The second Beta of version 12.0.3 is now available.

New Lightworks Beta 12.0.3.B Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=86620&Itemid=81)

This has a number of fixes, mostly associated with varispeed in AAF imports/exports, Also. startup issues on Windows XP (Although still not supported, the 32 bit version of Lightworks runs on XP) and nstallation errors when new Visual C++ libraries are installed.

For a novice how hard is the learning curve for Lightworks vs Sony Vegas Pro?

Having used both they've got pretty similar learning curves, they just have different paradigms. Having said that, I got up and going faster with Lightworks, it really comes down to how individual people like working. I feel that Lightworks has a cleaner interface and less cluttered than Vegas.

Vegas is better at audio than Lightworks, but Lightworks is better at long form and narrative editing, this sort of reflects their backgrounds..

Here's a quick start guide for Lightworks which gives the basics. There are different methods for carrying out operations, so you can use the mouse, keyboard, control console (be it the Lightworks or third party) or a combination of these. The layout is also flexible allowing the bins, viewers, timelines etc to be arranged to personal taste.

Lightworks v12 Quick Start Guide - YouTube

The latest beta fixes several regressions reported recently and resolves a console connectivity issue on Mac OS X.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.c Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=86981&Itemid=81#86981)

Another V12.0.3 beta.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.d Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=87475&Itemid=81#87475)

This latest build introduces Mob-IDs to AVID AAF exports (MXF only) allowing for the first time, media to automatically relink within AVID, without having to use the AVID media relinking tool. This gives us an excellent round trip tool from AVID to Lightworks and back to AVID.

The fifth Beta of version 12.0.3 is now available.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.e Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=87756&Itemid=81)

This latest build includes further improvements to Mob-Ids in AAF exports and fixes several regressions reported recently. This is hoped to be the last beta before release.

A hold on the release 12.0.3 because of some regressions introduced from previous Beta builds, which have been fixed in the sixth beta.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.f Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=88150&Itemid=81#88150)

A hoped for last, seventh Beta of version 12.0.3 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available to download. This latest build fixes several regressions that have been introduced from previous Beta builds.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.g Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=88460&Itemid=81#88460)

Some fixes and a few changes (notably on the column in the bins) in another beta build.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.h Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=88995&Itemid=81#88995)

The "i" beta 12.0.3. is now available.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.i Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=89479&Itemid=81#89479)

Apart from some fixes, there have been improvements to AAF export to support multichannel MXFs with Mob-Ids to AVID.

The tenth beta version 12.0.3 is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.j Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=89785&Itemid=81#89785)

Apart from fixes this build introduces a new and improved config.dat file with default entries already added and new keyboard shortcut keys allowing users to swap between bins in groups.

Any chance you're working on h265 support? Just got the NX1 and have to convert footage to edit. Thanks.

Chris

I'm just a Lightworks user.

I guess once MainConcept provide support for H265, Editshare will consider supporting it, I don't think it's an option in the MainConcept SDK currently being used. There is another Lightworks build due once the current maintenance beta is released. There has been a number of announced features that are due in the version 12 builds, at present the V12.0 introduces the tri platform capability, the content manager and colour correction improvements, amongst other things.

You can put a request for H265 in the Lightworks forum.

Another 12.0.3 beta has been announced: New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.k Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=90101&Itemid=81)

There has been fixes and a few changes: AAF export - sub-clips are now assigned a persistent Mob ID to improve Avid linking, changes centred on bins and dded keybind "Make source into edit",

It seems that there are some new features being implemented over the next few weeks and this Beta will be renamed to 12.5 in order to reflect this, with more to come next week.

A V12.0.3 beta that has further improvements to AAF export and ALE import.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.L Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=90436&Itemid=81)

The "m" beta fixes some regressions that have recently crept in.

New Lightworks Version 12.0.3.m Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=90816&Itemid=81)

The V12.0.3 betas have now become the V12.5 betas.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.a Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=92425&Itemid=81#92425)

These have a range of new features: 4k export options for Lightworks Pro users, Cinema DNG import support, 3D LUT support, Content Manager improvements, Drag and Drop improvements, support for XML export (Version 5 only), further improvements to AAF AVID Media Composer export option to allow media relinking to the original file if one exists.

The next version 12.5 beta is now available to download.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.b Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=92898&Itemid=81#92898)

This has a number of fixes and adds allowing Cinema DNG files to be imported if a Free license is active plus support for import of XAVC long-GOP files.

Another beta release:

New Lightworks Version 12.5.c Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=93305&Itemid=81#93305)

This has a number of fixes, plus adds a debug code to ascertain poor playback issue with XAVC files and adds a 'Freeze frame' keybind.

