News 

The update includes Final Cut Pro 6.0.3, providing OS X 10.5.2 compatibility and support for editing media in Sony's XDCAM HD422 format.

It also addresses issues in Final Cut Pro where it would sometimes erroneously display a message warning that a project was unreadable, where exported still images would lose quality

ADVERTISEMENT

and when using multiple filters in a mixed-format sequence, Final Cut Pro would use the aspect ratio of the overall sequence rather than the individual clip.

The update also patched Compressor, adding options to create media files for Apple TV with anamorphic (non-square) pixel aspect ratios. The pixels are scaled by Apple TV to fit the intended aspect ratio during playback. In addition Compressor's H.264 for Apple Devices Encoder pane now has a checkbox that allows you to include Dolby Digital Professional (AC-3) tracks (with 5.1-channel surround sound) in output media files intended for Apple TV playback.

Pro Applications Update 2008-01 is available from apple.com/support/downloads with full details provided in the accompanying release notes.