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It automatically catalogues large bodies of work and includes a cross-platform client for browsing content, and reviewing and approving material either locally or online over the Internet.

'Final Cut Server's powerful media asset management capabilities simplify managing the thousands of assets that make up a typical edit,' said Rob Schoeben, Apple's vice president of Applications Product Marketing. 'And Final Cut Server's sophisticated workflow automation tools ensure projects flow smoothly through an organisation, enabling everyone to be more productive.'

Final Cut Server includes a range of templates to manage workflow, and a drag-and-drop shot selection and editing tool that integrates with Final Cut Pro 6 projects. It also works in partnership with Compressor 3 to encode work for delivery on television, the web, iPod, Apple TV, DVD and mobile phones.

When available this summer, a single server install will cost £649 inc VAT, and a pack of 10 concurrent client licenses will cost £1299 inc VAT.

Apple has not published minimum system requirements.