files with layers and Alpha channel supportFXScript and FXBuilder for designing custom filters and effectsSafe Area Display for positioning titles and effects for SD inside HD frame
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|  | | Large Timecode Viewer with additional display for metadataiChat Theater preview for real-time collaborationHigh-quality, real-time video vectorscopes and waveform monitorsMultitrack Audio MixerKeyboard and user interface customization tool
 | Voice Over tool for adding narration directly to TimelineFrame Viewer for split screen shot comparisonsSource timecode and film footage overlays in Viewer and CanvasQuickView for RAM-based previews of complex multilayered sequences
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|  | | Subframe audio keyframing to 1/100th of a frameReal-time audio filter adjustments during playbackUp to 24 channels in and out5.1 surround sound monitoringOMF audio export with pan and volume levelsReal-time, software-based audio normalizationOnscreen multitrack mixing consoleExternal control surface supportSoundtrack Pro round-trip for advanced audio mixing and sound designReal-time fader automation
 | Variable keyframe thinningReal-time audio filters and effectsSampling up to 96kHz and 24 bitsAudio level meters per trackMac OS X Audio Units plug-in supportPan controlsMute and solo controlsAudio waveform display in Viewer and TimelineLogarithmic audio fadesMore than 30 audio filters
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|  | |  | 4- and 8-point garbage mattesReal-time, hardware-accurate waveform monitor and vectorscopesBroadcast-safe filterRange-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 DisplaySD, HD, and 2K monitor full-screen playback with Apple-certified third-party PCI card or deviceMode-free interface for workflow efficiencyMultiple sequences and projects open simultaneouslyUp to 99 levels of undo99 audio and 99 video tracks with support for nesting sequences togetherUser preferences that can be moved from system to systemEasy Setups for quick configurationDynamic and customizable window resizing and arrangements
 | Customizable keyboard and user interface buttonsCustomizable real-time effects settingsCustomizable render settingsCustomizable Browser layoutsCustomizable track layoutsExternal editor support (helper applications)Create Support Profile command for improved AppleCare supportFull Unicode support
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|  | | Cinema Tools 4.5 includedComprehensive, integrated film management toolsCreate PDF, text, and XML film lists for asset trackingDrag and drop files to create new or add into existing Cinema Tools databasesImport RED media and DPX image sequences directly into Cinema ToolsCreate change lists from 2 XML exports from Final Cut ProUse Cinema Tools databases for relinking of EDLs with 2K and 4K media in ColorInclude timecode and keycode in the same listSupport for 35mm 3-perf, 35mm 4-perf, and 16mm-20 and mixed film formatsView feet and frames in TimelineView keycode and ink number overlays on video in Final Cut ProFilm data information in Final Cut Pro Browser24-fps EDL import and export24-fps EDL conversion to and from 29.97 fpsImport ALE, ATN, FLX, and FTL files in both Cinema Tools and Final Cut ProTrack key numbers, ink numbers, video and audio timecode
 | Cut listChange listOptical listPull listDupe listMissing elements listAudio EDL
 Synchronize Cinema Tools database with Final Cut ProPoster frame capabilityConform clips to specified frame rateReverse telecine function in either Cinema Tools or Final Cut ProExport ALE filesImport 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 MbpsDVCPRO 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 ingestEasy Export supports presets for background export to Apple TV, iPhone, iPod, YouTube, DVD, Blu-ray discApple-designed menus for DVD and animated menus for Blu-ray discsBroadcast Wave Format with drop and non-drop frame timecode optionsNative editing for DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HDNative editing for HDV including 1080i 50/60, 1080p 24/25/30, 720p 24/25/30/50/60Native AVC-Intra playback for both AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50 at 1080p 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60Sony XDCAM HD at 25-Mbps CBR, 18- and 35-Mbps VBR at 1080i 50/60 and 1080p 24/25/30/VFR with free Sony softwareSony XDCAM HD422 1080i 50/60, 1080p 24/25/30, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 with free Sony softwareSony NXCAM SD (PAL and NTSC) is supported using Apple ProRes 422Sony XDCAM EX 1080p 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 with free Sony plug-inJVC created, Apple QuickTime-wrapped XDCAM EX media imported with drag and drop to a Final Cut Pro binAVCHD and AVCCAM editing is supported using Apple ProResSony IMX playback support at 30, 40, and 50 Mbps for SD
 | Sony IMX ingest and output supported with free Sony softwarePanasonic P2 playback support at 1080p 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, and 720p 24/24N/25/25N/30/50/60/VFR from P2 cards1080pA 24 (Advanced Pulldown) supported via FireWire from Panasonic AJ-HD1200A and AJ-HD1400Uncompressed 8- and 10-bit HD (4:2:2 YUV) via Apple-certified third-party PCI card/deviceUncompressed 8- and 10-bit SD (4:2:2 YUV) via FireWire or Apple-certified third-party PCI card/deviceApple Intermediate CodecOffineRT Photo-JPEG codecTelecine 29.97i to 24p pulldown removal25 fps @24 fps conversion for editing film in PALFrame-accurate log and capturesFrame-accurate insert and assemble edit-to-tapeSerial device control (RS-422, RS-232)FireWire device controlLog and capture tool with support for batch, clip, and on-the-fly capturingStill images: PSD, BMP, JPEG, PICT, PNG, SGI, Targa, TIFFAutomatic Transfer ingests file-based media with custom clip namingClosed captioning preserved for capture and output to tape
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|  | | Export OMF with volume and pan levelsMedia management tools for moving, copying, and consolidating media at sequence or project levelRender file managerExtensive search, sort, and sift capabilities in BrowserRename Clips to match media and vice versaMaintain Master clips across multiple projectsMaster and affiliate clipsReveal Clip or Project in FinderClip label colorsCustom comment fields
 | Integrated film database with Cinema Tools 4.5Automatic reconnect to high-resolution mediaEDL import for batch capture or export for basic metadata exchangeAutosave VaultXML interchange format for custom integration workBackground rendering, compressing, and transcoding to multiple formats with Easy ExportBatch exportSend to Compressor integration
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