briandrys1
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Following a longer than usual gap, the Lightworks V2024.1 beta has been released. During the beta testing, new builds with fixes and additions are released approx once a week.
There have been a number of major changes:
Video Play Engine:
There's a substantial performance boost, support Apple Sonoma on macOS lead to a reimagining of the CPU to GPU handling giving performance improvements not just for Mac users but also for Windows and Linux users.
Export Improvements
New export options designed specifically for professional users have been added. The “Beyond 4k” support introduces UltraHD formats (5k, 6k, and 8k) editing with export support for Apple ProRes, Cineform, AVID DNxHR, AV1, H.265.
Effects Improvements
SVG file import capabilities for masks, which include default SVG images for ease of use. Creating and sharing custom effects with ease using a new ‘Create template from shader code’ panel.
User Interface Improvements
There's a host of user interface enhancements aimed at making the editing process more intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable for both new and existing users.
Further information can be found here: https://forum.lwks.com/threads/ligh...sion-146900-now-available.251517/#post-279563
There have been a number of major changes:
Video Play Engine:
There's a substantial performance boost, support Apple Sonoma on macOS lead to a reimagining of the CPU to GPU handling giving performance improvements not just for Mac users but also for Windows and Linux users.
Export Improvements
New export options designed specifically for professional users have been added. The “Beyond 4k” support introduces UltraHD formats (5k, 6k, and 8k) editing with export support for Apple ProRes, Cineform, AVID DNxHR, AV1, H.265.
Effects Improvements
SVG file import capabilities for masks, which include default SVG images for ease of use. Creating and sharing custom effects with ease using a new ‘Create template from shader code’ panel.
User Interface Improvements
There's a host of user interface enhancements aimed at making the editing process more intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable for both new and existing users.
Further information can be found here: https://forum.lwks.com/threads/ligh...sion-146900-now-available.251517/#post-279563