There ia a birthday discount of 50%, in this case 2 years for the price of one on Lightworks Pro or outright purchase at half price. This offer lasts 4 weeks.

Lightworks Birthday (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=195)

The 12.5D beta is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.d Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=93806&Itemid=81)

This has a number of fixes including a couple of Boris FX/Graffiti issues and added 'Freeze frame' keybind.

Another version 12.5 beta.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.e Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=94396&Itemid=81)

Fixes for a number of items.

Another offer for the Lightworks birthday, the Lightworks keyboard - Editshare say:.

"LogicKeyboard are partnering with us to offer the Lightworks Keyboard at a super-low price: £47.50 | €57.50 | $72.50" - that's 50% off.

Lightworks Birthday (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=195)

The birthday offer has been extended until 30th June 2015 with the Lightworks Keyboard available at 50% off (Limited Stock) and also the Lightworks Pro license offers to the same date.

Lightworks V12.5 release candidate 1 is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC1 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=95696&Itemid=81#95696)

Apart from fixes this adds improvements to "H.264/MP4" "WebM" and "WMV" export options ( Pro Only), 1440p (2K) and 2160p (4K) size options to YouTube export option (Pro Only), mproved compression settings between different YouTube H.264/MP4 size options & more functionality to the AAF/XML import ability.

The second V12,5 release candidate is now available:

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC2 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=96340&Itemid=81#96340)

Apart from fixes, this contains further improvements to XML export to Blackmagic Resolve and includes some new key assignable commands, including the ability to create a still frame from the record edit in the "My Picture"s folder of the operating system. Added support for reading Markers contained in AAFs generated from AVID Media Composer, support for reading of Merged clips from FCP7 in an XML and information to XML export option to show which format is being exported (FCP7 version 5).

The third release candidate 12.5 is available." This new build fixes several regressions that were introduced with 12.5.RC2"

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC3 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=96673&Itemid=81#96673)

The fourth release candidate is now available.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC4 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=97144&Itemid=81#97144)

Apart from fixes, this new build includes further improvements to Boris plugins and introduces a new initial sign in panel.

I have seen you refer to "release versions", "beta versions" and now "release candidates", is there any difference between those?

Release versions are those that have gone through the beta testing stages and are deemed fit for release.The beta versions are new builds which often have new features to be tested by users, release candidates are beta versions which are close to being released, with mostly final fixes on each new build.

Having said that, a number of users do use the beta versions because they tend to have the latest bugs addressed. You can run both release and beta versions on the same machine. The beta versions are usually pretty stable these days.

Thx for the explanation, I also see on the lightworks changelog page that they make a difference in versions by adding after the 12.5 version number "rc1", "rc2" and so on, are those all considered stable versions?

The RCs are not officially the release version, so bugs still being fixed on a weekly basis as developers and users find them. Although, by this stage getting close to release, so it's stable for practical use by people in that you could use it on a production and not have a single issue come up, however, they're still fine tuning it and correcting any arising issues, so it's not stable in the sense that V12.5 is not finalized until the final release version comes out.

Of course, no software is bug free, but there is usually a beta version running in parallel with the release version of Lightworks and it's not unusual for a reported bug to be fixed and available in under a week in the next beta build. Some users edit commerical productions with the bets versions because the latest bugs on the current release version have been addressed.

As an example, here are the cross platform fixes found in the RC4 release notes:

" Updated initial Licensing/Welcome panel
Prevented application lock out when a corrupt room .TGA fails to load
Fixed 'Awaiting rendered media' appearance for assistant applications
Fixed missing key assignable commands
Fixed incorrect effect overlay if the Start/End of an edit is marked when dragging an dropping an effect
Fixed incorrect image appearing on the record edit viewer when trimmed beyond the clip bounds
Fixed jitters starting playback with higher resolution material (XAVC)
Fixed pop out original function not working correctly on a bin set to List view"

The fifth V12.5 release candidate beta is now available

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC5 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=98614&Itemid=81#98614)

This build includes fixes for several regressions introduced and a selection of Boris FX and Boris Graffiti templates (Boris needs to be installed).

The 6th V12.5 release candidate beta is now available,

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC6 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=99146&Itemid=81#99146)

This includes fixes for several regressions, mainly to do with multicam bins, also some Boris fixes.

The seventh V12.5 RC is now available.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC7 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=99547&Itemid=81#99547)

This new build includes fixes for several regressions introduced recently. I guess they want to get this out around IBC.

The 8th release candidate for V12.5 is now available for download.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC8 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=100794&Itemid=81)

This new build includes fixes several regressions introduced recently. This build is now anticipated to be the last in preparation for release next Tuesday 29th September.

It also includes added key assignable commands for setting various play speeds (to improve Shuttle Pro shuttling).

