# NDI Output for Final Cut Pro

**NDI Output for Final Cut Pro** is a groundbreaking plugin that seamlessly integrates your laptop or workstation into your live production workflow. (Available for **Mac** only)\
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By enabling you to send an NDI stream directly from your Final Cut Pro timeline, it simplifies the review and approval process, streamlines collaboration between remote teams, and accelerates editing workflows.

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Download NDI Tools [here](https://ndi.video/tools/download/).
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## Installation

* Install [NDI Tools](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/installing-ndi-tools) on your machine.
* Open or start a new project in Final Cut Pro.

## Setup

1. **Configure Sound Preferences**

   * Go to `Sound` in `System Preferences` on your Mac.
   * Set `Sound Output` to `NDI Audio`.

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2. **NDI Output Settings**

   * Open `NDI Output` in `System Preferences`.
   * Set the `Video Format` and `Frame Rate` to match your Final Cut Pro project settings.

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3. **Match Final Cut Pro Project Settings**

   * Ensure that your Final Cut Pro project settings match the configurations you set in the `NDI Output` preferences.

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4. **Enable A/V Output in Final Cut Pro**

   * Open Final Cut Pro.
   * In the `Window` menu, enable `A/V Output`.

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## **Viewing with NDI Video Monitor:**

* Use NDI-enabled software, such as [NDI Studio Monitor](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/studio-monitor), to view these sources.
* Right-click on [NDI Studio Monitor](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/studio-monitor), choose the transmitting device's name and select `Final Cut Pro`.

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## See it in action&#x20;

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