Lightworks
By EditSHare * Free * ★★★★☆ 4/5
| Reviews: | 1758 |
| License: | Free trial |
| Downloads: | 15K |
| Version: | 12.5.0. |
| Compatible: | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Operating System: | Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 |
| Processor: | NVIDIA, AMD/ATI, or Intel GPU with at least 1GB of RAM |
| Storage: | 200MB |
| RAM: | 3 GB |
| Screen Resolution: | Any |
Lightworks is a free professional software for editing videos in several clicks developed by EditShare. The software offers a comprehensive set of features for editing, compositing, and color correction, therefore meeting the needs of a professional editor in NY like me.
I really adore Lightworks intuitive interface, versatile editing capabilities, and compatibility with multiple video formats because I edit clips from my phone and camera at the same time. It can also work with diverse operating systems such as Windows, Mac, and Linux OS, so I don’t have any issues related to changing devices.
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Multi-track editing
This video editing software for Windows enables me to edit several video and audio tracks at the same time on my Lenovo, thus making it quite easier to form complex sequences. It is especially useful when working with music videos or commercials when visual and audio synchronization of details is required.
Different effects
The variety of of grading and visual effects is another reason to download Lightworks for free. These effects can also help enhance the general look and feel of my videos. Whether I need to make my clips appear like a vintage film or produce visual effects to set my vision in motion, they will come in handy.
Video routing
Lightworks also come in handy when I need to orgamize my tracks and effects. It helps me very well in inserting and replacing clips, so that the entire editing procedure can go on very smoothly. Keyframing offered by this Linux video editing software also gives accuracy in controlling effects to bring out smooth transitions and dynamic visual elements.
YouTube export
Lightworks makes it easy to publish completed videos directly to YouTube, and they remain in good quality. This is a really time-saving feature, which allows avoiding the hassle of exporting and compressing the video all by myself. I can simply upload my video directly from Lightworks and share it with my audience on social media.
Slow processes
For a professional, waiting for the software to process and analyze footage is a pretty big time-eater. For example, Lightworks has a problem with the correct synchronization when dealing with shots made at a changing frame rate, which results in a long and tedious manual matching of audio tracks. This is a real drawback for a person who has tight deadlines for commercial products, for example.
Ineffective support
As for importing and exporting files, this video editing software for Mac is not effective and this is a considerable drawback. It is short in terms of chroma key support, which is very often required for my commercials. Such a lack of possibilities can frustrate editors during their workflow, for example, on music videos or commercials, requiring the combination of actors or objects with new backgrounds. What is more, no multi-monitor support can hamper your productivity and the organization of working environment. With the program, one cannot perform several editing processes at the same time.
You can enhance the look and feel of your commercials and other type of videos with applying the ready-made bundles. The LUTs will help you to make a standard video parameters correction, as well as add creative effects like vintage, fading etc.
Yes. Plugins make the video editing workflow more convenient by expanding the program functions or even by adding some other programs.
Yes. But only if you use a premium version because free Lightworks comes with limited export.
Lightworks Pro offers three packages for small and medium-sized businesses. The price for the licensed versions varies depending on the number of systems you’re going to install it on.
Unfortunately, there is no permanent discount on the Lightworks editing program. But software developers often organize sales on holidays. So, here is advice: try to visit the official website more often and maybe you’ll get lucky.
This video editor supports all popular formats including AMPG, FLV, WMV, VI, MP4, MKV, and 3GP.
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