The release Lightworks V 12.5 is now available for download.. http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=101112&Itemid=81#101112

Of interest are packages involving Boris FX and/or Graffiti comimg free with an outright purchase or a one year subscription of Lightworks purchased AT THE FULL PRICE. Details are here: Boris FX (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=207) Note that owing to licensing restrictions they are unable to offer Boris packages to existing Lightworks Pro users.

http://www.redsharknews.com/post/item/2913-lightworks-12-5-huge-update-delivers-more-export-options,-lut-support,-boris-fx-and-more

In the Lightworks Pro version's effects browser there's the option to use Fusion 7 as a plug in.

New V 12.5 features are listed here, key being 4k being available over a greater range of codecs: New in v12.5 (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=208&Itemid=251)

Lightworks still comes in two versions, the Free and Pro Versions. The former might suit indie feature film makers on extremely low budgets, because you can take out a one month license for the export of your completed film..

One of the V12.5 improvements takes an old Lightworks feature (racks and bins), which was going to to be removed in an earlier version's beta and replaced by smart bins (retained because of feedback from users during that beta), puts these two options together into an increasingly integrated system of filing that can be used by the editor according to their needs..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=FB1rDGcElTw

There are also new keyboard shortcuts and LUT options

I know nothing about it, but this limited time offer may be worth checking out.

Lightworks Pro v12.5 for Mac, Win, or Linux (Perpetual License) ? MacVideo Promo (http://www.macvideopromo.com/products/lightworks-pro-for-mac-win-or-linux)

There's currently a Promo with G-DRIVE® ev ATC and a Lightworks 3 month Pro license for £99 ex VAT.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_shop&view=shop&Itemid=205&select=100000

There is now a V12.6A beta available for testing that gives official Ubuntu 15.10 and Mac OS X 10.11 support. Included are other fixes and support for Blackmagic Fusion 8 on Windows,

New Lightworks Version 12.6.A Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=103737&Itemid=81#103737)

This is expected to be short, since there's a new beta version due out with a new feature to be introduced over the next week or two.

Lightworks have announced a branded version of the Contour Shuttle Pro https://twitter.com/ESLightworks/status/670283714442719234/photo/1

I did some testing with one on Lightworks and it's pretty effective at creating an analogue audio scrub (EDIT and you have audio with the shuttle). It's a lower cost option to the Lightworks console, although with fewer buttons. Lightworks: The professional editor for everyone (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_shop&view=static&task=interactiveConsole&clip=overview-console)

The V12.6B beta is now available for download.

New Lightworks Version 12.6.B Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=104131&Itemid=81)

This new version fixes a regression with export on Linux and several other issues raised with the current release build.

The V12.6.C beta is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.6.C Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=104454&Itemid=81)

This version fixes several issues, including a regression introduced in version 12.0 to do wth identifying frame rates correctly on MOV files.

There's a 40% off Christmas offer on a Lightworks Pro Outright purchase +Boris FX+Boris Graffiti.
https://twitter.com/ESLightworks/status/677881247184457728

Lightworks V12.6,D is now available for download.

New Lightworks Version 12.6.D Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=106163&Itemid=81)

Apart from some fixes, this new version introduces a new Vimeo upload feature (it already has YouTube). This export option is available to all users but currently limited to 720p maximum output resolution in the Free version.

The first release candidate V12.6 beta is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.6.RC1 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X! (http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=19&id=106843&Itemid=81)

Vimeo export up to 1080p is now allowed in the Free version (internet connection and valid Vimeo account are required).

Added new keyboard .prefs files to the installers in preparation for the launch of the Lightworks branded Contour Shuttle Pro.

Also various fixes.

The release V12.6 is now available.

http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=223&Itemid=262

In version 12.6, Lightworks has increased the range of export options, partnering with Vimeo to bring full HD (1080p) export from Lightworks Free and 4K UHD (2160p) export from Lightworks. Additionally, version 12.6 has improved XML export and now supports Ubuntu 15.10 and Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan).

The Lightworks branded Shuttle Pro is now available, together with keyboard .prefs files that allow a range of operations to be set.

The next version of Lightworks (14.0) is currently being tested in preparation for a Public Beta in the coming weeks.

EDIT I notice there's currently a new release 40% off on the one year Pro V 12.6 https://twitter.com/ESLightworks/status/695246843605864449/photo/1 You get Boris software bundled with this.

The last couple of weeks I've been trying Lightworks out. So far, it (free version 12.5) seems really good. I've been working through the online tutorials. The interface is very intuitive. The program is responsive and fast both on my Windows 7 Pro desktop (Avid MC) editing PC, and my Windows 10 laptop. Plus, it seems to share almost all my favorite keyboard commands with Media Composer. Good chance I'll become a paying user!