Lightworks

Lightworks is a powerful tool that allows you to create and edit video files, by importing a series of clips, audio or images. Not only does the program offer comprehensive tools for software editing, but it also features smart file management options. You may import items and store them into collections and bins.

Lightworks is a comprehensive application for video editing, which offers support for various types of file formats and codecs. The application allows you to import local files, but also to record the feed from video devices and instantly edit them.

The program does not require transcoding the input, allowing you to work with several formats, including: DVC HD, RED R3D, DPX, AVCHD, H.264, XDCAM EX. You may easily import all video input to the same timeline, regardless of their source. The program features a simple to use editor, with single or dual screen view and heavily relies on the drag and drop functions.

Lightworks video editor allows you to control the media files’ synchronization on the timeline, add videos, audio and pictures, as well as modify the speed options. You may manage the video and two audio streams separately. Moreover, the application allows you to add a large variety of video effects and transitions.

The files can easily be imported from local files or acquired from media devices, into a collection, for quick selection. These collections can be saved along with the project, for future changes. You may filter them based on their type, as well as create groups or store them into bins.

Lightworks offers a multitude of options when it comes to exporting media content.You may easily select the input files and save them with a different format (conversion) or export the composite clip, in one of the supported formats. These options include Blu-ray/DVD, MP4, AVI, MOV, MXF, WAV, Quicktime movie, as well as camera formats, such as AVCHD or P2 AVC-Intra and Interchange types (AAF, EDL, OMF, XML).