While version 1.9.2 remains a functional tool for users on older macOS systems, the developer has since released Color Finale 2 , which introduces more advanced features like AI-based masking and enhanced performance for Apple Silicon M-series chips .
: The inclusion of vectorscopes and waveforms within the plug-in interface ensures that grades stay within legal broadcast limits while achieving the desired aesthetic. Performance Color Finale Pro 1.9.2-
. As Apple transitioned to M1/M2/M3 chips (Apple Silicon) and newer macOS versions (like Sonoma or Ventura), version 1.9.2 became a "legacy" tool. While version 1
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Wheels don’t respond | Close and re-open Color Finale Pro UI from FCP’s Window menu | | Tracker fails | Use FCP’s built‑in tracking instead (v1.9.2 tracker is basic) | | LUTs not showing | Place custom .cube LUTs in ~/Documents/Color Finale Pro/LUTs/ | | Render artifacts | Disable “Smart Conform” on the clip before applying plugin | | High memory usage | Break timeline into multiple Color Finale Pro instances per 10–15 clips | As Apple transitioned to M1/M2/M3 chips (Apple Silicon)
Color Finale is optimized for Apple hardware, particularly Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips) and the FxPlug 4 architecture Color Finale My 6 Step Color Grading Process with Color Finale 2 Pro
While version 1.9.2 remains a functional tool for users on older macOS systems, the developer has since released Color Finale 2 , which introduces more advanced features like AI-based masking and enhanced performance for Apple Silicon M-series chips .
: The inclusion of vectorscopes and waveforms within the plug-in interface ensures that grades stay within legal broadcast limits while achieving the desired aesthetic. Performance
. As Apple transitioned to M1/M2/M3 chips (Apple Silicon) and newer macOS versions (like Sonoma or Ventura), version 1.9.2 became a "legacy" tool.
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Wheels don’t respond | Close and re-open Color Finale Pro UI from FCP’s Window menu | | Tracker fails | Use FCP’s built‑in tracking instead (v1.9.2 tracker is basic) | | LUTs not showing | Place custom .cube LUTs in ~/Documents/Color Finale Pro/LUTs/ | | Render artifacts | Disable “Smart Conform” on the clip before applying plugin | | High memory usage | Break timeline into multiple Color Finale Pro instances per 10–15 clips |
Color Finale is optimized for Apple hardware, particularly Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips) and the FxPlug 4 architecture Color Finale My 6 Step Color Grading Process with Color Finale 2 Pro