Improve your workflow with third-party products, detailed online tutorials, and support from a thriving community of industry professionals.
Plug-ins, devices, and content.
Learn more about the wide variety of plug-ins, content, and devices that extend the power of FinalCutPro.
Learn More about Plug-ins, devices, and content.
View apps on the MacAppStore
Documentation
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Explore online user guides for Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor:
FinalCutPro UserGuide
Motion User Guide
Compressor User Guide
Download the user guides as PDFs:
FinalCutPro UserGuide (PDF)
Motion User Guide (PDF)
Compressor User Guide (PDF)
You can also get the user guides from AppleBooks:
FinalCutPro User Guide
Motion User Guide
Compressor User Guide
Learn about the latest updates to FinalCutPro, Motion, and Compressor:
What’s New in FinalCutPro10.6
FinalCutProrelease notes
What’s New in Motion 5.6
Motion release notes
What’s New in Compressor 4.6
Compressor release notes
Ripple Training
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Learn the fundamentals and discover advanced tips from the FinalCutPro experts at RippleTraining.
What’s New in
FinalCutPro10.6
Explore the powerful new features in FinalCutPro10.6 with free tutorials led by Ripple Training’s Steve Martin and Mark Spencer.
What’s New in Motion 5.6
Mark Spencer provides an in-depth overview of the new features in Motion 5.6 including object tracking and the new Neon filter.
Getting Started in FinalCutPro
Learn from Ripple Training founder Steve Martin in this free 10-lesson tutorial series for new users.
Getting Started in Motion
Learn the foundations of building beautiful motion graphics.
Core Training
This foundational six-hour curriculum covers the essentials, from import to final delivery and everything inbetween.
In-Depth Training
Learn techniques for media management, audio editing, color grading, and more in this deep-dive series designed forpros.
iJustine Teaches FinalCutPro
Follow along with popular YouTuber iJustine, as she teaches you her complete workflow for creating and delivering videos using FinalCutPro.
Learn More about iJustine Teaches FinalCutPro
Video Encoding in Compressor4.4
Master the process of video encoding. Learn how to create custom presets, use droplets to save time, and leverage distributed processing with other Mac computers on your network.
Advanced Motion Training
Learn advanced motion graphics techniques including working with particle emitters, replicators and cameras, as well as how to rig and publish your compositions to Final Cut Pro.
Free Quick Tips for Final Cut Pro and Motion
Learn useful tips and tricks to make you faster and more proficient in Final Cut Pro and Motion.
Using 3D Objects in Motion
Mark Spencer shows you how to work with 3D objects in Motion.
Web Tutorials
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Whether you’re new to FinalCutPro or just looking to pick up some tips, you can get up to speed quickly by viewing online tutorials from leading video training developers.
FCP from PremiumBeat
Visit The Beat blog for news, tips, and tricks on FinalCutPro. Then download FinalCutPro Editor Kits to learn key FinalCutPro techniques — such as 3D titles and speed effects — with accompanying tutorials and free PremiumBeat music and Shutterstock footage.
LinkedIn Learning
FinalCutPro Essential Training is a video-based tutorial series that covers all aspects of FinalCutPro. Instructor Nick Harauz helps you get up and running, cut a story, mix audio, and deliver a final project. You can also learn new FinalCutPro editing techniques every Friday in FinalCutPro Weekly with Nick Harauz and Jeff Greenberg.
macProVideo.com
The Mac Training Specialists at macProVideo.com bring you tutorials for FinalCutPro and Motion. Stream them in your web browser or download HD videos to your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Get started with nearly an hour of free FinalCutPro First Look tutorials.
HawaikiMotionTutorials
Learn advanced visual effects and compositing techniques from Simon Ubsdell using Motion.
PowerUp Training
Larry Jordan provides comprehensive training to video editors covering FinalCutPro, Motion, and Compressor. His conversational style, in-depth techniques, and extensive resources help media pros find work, improve their skills, and keep clients happy.
