Summary: Apple’s Final Cut Camera 2.0 brings ProRes RAW, genlock, and manual controls for the new Center Stage front camera—turning iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max into genuinely sync‑capable, broadcast‑grade B‑cams.
Why it matters
Genlock keeps multicam footage frame‑accurate from capture, so live switching is clean and LED‑wall work avoids tearing. ProRes RAW preserves sensor data for heavier grades. Together, they lower the friction to slot phones into pro pipelines.
Key facts
- Platforms: iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max for ProRes RAW and genlock.
- Features: Open Gate, Apple Log 2, Live Multicam integration (Final Cut Pro for iPad).
- Availability: v2.0 released mid‑September via App Store.
What to watch
Accessory ecosystem (e.g., docks that carry reference sync), rolling‑shutter limits in LED volumes, and whether newsrooms adopt iPhone 17 Pro as field B‑cams.