new plugin finally enables native blackmagic raw files in final cut pro

BRAW ToolBox, developed by LateNite Films, enables users to import the finicky uncompressed codec directly into Final Cut Pro with complete access to metadata and full RAW support..   we got frustrated when clients would hand over SSDs with 2-4TB's worth of BRAW footage, that we'd need to convert to ProRes to start editing with it Final Cut Pro, wrote Chris Hocking of LateNite Films on the company's website...   While Blackmagic has released BRAW plugins for use Premiere Pro and AVID, Apple seems to ignore user requests for Final Cut Pro...   For whatever reason, Apple does not have BRAW support high on the list, the website continues, nor do they want to help Blackmagic implement BRAW support Final Cut Pro so we took matters into our own hands...   the plugin had to be developed using pair of APIs that can interact with Final Cut Pro in roundabout fashion..   We use FxPlug4 API as our renderer, writes Hocking on the website, and instead of processing the source clip, we replace the clip contents with BRAW clip...   The Toolbox then applies tools from Blackmagic RAW API for all science and processing speeds found DaVinci Resolve.   The plugin also has several other handy features including adding LUTs, converting project files for importing into DaVinci Resolve and CommandPost for processing, HDR workflow, stabilization using GyroFlow, Relinking RAW project files that have been moved, and managing Proxy Clips that have BRAW file..   The Toolbox also provides access to all inside of Final Cut Pro inspector and can set resolution and bitrate options depending on the age and speed of the editing system.   BRAW Toolbox is available through Apple App store for about $80, and until February 13, 2023, there is 50% off sale to introduce the toolbox to eager users.   Read more