POST-PROfessionals
Robin Kurz’s best-selling German language FinalCutPro training includes nearly 15 hours of instruction, starting with the basics and going all the way to project delivery. Learn tips and tricks designed for the beginning editor and experienced professional.
AV Ultra
Free high-quality and professional Motion5 training from Stanislaw Robert Luberda. Learn the basics of animation using Behaviors and Keyframes, and go further with lessons covering rigging and publishing titles, effects, and transitions in Final Cut Pro.
Pixel Film Studios
David Austin leads you through over 200 easy to understand tutorials for Final Cut Pro — allowing editors to master the program at their own pace.
Tech Talk America
An interactive 12-part course on video production made specifically for small businesses and nonprofits, presented by David A. Cox.
Books
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FinalCutPro: Pro Workflow
Proven feature-film techniques from Michael Matzdorff, first assistant editor on the Warner Bros. film Focus starring Will Smith, which was edited entirely in FinalCutPro.
Buy on Apple Books
Motion Cookbook
Take full advantage of the deep features in Motion. Author Nick Harauz takes you through dozens of tutorials with downloadable content and descriptive text and images that are easy tofollow.
FinalCutPro Efficient Editing
A comprehensive, best-practice guide from Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, you’ll explore FinalCutPro by following an editing workflow from shoot to delivery.
Buy on Apple Books
Motion: How It Works
This 300-page interactive ebook by author Edgar Rothermich teaches Motion using rich illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to comprehend complex concepts, features, and workflows in a very intuitiveway.
Buy on Apple Books
White Papers
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The ProRes White Paper and ProRes RAW White Paper include detailed technical and workflow information about the Apple ProRes codec. Visit the ProRes Authorized Products page to view Apple-certified ProRes products.
The FinalCutPro Media Management White Paper describes how to manage media with libraries in FinalCutPro.
The iTunes Store Package Quick Start Guide describes how to use Compressor to turn your movie into an iTunes Store package and use Apple-certified delivery partners to submit to the iTunes Store for sale.
Working with Wide Color Gamut and High Dynamic Range in FinalCutPro offers a deeper look at High Dynamic Range (HDR) and wide color workflows with FinalCutPro, so you can get the most from your RAW and LogCfootage.
The Audio Roles White Paper explains how to use the power and flexibility of roles for editing, audio adjustments, and mixing.
The RED Workflows White Paper outlines various options for RED-based post-production workflows with FinalCutPro.
The Final Cut Pro Shared & Remote Solutions White Paper published by frame.io describes best practices in shared and remote workflows for individuals and teams. It includes up to date information on third party hardware and software for storage, collaboration and review and approval.
Support
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Apple Support Pages
Find up-to-date information about key topics and basic troubleshooting tips for all three apps.
FinalCutPro Support Page
Motion Support Page
Compressor Support Page
Apple Support Communities
Participate in online forums for FinalCutPro, Compressor, and Motion hosted by Apple.
FinalCutPro Support Communities
Motion Support Communities
Compressor Support Communities
Pro Video Formats
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Pro Video Formats
The Pro Video Formats package is a free download available to all Mac users. It provides support for a range of video codecs used in professional video workflows.
Learn more about Pro Video Formats
Communities
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Tap into a rich source of information sharing and support by visiting a FinalCutPro blog, participating in a web forum, or attending a user group in your area.
Blogs
Alex4D
Curated blog of news and notes about the FinalCutPro ecosystem.
FCP.co
The most comprehensive resource for FinalCutPronews.
Podcasts
FinalCutPro Radio
Helpful tips, tricks, and commentary on FinalCutPro.
MacBreak Studio
FinalCutPro veterans discuss video production on Maccomputers.
Web Forums
Apple Support Communities
Forums for Apple applications, hostedbyApple.
Creative Cow
Forums for discussing FinalCutPro tips andtechniques.
FCP.co Forum
The forum companion to the comprehensive FCP.cowebsite.
FinalCutPro Editors
Facebook group for FinalCutPro tips anddiscussions.
View Tweets about Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Pro on Facebook
Read posts about new products and plug‑ins related to FinalCutPro.
User Groups - USA
User Groups - International
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