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Final Cut Pro for video podcasts

Podcasting has always been about the power of storytelling. But today, stories are being told with more than just sound. Video is a core part of the podcast experience, helping creators connect more deeply with their audiences. Whether you’re filming in a studio or recording remotely, Final Cut Pro makes it easier than ever to produce professional, dynamic video podcasts right from your Apple devices.

Why Final Cut Pro for podcasters?

Final Cut Pro gives you the same editing power used by filmmakers and creators around the world, with tools that are approachable, flexible, and built to work across Mac and iPad. It’s fast, intuitive, and deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem, making it easy to bring together your recordings, visuals, music, and graphics.

Turn your iPad into a portable podcast studio

With Final Cut Pro for iPad and the Final Cut Camera app, your iPad becomes a full production setup.

Podcasters can:

  • Record high-quality video and audio directly into Final Cut Pro for iPad.
  • Capture and sync up to four angles wirelessly using the Live Multicam feature in Final Cut Pro for iPad.
  • Control settings live, including frame rate, resolution, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.
  • Edit episodes on the go with the Magnetic Timeline, audio tools, and multicam support.

Key features for editing video podcasts

Here’s how Final Cut Pro helps you craft polished, professional video podcasts.

Multicam editing

Whether you’re recording a remote interview or a studio conversation, multicam editing lets you combine multiple angles and switch between them seamlessly. Learn more about multicam editing.

On iPad, Live Multicam clips automatically transfer, sync, and appear in your browser with no extra setup required.

Audio tools built in

Great video podcasts start with clean audio. Final Cut Pro includes tools to isolate voices, reduce background noise, and adjust levels in just a few taps. You can also expand and edit individual mic channels when using multichannel audio files—no extra plug-ins needed.

Add chapter markers

On Mac, you can break up your episode with clickable chapter markers that help viewers jump to different segments. These work in QuickTime, Apple Podcasts, iOS, and Apple TV. Learn how to add chapter markers.

Automatic captions

Final Cut Pro on Mac can now generate captions using voice transcription powered by Apple Silicon. It’s fast, accurate, and easy to edit. Learn how to transcribe and create captions.

Built-in content

Choose from the vast built-in content library of dynamic titles, effects, generators, and more—no need for external tools. Everything you need is included in Final Cut Pro.

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