New Final Cut Pro was nearing completion, sources say

Changes "dramatic and ambitious"

Apple is on the verge of finishing the next version of its high-end video editing tool, Final Cut Pro, sources say. A small number of editors said traveled on campus Apple recently to see the new software and professional feedback. Although some work to do, is nearing completion, specify sources.

Updates are described as "dramatic and ambitious. Interface has been completely overhauled, one source explained, and some major architecture change. Although the nature of architectural changes unmentioned, the software will probably switch to 64-bit codebase, finally taking advantage of Snow Leopard and multi-core processors have long been standard in Macs.

According to the program be shipping some time this spring, possibly in conjunction with the annual Conference of the NAB (National Association of broadcasters). It is expected that Apple would like new Final Cut out in 2010, but delays can take their victims. CEO Steve Jobs promised a release date earlier this year.


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