Software Choices
There are many choices when it comes to editing video on Linux. Here are some of our favorites.
Purism
About Purism
We were commissioned by Purism at the end of 2021 to create this series about video editing on Linux. The series is licensed under CC-BY-SA
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KdenLive Video Editor
Let's meet KdenLive; the non-linear video editor we'll be focusing on for the rest of the series.
The Most Important Part...
Any new media producer will tell you that the most important part of any production is the audio. Let's talk about it.
Getting the most out of KdenLive
How do you optimize performance of KdenLive? Watch this video and find out!
Settings, File management and More
Let's explore KdenLive's settings, keyboard shortcuts and other relevant options.
5 basic techniques you should know
From J cuts, to L cuts, smash/hard cuts and more. This is the secret sauce.
Adding Visual Interest
Use effects and compositions to add visual interest to your videos.
White Balance & Color Correction
Learn how to manipulate colors so skin tones appear natural and more.
Dialing in the Framerate
Framerate might seem trivial, but there's a lot to picking the right one.
All about B-roll
What is it, why do you need it, and how it can enhance your story telling!
Multi-monitor output on the Librem 14
How and why you should use multiple monitors to edit video.
Rendering Video with KdenLive
Choosing the right settings for video rendering can be daunting.