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Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

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Post by f_r_d »

danilocesar wrote: post #51

kdenlive is horrible. Really. If you ever worked with professional video editing you know that for a fact. That said: Kdenlive is, by far, the best option OSS available on Linux. openshot is trying, but is pretty unstable and not reliable for big videos.

Well I work with professional video editing and it is my go to tool. I can relate and agree that yes it needs to improve in many aspects but all in all it attends my needs. After the refactoring version is released some cool pro features will be added like advanced trimming tools and nesting.

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

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Post by PhilippGille »

moksha256 wrote: post #83

I'm a simpleton when it comes to video editing, but I was able to make a series of professional-looking videos without a whole lot of trouble in February. I only run Linux, so I'm not sure what I would've done without Kdenlive since I don't see what else I could have possibly used. Huge thanks to everyone who contributes to the project!

> I only run Linux, so I'm not sure what I would've done without Kdenlive since I don't see what else I could have possibly used.

Lightworks should run on Linux. It was used to edit Pulp Fiction, The Wolf of Wall Street and other blockbuster movies.

I used it on Windows a while ago and my basic requirements were met, despite the free version having some limitations (like export resolution and formats).

https://www.lwks.com

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

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Post by PorterDuff »

As an old bored guy, I wonder if they need some help? This is a thing I know a little about.

I wonder if they deal with closed captioning, titling, synching with a VTR, multicamera, drivers for video I/O cards, proper file parsing (depending on things like FFMPEG is not such a great idea), etc.

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

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Post by executivetech »

moksha256 wrote: post #83

I'm a simpleton when it comes to video editing, but I was able to make a series of professional-looking videos without a whole lot of trouble in February. I only run Linux, so I'm not sure what I would've done without Kdenlive since I don't see what else I could have possibly used. Huge thanks to everyone who contributes to the project!

Specially when in the latest iMovie they removed the ability to change aspect ratio, I am not able to make Facebook feed ads in iMovie. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

#105

Post by f_r_d »

PorterDuff wrote: post #103

As an old bored guy, I wonder if they need some help? This is a thing I know a little about. I wonder if they deal with closed captioning, titling, synching with a VTR, multicamera, drivers for video I/O cards, proper file parsing (depending on things like FFMPEG is not such a great idea), etc.

There is a big code refactoring going on and after that multicam is on the roadmap. There is also a project to rewrite the titler. I am sure any kind of input is most welcome. You can use the irc/telegram channels as well as mailing list to contact the team.

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

#106

Post by rhodysurf »

danilocesar wrote: post #51

kdenlive is horrible. Really. If you ever worked with professional video editing you know that for a fact. That said: Kdenlive is, by far, the best option OSS available on Linux. openshot is trying, but is pretty unstable and not reliable for big videos.

I like openshot a lot for quick edits and stuff but yeah it would be rough to do anything production level

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

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Post by baldfat »

PhilippGille wrote: post #102
moksha256 wrote: post #83

I'm a simpleton when it comes to video editing, but I was able to make a series of professional-looking videos without a whole lot of trouble in February. I only run Linux, so I'm not sure what I would've done without Kdenlive since I don't see what else I could have possibly used. Huge thanks to everyone who contributes to the project!

> I only run Linux, so I'm not sure what I would've done without Kdenlive since I don't see what else I could have possibly used. Lightworks should run on Linux. It was used to edit Pulp Fiction, The Wolf of Wall Street and other blockbuster movies. I used it on Windows a while ago and my basic requirements were met, despite the free version having some limitations (like export resolution and formats). https://www.lw…

LOVE Lightworks But I have moved on to Davinci Resolve which is also on Linux. Lightworks workflow is the best but the learning curve is more like a cliff.

Davinci Resolve seriously might be the biggest Video Editor on all three platforms int he next three years. Highly recommended.

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

#108

Post by anonova »

moksha256 wrote: post #83

I'm a simpleton when it comes to video editing, but I was able to make a series of professional-looking videos without a whole lot of trouble in February. I only run Linux, so I'm not sure what I would've done without Kdenlive since I don't see what else I could have possibly used. Huge thanks to everyone who contributes to the project!

Davinci Resolve runs on Linux: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

#109

Post by meruru »

PorterDuff wrote: post #103

As an old bored guy, I wonder if they need some help? This is a thing I know a little about. I wonder if they deal with closed captioning, titling, synching with a VTR, multicamera, drivers for video I/O cards, proper file parsing (depending on things like FFMPEG is not such a great idea), etc.

I would definitely get in touch. I'm not following the project closely, but they have lots of things going on. The refactored timeline got merged just today which might have regressions that weren't caught. Sometimes they hold IRC meetups for people to chime in: https://kdenlive.org/en/category/cafe/

Re: Kdenlive: an open-source video editor

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Post by davidandgoliath »

arminiusreturns wrote: post #89

So I maintain a list of good gpl software, and I would also like to remind people about shotcut. I see constant activity on its github. In the Foss world usually it one give you problems the other will do. (not trying to steal any limelight from kdenlive, which is also doing great, I just like to show people Foss options)

Is this list public? My biggest battle using linux is keeping a list of great software! :)
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