Lightworks release date

Brian Drysdale · March 3rd, 2017, 06:46 PM

The second release candidate V14 is now available:

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#138595

There are more fixes based on the feedback.

Brian Drysdale · March 10th, 2017, 11:41 AM

The third V14 release candidate is available:

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#139391

Lightworks say that "This latest Release Candidate includes fixes for some serious issues that were identified and we are confident of releasing 14.0 imminently. We understand there are still some minor issues (some of which are already resolved for the scheduled 14.1 build)"

It's worth noting that there has been detailed beta testing by users over recent months.

Brian Drysdale · March 31st, 2017, 05:57 AM

What is said to be the last Release Candidate of version 14.0.0 Revision 93046 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available to download.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...0869&Itemid=81

This latest Release Candidate fixes the last of the show stopping issues reported. Lightworks understands that there are still some minor issues (some of which are already resolved for the scheduled 14.1 build).

Brian Drysdale · April 4th, 2017, 03:42 AM

Lightworks Version 14 is now released. The unique feature is the choice of two types of interface: the new fixed one and the flexible layout which is the classical one with a few changes. It runs on PC, Mac and Linux.

The fixed layout, which based on the one used in Flow Story, has tabs, which creates workspaces for different stages of the edit - log, edit vfx and audio. Newcomers should find this an easier introduction to editing and is suitable for those editing short form, fast turnaround productions,

The flexible layout is aimed at the long form productions and has a history in feature film post production. Users should keep an eye out for changes especially around the timeline (now called sequence, rather than edit). Note this video is for V12.6, the differences in V14 are cosmetic, together with some menu changes.

You can edit using various methods, including drag and drop, keyboard, onscreen icon controls and controllers

New Lightworks features include.

New user interface changes

Added new project browser layout with project search
Choose between Fixed and Flexible (Historic Lightworks) layouts on the project browser

Added access to Pond5 media repository from within the application

Browse the entire Pond5 database by entering search criteria
Play the clip direct from the import panel
Play the clip back in fullscreen mode
Import the clip into the project and use it as local media (Lo-Res watermarked proxy)

Added access to Audio Network audio repository from within the application

Browse the entire Audio Network database by entering search criteria
Play the clip direct from the import panel
Play the clip back directly over your sequence
Sign in or register an account, to add clips to the cart for purchase

Added new Cues panel and renamed to Cue Markers

Added the ability to change the colours of Cue Markers
Added the ability to search for Cue Markers
Added quick pop up of Cue Marker information

Added new import panel functionality

Clips can now be played on the import panel the same as a tile in a bin
Clips can now be marked/parked on the import panel the same as a tile in a bin
Clips can now be inserted/replaced directly from the import panel to the edit timeline
Fullscreen display can now be activated on any selected tile on the import panel
You can now use CTRL and mouse wheel to change the size of the tiles on the import panel

Improved the Voice Over tool functionality and made it available with the Free license

Allowed Voice over recordings at all frame rates and formats
Added Voice over functionality to Mac OS X
Removed the functionality from the record tool and added to a right click menu (Flexible mode)
Improved VU audio meters on the Voice Over tool

Also Lo-Res Proxy workflows for 4K and other features

It's available as a Free Version, a Pro one month License an annual license bundled with Boris FX or Graffiti or an outright license bundled with Boris FX and Graffiti.

More details here: https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...=98&Itemid=209

Chris Hurd · April 4th, 2017, 06:54 AM

Thanks for the updates, Brian.

The press release for LW v14 is now published here:

EditShare Unveils New Look Lightworks Video Editor at DV Info Net

Brian Drysdale · October 26th, 2017, 07:42 AM

The new build Lightworks V14.1 beta is now available for download and testing.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...9722&Itemid=81

Apart from fixes, the new features include:

