Lightworks is a professional non-linear editing software used in a number of big budget movies. Pulp Fiction, Raging Bull, Shutter Island, The Departed, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels- all great films, all edited with Lightworks.
I have been able to implement any editing and video trick I have imagined so far.
Here is my work flow.
The Lightworks interface. |
The biggest issue with the free version of Lightworks is its limited ability to handle codecs. Third party programs have become better to make this easier. At one time I had two programs to transcode the .mts video from my camera before it entered Lightworks, depending on different factors, and a third to transcode video for youtube use.
Since version 11, I use Eyeframe converter to prepare files for Lightworks, and the same program to get a video Youtube ready. This is a free convertor created by Lightworks users. The interface is a very simple drag or drop.
Different cameras output different formats, so your workflow may differ.
Audacity is a great audio mixer. Also free, it has a multitude of features.
The Audacity interface. |
If you are considering trying Lightworks, feel free to use me as a resource before or during your experience. The Lightworks forum also, is a great resource for questions.
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