Open Source Video Editing Software

[SamM]

Is anyone using open source video editing software? I'm looking for something to replace the Power Director 10 I lost when my unit went south, and can't afford a new one. Tks.

[snagglewest]

If you're just looking for a basic editor I use Avidemux which supports win & linux. If you're looking to automate conversions I like MCEbuddy but it's windows only but will run under wine in linux.

[HarryH3]

There are quite a few to choose from. Here's a review of 8 of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmHAiUcAPwk

[SamM]

I am now using avidemux, and it appears to work well. But I am having to test various dvd burning programs, as winx dvd author doesn't seem to work well. I'm sure I'll get through this eventually, and thanks for the info.
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[SamM]

If you're just looking for a basic editor I use Avidemux which supports win & linux.  If you're looking to automate conversions I like MCEbuddy but it's windows only but will run under wine in linux.

I tried avidemux enough to know I have a problem with it, and wondering if you know of a workaround. No matter how I output it, the resulting file seems to be limited to 4:3 aspect ratio. If my source is a 16:9 video, then the output will be letterboxed (reduced in size). Is there any way I can get full screen 16:9 aspect ratio in this program?

[SamM]

I bought a version of Nero Video, and it works great on my PC.

[SamM]

I am now using avidemux, and it appears to work well.

Have you tried getting a full screen 16:9? If you were successful, how did you do it?

[SamM]

Haven't you tried using Adobe Premiere yet?

Are you talking to me? I tried it many years ago, and it was too complicated. Like I said, I'm using Nero, and it's simple, user friendly, and works great.

[NumberFive]

Kdenlive is "okay". It can do lots of things. It does occassionally crash, but often recovers the project when it reloads. Save regularly!