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Kdenlive writes sh.mlt XML files that code the edit points and transitions and it then calls | Kdenlive writes sh.mlt XML files that code the edit points and transitions and it then calls | ||
/usr/bin/kdenlive_render and /usr/bin/melt to render the video. | /usr/bin/kdenlive_render and /usr/bin/melt to render the video. | ||
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== Introduction == | |||
'''Kdenlive''', as its name implies, is a '''KDE''' '''N'''on-'''Li'''near '''V'''ideo '''E'''ditor. | '''Kdenlive''', as its name implies, is a '''KDE''' '''N'''on-'''Li'''near '''V'''ideo '''E'''ditor. | ||
It is a free software ([http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl.html GPL licensed]) primarily aimed at the Linux platform but it works on many systems (*BSD, Windows, MacOS...) as it relies only on portable components ([http://qt.nokia.com/ | It is a free software ([http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl.html GPL licensed]) primarily aimed at the Linux platform but it works on many systems (*BSD, Windows, MacOS...) as it relies only on portable components ([http://qt.nokia.com/ Qt] and [http://www.mltframework.org/ MLT framework]). | ||
''Non-linear video editing'' is much more powerful than beginners' (linear) editors, hence it requires a bit more organization before starting. However, it is not reserved to specialists and can be used for small personal projects. | ''Non-linear video editing'' is much more powerful than beginners' (linear) editors, hence it requires a bit more organization before starting. However, it is not reserved to specialists and can be used for small personal projects. | ||
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== Video editing features == | === Video editing features === | ||
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* Multitrack edition with a timeline and virtually unlimited number of video and audio tracks, plus facilities for splitting audio and video from a clip in multiple tracks | * Multitrack edition with a timeline and virtually unlimited number of video and audio tracks, plus facilities for splitting audio and video from a clip in multiple tracks | ||
* Non-blocking rendering. You can keep working on a project at the same time a project is being transformed into a video file | * Non-blocking rendering. You can keep working on a project at the same time a project is being transformed into a video file | ||
* Effects and transitions can be used with ease, and you can even create some wipe transitions of your own! | * Effects and transitions can be used with ease, and you can even create some wipe transitions of your own! | ||
* Simple tools for easy creation of color clips, text clips and image clips | * Simple tools for easy creation of color clips, text clips and image clips | ||
* Automatic slideshows creation from pictures directories, with crossfade transitions among the images | * Automatic slideshows creation from pictures directories, with crossfade transitions among the images | ||
* Configurable keyboard shortcuts and interface layouts | * Configurable keyboard shortcuts and interface layouts | ||
* and much more! | * and much more! | ||
Revision as of 18:19, 26 September 2011
Introduction
Kdenlive, as its name implies, is a KDE Non-Linear Video Editor. It is a free software (GPL licensed) primarily aimed at the Linux platform but it works on many systems (*BSD, Windows, MacOS...) as it relies only on portable components (Qt and MLT framework).
Non-linear video editing is much more powerful than beginners' (linear) editors, hence it requires a bit more organization before starting. However, it is not reserved to specialists and can be used for small personal projects.
Through the MLT framework, Kdenlive integrates many plugin effects for video and sound processing or creation. Furthermore Kdenlive brings a powerful titling tool, a DVD authoring (menus) solution, and can then be used as a complete studio for video creation.
Video editing features
- Multitrack edition with a timeline and virtually unlimited number of video and audio tracks, plus facilities for splitting audio and video from a clip in multiple tracks
- Non-blocking rendering. You can keep working on a project at the same time a project is being transformed into a video file
- Effects and transitions can be used with ease, and you can even create some wipe transitions of your own!
- Simple tools for easy creation of color clips, text clips and image clips
- Automatic slideshows creation from pictures directories, with crossfade transitions among the images
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts and interface layouts
- and much more!