Self Proclaimed Master of Opinions on FCP 11 Captions Feature

Lots of chatter on the new Final Cut Pro update, especially around the automatic captioning feature.

The transcription itself works well but there’s a huge oversight

The current subtitles are great for narrative filmmakers exporting SRT files, but many of us are creating other types of videos that could use more modern and customizable options for captions or to avoid confusion, “on screen titles.”

What was expected in FCP 11—and is still missing—is automatic transcription titles with customizable fonts, sizes, colors, and animations which are particularly helpful for short form vertical video engagement.

Using a plugin for this in 2024 is crazy and Apple’s push to cater to creatives doesn’t align with how far FCP has fallen behind competitors, especially when it still has the potential to be a strong value proposition. I