Erst vor wenigen Stunden ist bekannt geworden, dass Apple Anfang 2015 iPhoto und Aperture durch Photos ersetzen wird. Somit wird es zukünftig keine Updates mehr für die beiden Foto-Apps unter OS X geben. Anders sieht es bei den übrigen Pro-Apps aus. Denn soeben hat Cupertino Updates für Final Cut Pro Motion, Compressor und Main Stage veröffentlicht.

Die Aktualisierungen bringen einige neue Features mit sich und können wie gewohnt über den Update Bereich im Mac App Store geladen werden.

Final Cut Pro 10.1.2 

• Optimized, proxy, and rendered media can be stored at any location outside of the library
• Easily delete optimized, proxy, and rendered media from within Final Cut Pro X
• Used media indicators for Compound clips, Multicam clips, and Synced clips
• Option to show only unused media in the Browser
• Apply a standard (Rec. 709) look in real time to high dynamic range and wide color gamut video from ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon, and Sony cameras
• Automatically apply an ARRI embedded 3D LUT from the new AMIRA camera
• Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
• Improved speed and accuracy when synchronizing clips
• Audio recording improvements including countdown and automatic Audition creation from multiple takes
• Fast export of cuts-only projects containing XDCAM media
• Export entire library as a single XML file
• Selecting a library displays key metadata in the Inspector
• Adjust relative and absolute volume of a clip or range selection
• Create Keywords from Finder Tags when importing media
• Option to sort events by date or name in the Libraries list
• Import a clip by dragging directly into the Browser
• Share 4K video to Vimeo

Compressor 4.1.2

• Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
• Better performance when working with large batches
• Status display and improved responsiveness when using “Send to Compressor” from Final Cut Pro X and Motion
• Improved performance and color accuracy when encoding H.264 source files from GoPro cameras
• Fixes issues transcoding alpha channels in image sequences
• Includes general stability improvements

Motion 5.1.1

• Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
• Improved Sequence Text behavior for animating characters, words, and lines
• Enhanced Contrast filter parameters for refined adjustments

Das Update für Main Stage wird wohl in Kürze erscheinen.