Lightworks to go open source

[stip]

"We've been very quiet recently, but behind the scenes huge progress has been made... and now we're keen to share!..."
Big announcement on September 8th.

http://www.lightworksbeta.com/index....113&Itemid=269

Lightworks beta wasn't really usuable until now imo, let's see what they did to it.

[arniepix]

Might wait for the mac OS version though...

As per the LW roadmap Dont' expect a Mac OS version before next year. If you have an empty drive bay in you Mac, you can install a copy of windows & start working with Lightworks now.

[Dubdom]

This is great, I haven't seen lightworks (or indeed heavyworks) since about 1995. Back then it was the best of the bunch but a bit pricey. It'll be interesting to see how it fairs now. Looks great. Might wait for the mac OS version though...

[Lowlypawn]

Looks like you can download the 2010 public beta.
http://www.lightworksbeta.com/index....d=3&Itemid=214

Anyone using this? If so how do you like it?

[Razz16mm]

How are you liking it? how is the workflow/speed of editing compared to something like Premiere?

Premiere is much more efficient for me at this point because I am used to it. But I haven't done much more than ingest, preview and rough cut with Lightworks yet. Haven't had much time to play with it. Too covered up with work and house repairs. It runs very well on my Vista 64bit laptop, no problems so far. But operating with a touch pad or even a mouse is clunky. It cries out for a hardware jog/shuttle controller or console for better efficiency.

[Fohdeesha]

How are you liking it? how is the workflow/speed of editing compared to something like Premiere?

[Razz16mm]

It is still in Beta. I don't expect them to add codecs until release version. I haven't had any need to, but they say call them for other codecs, so they may or may not have support available for whatever you need. For me DV is fine for the learning curve for now. You have to add external FX packages and and titling software too. I want to add a Shuttle Pro controller to my laptop to make it more user friendly.

[Fohdeesha]

Can I go ahead and bump this? they're on like v1.03 of the beta now, seems they've worked a lot of bugs out. Anyone using it? I was rather disappointed, they made it seem it would have native support for tons of file formats. Now it seems it doesn't support ANY mpeg2 based codecs, including xdcam ex. its available at "Extra cost", however they haven't provided the add ons to even buy yet

[Kit Hannah]

I pick up on things fast but coming from Vegas, this for me is a mess of sorts. I am very much used to being able to do most of my editing on the timeline itself. Still trying to learn, but I have not had any problems importing footage yet. Gonna keep at it so I can see if this is really something I would be willing to use.

[j]

I am. I'm thinking FCP at work and lightworks for personal use. I've got Vegas, had Avid, was considering Edius (which is very good BTW), but I'm really digging Editshare Lightworks. It's got some bugs but the promise is amazing.

[Razz16mm]

I have loaded the Beta version on my laptop and played with it a bit. It is a very rich and complex program designed to allow multiple people to work on a project at the same time. There is a bit of a learning curve involved for sure.

Like it so far, but the included codecs for footage import are very limited. I expect when the release version and the store for various codecs and plug-ins are online it will get more attention.

I like the ability to preview clips before importing to the project. I like the way clips can be organized into bins and racks. I like that you can have multiple "rooms" each representing a unique definable screen layout for the tools you want to have at hand for a particular task.
Haven't had much time to play with it so I am still very much a beginner with this work flow, but I can see how it would be advantageous for large complex projects where people are simultaneously working on different aspects: ingest and dailies, rough cut, sound, FX, offline and online can all be going on at the same time from a shared master project file.

[Al MacLeod]

Boy, this software release dropped off the map quick! Is anybody persevering with Light Works?
Progress?

[arniepix]

Great that it's finally available for download. I just checked the LW page on the Editshare site & it doesn't have any new info. Also, looks like they posted the manual this morning!

[stip]

You can download beta version here after registrating

http://www.lightworksbeta.com/


The store isn't available yet.


There's a forum giving a solution for some Windows 7 64bit installing problems.

Hmm, I'm having a little trouble here with 64bit windows, I can install and start it but have the feeling it's not working as it should...

[Fohdeesha]

yeah, that would make more sense at this point, if we don't hear anything this week.