Apple announces Final Cut Express HD; will ship in February

Apple hopes to introduce entry-level professional video editors to Hi-Definition with the release of Final Cut Express HD, which allows capture, edit and output of High Definition Video (HDV)

The software allows users to instantly preview effects, filters, transitions and multi-stream composites in real time, without rendering. Final Cut Express HD also supports Digital Cinema Desktop, a feature that enables HD and DV preview monitoring on a primary or secondary Apple Cinema Display. Final Cut Express HD also supports direct timeline file placement from Motion, Apple's real-time motion graphics design program.

Final Cut Express HD now includes Soundtrack, Apple's music creation software that includes 4,000 royalty-free, professionally-recorded instrument loops and sound effects

Final Cut Express HD will be available in February through the Apple Store for US$299 with an upgrade price of US$99.

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