Added export option to Reaper (Lightworks Pro only)
Added Histogram Graph to the Video Tools panel
Added ability to adjust RED R3D RAW metadata parameters (.rmd)
Added individual clip R3D decode settings panel next to the Metadata panel in Log view
Added project wide R3D Decode settings to the Video tab of the project card
Added 16-bit GPU precision replacing 10-bit
Added support for media structures:
Added support for XDCAM HD folder structure
Added support for AVCHD folder structure
Added support for GFCAM folder structure
Added support for JVC folder structure
Added support for IkegamiFieldPak
Added support for GOPRO/FlipVideo/Canon folder structures
Added support for chunked Canon XF clips
Added support for Fusion 8 on Mac
Added ability to acknowledge project wide LUT setting on export
Added ability to set a Ranged Cue Marker (Start and End point)
Added new trimming functionality to prevent a trim being extended beyond the media available at the head or tail
Added ability to "slide" an effect crossfade trim so that the trim can be moved up/down the timeline
Added support for Quicktimes with Alpha Channels on Mac, Linux and Windows 64bit
Added ability to restore deleted clips from Milestones (which restores the entire clip with media link)
Added right click "Render" option for clips in the sequence timeline in both layouts.
Added ability to export a bin of contents to XML and JSON
Enhanced the Media tab of the Project Card
Added ability to set Proxy creation settings
Added ability to set Transcode settings (Now removed from the Import cogs menu)

Brian Drysdale · November 8th, 2017, 08:34 AM

The second Beta of Lightworks V14.1.0.0 Revision 101421 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available to download.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#160923

Apart from fixes this build now includes:

Support for decode of Cineform codecs and exporting/transcoding to Cineform AVI/MOV (Lightworks Pro Only).

Also, ability to trim on the VFX tab ,warning prior to resetting Key assignment, new keyboard shortcut key "Cue Marker (no prompt)" ability to copy multiple sequences in one go from a bin

Brian Drysdale · November 17th, 2017, 08:40 AM

A third Beta of Lightworks version 14.1.0.0 is now available to download for testing.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...1747&Itemid=81

There are a number of additions including: improved selection between bins in List and Tiles view
and the ability to create Syncs from ranged cues on sequences. Plus various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · November 21st, 2017, 03:10 AM

A conversation with Scott Hill, an editor who cuts feature films on Lightworks. It discusses the features of Lightworks and is useful for both beginners and experienced users. .

https://www.provideocoalition.com/an...ut-lightworks/

Brian Drysdale · November 23rd, 2017, 11:27 AM

The 4th beta of Lightworks V14.1 is now available:

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#162240

New additions include: XML export option to FCPX (Lightworks Pro Only) (still a work in progress), export quality setting to the JPEG image sequence option (Lightworks Pro Only), added amount of space required for an Archive to the project backup panel, BITC preferences to the "Preferences" folder moved from the project ED5 and the ability to duplicate sequences and place them in a target bin (in one step) including a "new bin" .

Also included are various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · December 4th, 2017, 10:26 AM

The 5th beta Lightworks V14.1 is now available.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#163184

This has improvements to the ELS messaging system and added Cineform 4K formats to the export panel together with new keyboard shortcut commands. Also, 16 bit and 32 bit Float GPU precision for Windows and 16 bit Float GPU precision for Linux and Mac.

Plus various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · December 12th, 2017, 01:35 PM

The sixth Beta of version 14.1.0.0 Revision 102397 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...4019&Itemid=81

This build fixes several regressions that have crept in between versions. Lightworks is hoping to go to Release Candidate for the next build, with an aim of setting a release date shortly afterwards.

It adds the ability to set H.264 proxy bit rate according to quality level setting. to right-click a clip and choose 'Make -> Sequence' (I seem to recall this being a feature on earlier Lightworks versions), quality settings for CineForm AVI/MOV export option, to make syncs from sequence segments and other additions.including some support for Lightworks to run under Weyland on Linux.

Plus various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · December 22nd, 2017, 04:13 PM

The first Release Candidate of version 14.1.0.0 is now available.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...4829&Itemid=81

This has added the ability to set the size of the thumbnails on the FX panel, to create proxies for files shorter than a second using I-Frame codecs (Cineform, AVC-Intra) and quality setting options for CineForm on the Render panel (work in progress).

Plus a number of fixes.

There is a Holiday offer until 31 December - buy a year Lightworks Pro license and get 24 months for the price of 12 months.

Brian Drysdale · January 5th, 2018, 10:03 AM

The 2nd Release Candidate of version 14.1.0.0 is now available to download.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...5575&Itemid=81

This has added control of the settings to the Cineform AVI/MOV render panel. plus a number of fixes.

Brian Drysdale · January 12th, 2018, 09:15 AM

The third Release Candidate of version 14.1.0.0 is now available to download.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...6124&Itemid=81

A new feature has been added to allow customisation of timeline mouse behavior, also 8bit and 10bit options to DPX Image Sequence export, plus support for Fusion 9 on Mac OSX and Linux.

