Beyond speed, 10.6.5 solved persistent bugs that plagued the 10.6.x cycle:
: For pros using an iPad as a second monitor, 10.6.5 addressed stability issues specifically when disconnecting a Sidecar display on Intel-based Macs. Key Technical Fixes final cut pro 1065 exclusive
: The standout "exclusive" for this version was faster H.264 and HEVC exporting specifically for Macs with Apple silicon (M1 and M2 series). Beyond speed, 10
Real-world Impact : Tests showed slight improvements for standard YouTube shorts and 10-minute graphic-heavy projects, though extremely complex 4K projects occasionally saw varied results. : Fixed a frustrating issue where adding images
: Fixed a frustrating issue where adding images from the Photos browser would cause extra media to be appended incorrectly to projects.
: Improved reliability of ProRes RAW ISO and color temperature settings, which were sometimes ignored in earlier sub-versions during final renders. Comparison: 10.6.5 vs. Later Versions Is Final Cut Pro 10.6.5 update ACTUALLY Faster?