Apple has announced Final Cut Camera 2.0 for the iPhone, which brings ProRes RAW recording and genlock sync support for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
ProRes RAW addresses the substantial technical demands of high-resolution video by unifying professional workflows with a single, industry-standard format that delivers RAW flexibility with the renowned performance of ProRes. By leveraging the dedicated Media Engine in Apple silicon, ProRes RAW achieves both faster exports and smaller, more flexible files than other RAW formats, delivering an unparalleled post-production experience. In the upcoming releases of Final Cut Pro 11.2 and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.3, editors gain precise control over iPhone ProRes RAW footage, with direct adjustments for exposure, color temperature, tint, and demosaicing.
Version 2.0 also adds open gate recording, which uses the full camera sensor to capture more of the scene than standard 4K, making it easier to crop, stabilize, or change aspect ratios without losing image quality.
The new Genlock support allows multiple iPhone 17 Pro devices record in sync with each other and with professional cameras. The feature eliminates the need to manually align footage frame-by-frame during editing. Blackmagic Design’s Camera ProDock is already compatible with the new genlock feature.
Other new features for Final Cut Camera 2.0 include:
- Support for Apple Log 2, giving users the ability to record in an even wider color gamut in ProRes or HEVC with iPhone 17 Pro. Users can apply the Log 2 LUT in Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac to view and edit their footage with the vibrancy of the original scene.
- The ability to enable Timecode with options like Time of Day, Record Run, or external timecode for precise identification of footage during post-production.
- Support for video capture using the new 200 mm Telephoto camera using ProRes up to 4K60 fps on iPhone 17 Pro for even more framing options.
The upcoming Final Cut Pro 11.2 and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.3 will add tools designed for specifically editing iPhone ProRes RAW footage, including exposure and color temperature controls.
Final Cut Camera 2.0 will be available later this month as a free download or update on the App Store. Final Cut Camera 2.0 requires iPhone Xs or later running iOS 18.6 or later, with some features requiring iOS 26 or iPhone 17 Pro.