Also, more fixes

March 3rd, 2017, 06:46 PM	#316
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The second release candidate V14 is now available: https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#138595 There are more fixes based on the feedback.

March 10th, 2017, 11:41 AM	#317
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The third V14 release candidate is available: https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#139391 Lightworks say that "This latest Release Candidate includes fixes for some serious issues that were identified and we are confident of releasing 14.0 imminently. We understand there are still some minor issues (some of which are already resolved for the scheduled 14.1 build)" It's worth noting that there has been detailed beta testing by users over recent months.

March 31st, 2017, 05:57 AM	#318
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date What is said to be the last Release Candidate of version 14.0.0 Revision 93046 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available to download. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...0869&Itemid=81 This latest Release Candidate fixes the last of the show stopping issues reported. Lightworks understands that there are still some minor issues (some of which are already resolved for the scheduled 14.1 build).

April 4th, 2017, 03:42 AM	#319
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V14 released Lightworks Version 14 is now released. The unique feature is the choice of two types of interface: the new fixed one and the flexible layout which is the classical one with a few changes. It runs on PC, Mac and Linux. The fixed layout, which based on the one used in Flow Story, has tabs, which creates workspaces for different stages of the edit - log, edit vfx and audio. Newcomers should find this an easier introduction to editing and is suitable for those editing short form, fast turnaround productions, Lightworks v14 - Quick Start Guide - YouTube The flexible layout is aimed at the long form productions and has a history in feature film post production. Users should keep an eye out for changes especially around the timeline (now called sequence, rather than edit). Note this video is for V12.6, the differences in V14 are cosmetic, together with some menu changes. Lightworks - Editing [1/5] - Drag & Drop Techniques Overview - YouTube You can edit using various methods, including drag and drop, keyboard, onscreen icon controls and controllers New Lightworks features include. New user interface changes Added new project browser layout with project search Choose between Fixed and Flexible (Historic Lightworks) layouts on the project browser Added access to Pond5 media repository from within the application Browse the entire Pond5 database by entering search criteria Play the clip direct from the import panel Play the clip back in fullscreen mode Import the clip into the project and use it as local media (Lo-Res watermarked proxy) Added access to Audio Network audio repository from within the application Browse the entire Audio Network database by entering search criteria Play the clip direct from the import panel Play the clip back directly over your sequence Sign in or register an account, to add clips to the cart for purchase Added new Cues panel and renamed to Cue Markers Added the ability to change the colours of Cue Markers Added the ability to search for Cue Markers Added quick pop up of Cue Marker information Added new import panel functionality Clips can now be played on the import panel the same as a tile in a bin Clips can now be marked/parked on the import panel the same as a tile in a bin Clips can now be inserted/replaced directly from the import panel to the edit timeline Fullscreen display can now be activated on any selected tile on the import panel You can now use CTRL and mouse wheel to change the size of the tiles on the import panel Improved the Voice Over tool functionality and made it available with the Free license Allowed Voice over recordings at all frame rates and formats Added Voice over functionality to Mac OS X Removed the functionality from the record tool and added to a right click menu (Flexible mode) Improved VU audio meters on the Voice Over tool Also Lo-Res Proxy workflows for 4K and other features It's available as a Free Version, a Pro one month License an annual license bundled with Boris FX or Graffiti or an outright license bundled with Boris FX and Graffiti. More details here: https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...=98&Itemid=209 Last edited by Brian Drysdale; April 4th, 2017 at 07:39 AM.

April 4th, 2017, 06:54 AM	#320
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Re: Lightworks release date Thanks for the updates, Brian. The press release for LW v14 is now published here: EditShare Unveils New Look Lightworks Video Editor at DV Info Net __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 26th, 2017, 07:42 AM	#321
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The new build Lightworks V14.1 beta is now available for download and testing. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...9722&Itemid=81 Apart from fixes, the new features include: Added export option to Reaper (Lightworks Pro only) Added Histogram Graph to the Video Tools panel Added ability to adjust RED R3D RAW metadata parameters (.rmd) Added individual clip R3D decode settings panel next to the Metadata panel in Log view Added project wide R3D Decode settings to the Video tab of the project card Added 16-bit GPU precision replacing 10-bit Added support for media structures: Added support for XDCAM HD folder structure Added support for AVCHD folder structure Added support for GFCAM folder structure Added support for JVC folder structure Added support for IkegamiFieldPak Added support for GOPRO/FlipVideo/Canon folder structures Added support for chunked Canon XF clips Added support for Fusion 8 on Mac Added ability to acknowledge project wide LUT setting on export Added ability to set a Ranged Cue Marker (Start and End point) Added new trimming functionality to prevent a trim being extended beyond the media available at the head or tail Added ability to "slide" an effect crossfade trim so that the trim can be moved up/down the timeline Added support for Quicktimes with Alpha Channels on Mac, Linux and Windows 64bit Added ability to restore deleted clips from Milestones (which restores the entire clip with media link) Added right click "Render" option for clips in the sequence timeline in both layouts. Added ability to export a bin of contents to XML and JSON Enhanced the Media tab of the Project Card Added ability to set Proxy creation settings Added ability to set Transcode settings (Now removed from the Import cogs menu) Last edited by Brian Drysdale; October 26th, 2017 at 08:18 AM.

