AI SummaryA Final Cut Pro FCPXML format reference booster that helps developers generate and understand FCP-compatible XML projects, covering version compatibility, structure, and key features for video editing workflows.
Install
Copy this and paste it into Claude Code, Cursor, or any AI assistant:
I want to install the "final-cut-pro" skill in my project. Please run this command in my terminal: # Install skill into the correct directory (2 files) mkdir -p .claude/skills/final-cut-pro && curl --retry 3 --retry-delay 2 --retry-all-errors -o .claude/skills/final-cut-pro/SKILL.md "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skill/main/skills/development/final-cut-pro/SKILL.md" && curl --retry 3 --retry-delay 2 --retry-all-errors -o .claude/skills/final-cut-pro/metadata.json "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skill/main/skills/development/final-cut-pro/metadata.json" Then restart Claude Code (or reload the window in Cursor) so the skill is picked up.
Description
Apple Final Cut Pro FCPXML format reference. Covers project structure, timeline creation, clip references, effects, and transitions. Use when generating FCP projects or understanding FCPXML structure.
Apple Final Cut Pro XML (FCPXML)
Production-ready patterns for generating FCPXML projects compatible with Final Cut Pro 10.4+.
FCPXML Version Compatibility
| FCP Version | FCPXML Version | Key Features | |-------------|----------------|--------------| | 10.4+ | 1.8+ | Compound clips, roles | | 10.5+ | 1.9 | Enhanced color | | 10.6+ | 1.10 | HDR support | | 10.7+ | 1.11 | Object tracking | Recommendation: Use version 1.9 for broad compatibility.
Basic Project Structure
`xml <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE fcpxml> <fcpxml version="1.9"> <resources> <!-- Media references --> <format id="r1" name="FFVideoFormat1080p24" frameDuration="1/24s" width="1920" height="1080"/> <asset id="a1" name="clip1" src="file://{ABSOLUTE_PATH}/clip1.mov" start="0s" duration="120s" hasVideo="1" hasAudio="1"> <media-rep kind="original-media" src="file://{ABSOLUTE_PATH}/clip1.mov"/> </asset> </resources> <library location="file://{USER_MOVIES}/MyLibrary.fcpbundle/"> <event name="Event 2024-01-15"> <project name="My Project"> <sequence format="r1" duration="300s"> <spine> <!-- Timeline clips go here --> </spine> </sequence> </project> </event> </library> </fcpxml> `
Format Definition
Define the timeline format (resolution, frame rate): `xml <!-- 1080p @ 24fps --> <format id="r1" name="FFVideoFormat1080p24" frameDuration="1/24s" width="1920" height="1080"/> <!-- 4K @ 30fps --> <format id="r2" name="FFVideoFormat4KUHD30p" frameDuration="1001/30000s" width="3840" height="2160"/> <!-- 1080p @ 29.97fps (NTSC) --> <format id="r3" name="FFVideoFormat1080p2997" frameDuration="1001/30000s" width="1920" height="1080"/> `
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