


However…when you need to step up your game and do pro-level editing, OpenShot and Kdenlive might fall a bit short and Flowblade simply isn’t ready. I’ve used OpenShot for years-specifically for my video blog posts and very short (and simple) movies I’ve created. These tools are outstanding video editors that hang their hat on being open source and readily accessible for Linux users (although Flowblade has a ways to go before it’s ready for the average user). The complimentary Linux activations will not appear on your Community page under Activations.When you think about video editing and Linux, most likely your thoughts immediately gravitate to the likes of OpenShot, Kdenlive, or Flowblade. Many thanks to all those Linux Alpha Testers that continually submitted feedback and helped get the Linux version to Beta stage. There are still some limitations with the current Linux build which can be found on the Linux Beta page above. We will shortly be adding the option to the Lightworks Shop for users to purchase an AVID DNxHD license specifically for the Linux version. The Linux Beta does not include trial AVID DNxHD licensing due to the restrictions imposed by AVID. This Beta version contains the new EditShare Licensing Service (ELS) which will allow users to sign in to the application using their Lightworks Username and Password (an internet connection MUST be present on the system) When signing in each new user will be automatically given a complimentary seven day Pro license to test the Pro version of Lightworks, this is renewable at the end of the seven days by simply signing back in to the application. The latest release of Lightworks is based on the cumulative knowledge from twenty years of top-flight editing.

Lightworks is the fastest, most accessible and focused NLE in the industry, because it is based on the simple idea that the editor, not the computer industry, knows what’s best. A beta version of video editing software Lightworks is now available for download
