The Next iPad Pro Will be Capable of Running Final Cut Pro
The Next iPad Pro Will be Capable of Running Final Cut Pro

The Next iPad Pro Will be Capable of Running Final Cut Pro

2021-04-12
2 mins read

One of the most intriguing assumptions regarding the anticipated iPad Pro is the capability of running Apple’s Pro Apps, including FCP (Final Cut Pro) and Logic Pro. According to sources, at WWDC Apple will announce the compatibility of this new iPad Pro with selected Pro Apps, as well as Xcode.

The new iPad. Picture: Sonny Dickson
The new iPad. Picture: Sonny Dickson

“The biggest iPad update”

According to Forbes, the forthcoming iPad Pro can be denied as “The Biggest iPad Update Ever. Twitter user Sonny Dickson has shared some photos of the new iPad Pro and Mini. He states that: “Triple Camera array on the pros. Central camera up top on iPad mini; slightly thicker. Hard to tell and different in screen size”. Furthermore, It is reported that the 2021 new iPad Pro will be the first device equipped with iOS 14.5. Indeed, sources confirm that Apple has released beta 7 of iOS 14.5 to developers, and that’s a major step.

New MiniLED technology

Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to showcase a new MiniLED display technology in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The MiniLED screen, which will improve contrast ratios and deliver a brighter picture, will be exclusive to the pricier 12.9-inch model. Furthermore, the new iPad Pro models will be Apple’s first major hardware launch of 2021 and will add to a product line that has performed particularly well as people increasingly work and study from home. Beyond the new display, Apple plans to add a much faster processor on par with the custom M1 chip in its latest Macs, a faster USB-C port that’s compatible with a wider range of accessories and monitors and improved cameras.

The new iPad. Picture: Sonny Dickson
The new iPad. Picture: Sonny Dickson

Apple plans to add a much faster processor on par with the custom M1 chip in its latest Macs, a faster USB-C port that’s compatible with a wider range of accessories and monitors and improved cameras.

Bloomberg

Pro Apps compatibility

The greatest news for our readers is the (possible) compatibility of the upcoming iPad Pro with Apple Pro Apps, including Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. As states by LeaksApplePro: “Apple will announce at WWDC the compatibility of this iPad with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, as well as Xcode”. Furthermore, there will be a new Magic Keyboard alongside with iOS 14.5 Release Candidate.

The iPad Pro and Apple Pro Apps
The iPad Pro and Apple Pro Apps

Apple will announce at WWDC the compatibility of this iPad with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, as well as Xcode.

LeaksApplePro

Wrapping up

It seems that Apple wants to transform the new iPad Pro to a real pro-machine. Imagine editing RAW files via Thunderbolt connection within Final Cut Pro inside the iPad Pro. That should really be defined as a breakthrough and a new approach in video editing. Stay tuned as we’ll keep you posted on more news about the iPad Pro, and its implications on our industry.

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Yossy is a filmmaker who specializes mainly in action sports cinematography. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.
Yossy is the founder of Y.M.Cinema Magazine.

9 Comments

  1. LOL!! This complete BS again. ??‍♂️ Has it been a month already??

    I don’t know how utterly delusional you have to be to not grasp that FCP is so AMAZINGLY far away from being even halfway usable with a touchscreen GUI it’s not even funny, and there is ZERO logical reason why Apple should or would go to the humongoid effort of getting it there. And sure, we’ll just ignore that FCP ALREADY EXISTS on iPad… from Apple… it’s called “IMOVIE”??!! ?

    Puh-leeeeeeze. Anyone with just HALF an IQ point knows that it would make absolutely ZERO sense to try and port FCP of all things to iOS… ???… as if fiddly, useless “pro” editing apps such as LumaFusion or even that KineMaster nonsense were so wildly successful that Apple just HAS to get in on that action?? ??

    Oh wait!! Let’s not forget the AMAZEBALLS success of others such as Avid’s “Avid Studio for iPad”… oh wait… “Pinnacle Studio Pr‪o‬”, right? Yeah. Dat’s da shizz and really proves what a BRILLIANT idea the notion is, hm??

    Dream on and catch a clue already.

    • I agreee with almost everything you said, but Lumafusion is pretty epic on the iPad. Not perfect but the best video editing isolation on a touch screen UI

      • Sure. And you can’t wait to use it for any and every production you do, right?? It’s THAT great.
        ?

        Pfff…

  2. I’m already running LumaFusion on my iPad so the idea of FCP on it is not that far fetched. Combine it with a thunderbolt SSD, Hedge, Frame.io, PostLab and PostLab Drive and you have a very nice portable setup.

    • Yeah, and I’m sure you just can’t stop using it, hm?? ? I’m sure you’re the only one ever for whom this “brilliant idea” of a “pro” NLE on an iPad didn’t wear REALLY thin REALLY quick, right? Sure. ?
      Who DOESN’T want their work stuck on a little iPad island because of the lossy, half-assed compatibility with other NLEs?? ??

      Yup. Absolutely a brilliant idea. Bravo. I can’t wait!

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