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Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Shotcut (on Linux at least) just doesn't work. I've used pretty much all amateur video-making software for Windows and some for Mac, Screenflow, FinalCut Pro, etc. The best by far is FinalCut Pro (Mac-only), because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag, even when adding complicated effects. The situation on Linux is dismal. The only good one is https://kdenli…

What about OpenShot?

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Shotcut (on Linux at least) just doesn't work. I've used pretty much all amateur video-making software for Windows and some for Mac, Screenflow, FinalCut Pro, etc. The best by far is FinalCut Pro (Mac-only), because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag, even when adding complicated effects. The situation on Linux is dismal. The only good one is https://kdenli…

kdenlive is unfortunately also using the MLT Framework, which is terrible (does basic things like scaling horribly).

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Being a hobby blender user i have used many Video editing softwares but i keep coming back to blender as my one stop shop for everything. Effects, Video Editing, Sound sync.. Other editors i use are KDenlive, Pitivi, Openshot and lesser known VLMC from the creators of VLC player.

Did you ever try cinelerra[1]?

[1] http://cinelerra.org/

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Interesting. I had not realized Blender could be used for video editing too.

The problem with Blender is that its UI is completely different of the other editors. You'd have to invest a lot of time learning it.

A better deal than investing a lot of time in recovering from crashes and redoing the same editing project with different software.

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Shotcut (on Linux at least) just doesn't work. I've used pretty much all amateur video-making software for Windows and some for Mac, Screenflow, FinalCut Pro, etc. The best by far is FinalCut Pro (Mac-only), because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag, even when adding complicated effects. The situation on Linux is dismal. The only good one is https://kdenli…

OpenShot is far less crashy in recent years than it used to be.

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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I do some video editing contract work from time to time. I never know what I will have to use so I have pretty much used all of them. They are unstable because they require huge amount of resources, especially if your looking for 4k source material. You must have a very powerful machine. I don't have many crashes when working on high end custom built machines, but they do happen. From most stable to least stable for…

Missing from your list is HitFilm Express. I really like it. I've learned it in a VFX course and is really excellent for video editing. It is really fun to make some VFX effects in your family videos. Unfortunately, it is Mac and Windows only.

Never used it sorry. I pretty much use only professional level tools currently. There are many other good good enough editors. I actually like Davinci Resolve and Vega due to it actually have limited defaults and simpler editing interface So smaller editors can be great.

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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I do some video editing contract work from time to time. I never know what I will have to use so I have pretty much used all of them. They are unstable because they require huge amount of resources, especially if your looking for 4k source material. You must have a very powerful machine. I don't have many crashes when working on high end custom built machines, but they do happen. From most stable to least stable for…

> Lightworks [...is] basically free I've looked at Lightworks before, but it looks like the free version only exports up to 720p? If that's the case, that's an immediate deal-breaker :(

If your looking for a new free editor Davinci Resolve is the clear choice right now. Actually for any money it is my choice. Just 2 years ago it was $2000 and I thought it was well worth the cost.

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Shotcut (on Linux at least) just doesn't work. I've used pretty much all amateur video-making software for Windows and some for Mac, Screenflow, FinalCut Pro, etc. The best by far is FinalCut Pro (Mac-only), because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag, even when adding complicated effects. The situation on Linux is dismal. The only good one is https://kdenli…

> because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag

With even cell phones shooting 4k I would think this would be a standard feature. It's not super complex.

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Shotcut (on Linux at least) just doesn't work. I've used pretty much all amateur video-making software for Windows and some for Mac, Screenflow, FinalCut Pro, etc. The best by far is FinalCut Pro (Mac-only), because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag, even when adding complicated effects. The situation on Linux is dismal. The only good one is https://kdenli…

I share the same frustrations but I think honestly at this point Davinci Resolve 14 is the best video editor for Linux - nothing really competes. It is a bit of resource hog, but they have added a ton of capability in the last few years in regard to non-linear editing and I think if you seriously need to edit video on Linux that is where you should be looking. Also it's free. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products…

I didn't realize there was a Linux version. I've been using this on Windows for years.

Re: Shotcut: Free, open source, cross-platform video editor

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Shotcut (on Linux at least) just doesn't work. I've used pretty much all amateur video-making software for Windows and some for Mac, Screenflow, FinalCut Pro, etc. The best by far is FinalCut Pro (Mac-only), because it automatically creates proxy files and allows you to edit everything in real time with no lag, even when adding complicated effects. The situation on Linux is dismal. The only good one is https://kdenli…

And what's the best for Windows, without getting too spendy?
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