Our favorite free video editing software gets unexpected performance boost from new macOS Sonoma
DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro users benefit from macOS Sonoma
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One of the big announcements atApple’sWWDC 2023wasmacOS Sonoma(we looked it up; it means “Valley of the Moon”).
Apple claims the newoperating systemhas a sharp focus on productivity and creativity. It says “the Mac experience is better than ever.” To prove it, the company revealed screensavers, iPhone widgets running on Macs, a gaming mode, and freshvideo conferencingfeatures.
But the new macOS has another surprising feature for users of our pick forbest free video editing software.
The final cut
BeyondWWDC’s bombshell reveal - yes, Snoopy is an Apple fan now - the event served up more than enough meat to keep users happy. There’s a newMacbook Air 15-inchon the way, said to be the “world’s thinnest.” ThewatchOS 10beta countdown has started. And theVision Prois dividing opinion. Isthe VR headset the futureorwill it lose you friends?
The reveal of the new Mac operating system, meanwhile, feels quieter somehow. Muted. Perhaps newPDF editorfunctionalities and a host of “significant” updates to theSafari browseraren’t as eye-catching as a pair of futuristic AR/VR ski goggles.
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However, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, said, “macOS is the heart of the Mac, and with Sonoma, we’re making it even more delightful and productive to use.”
What he didn’t say, but the company later revealed, is that Sonoma adds an extra bonus for video editors.
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Designed for remote and hybrid in-studio workflows, the operating system brings a high-performance mode to the Screen Sharing app. Taking advantage of the media engine in Apple silicon, users are promised responsive remote access with low-latency audio, high frame rates, and support for up to two virtual displays.
According to Apple, “This mode empowers pros to securely access their content creation workflows from anywhere - whether editing inFinal Cut ProorDaVinci Resolve, or animating complex 3D assets in Maya.” It also enables remote colour workflows that previously demanded thebest video editing Macsandbest video editing PCs.
It seems Final Cut Pro is getting a lot of attention lately. May saw the launch ofFinal Cut Pro for iPad- how did it take so long? - and now better support in the operating system. What next? Perhaps thatopen-letter from film & TV professionalspleading for improved support really did focus minds at Apple Park.
Steve is TechRadar Pro’s B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware. He began in tech journalism reviewing photo editors and video editing software at the magazine Web User, where he also covered technology news, features, and how-to guides. Today, he and his team of reviewers test out a range of creative software, hardware, and office furniture. Once upon a time, he wrote TV commercials and movie trailers. Relentless champion of the Oxford comma.
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