November 8th, 2017, 08:34 AM	#322
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks V14.1 beta The second Beta of Lightworks V14.1.0.0 Revision 101421 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available to download. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#160923 Apart from fixes this build now includes: Support for decode of Cineform codecs and exporting/transcoding to Cineform AVI/MOV (Lightworks Pro Only). Also, ability to trim on the VFX tab ,warning prior to resetting Key assignment, new keyboard shortcut key "Cue Marker (no prompt)" ability to copy multiple sequences in one go from a bin

November 17th, 2017, 08:40 AM	#323
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks V14.1 beta A third Beta of Lightworks version 14.1.0.0 is now available to download for testing. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...1747&Itemid=81 There are a number of additions including: improved selection between bins in List and Tiles view and the ability to create Syncs from ranged cues on sequences. Plus various fixes.

November 21st, 2017, 03:10 AM	#324
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date A conversation with Scott Hill, an editor who cuts feature films on Lightworks. It discusses the features of Lightworks and is useful for both beginners and experienced users. . https://www.provideocoalition.com/an...ut-lightworks/

November 23rd, 2017, 11:27 AM	#325
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks V14.1 beta The 4th beta of Lightworks V14.1 is now available: https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#162240 New additions include: XML export option to FCPX (Lightworks Pro Only) (still a work in progress), export quality setting to the JPEG image sequence option (Lightworks Pro Only), added amount of space required for an Archive to the project backup panel, BITC preferences to the "Preferences" folder moved from the project ED5 and the ability to duplicate sequences and place them in a target bin (in one step) including a "new bin" . Also included are various fixes.

December 4th, 2017, 10:26 AM	#326
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks V14.1 beta The 5th beta Lightworks V14.1 is now available. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#163184 This has improvements to the ELS messaging system and added Cineform 4K formats to the export panel together with new keyboard shortcut commands. Also, 16 bit and 32 bit Float GPU precision for Windows and 16 bit Float GPU precision for Linux and Mac. Plus various fixes.

December 12th, 2017, 01:35 PM	#327
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks V14.1 beta The sixth Beta of version 14.1.0.0 Revision 102397 on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X is now available. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...4019&Itemid=81 This build fixes several regressions that have crept in between versions. Lightworks is hoping to go to Release Candidate for the next build, with an aim of setting a release date shortly afterwards. It adds the ability to set H.264 proxy bit rate according to quality level setting. to right-click a clip and choose 'Make -> Sequence' (I seem to recall this being a feature on earlier Lightworks versions), quality settings for CineForm AVI/MOV export option, to make syncs from sequence segments and other additions.including some support for Lightworks to run under Weyland on Linux. Plus various fixes.

December 22nd, 2017, 04:13 PM	#328
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The first Release Candidate of version 14.1.0.0 is now available. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...4829&Itemid=81 This has added the ability to set the size of the thumbnails on the FX panel, to create proxies for files shorter than a second using I-Frame codecs (Cineform, AVC-Intra) and quality setting options for CineForm on the Render panel (work in progress). Plus a number of fixes. There is a Holiday offer until 31 December - buy a year Lightworks Pro license and get 24 months for the price of 12 months.

January 5th, 2018, 10:03 AM	#329
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The 2nd Release Candidate of version 14.1.0.0 is now available to download. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...5575&Itemid=81 This has added control of the settings to the Cineform AVI/MOV render panel. plus a number of fixes.

January 12th, 2018, 09:15 AM	#330
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The third Release Candidate of version 14.1.0.0 is now available to download. https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...6124&Itemid=81 A new feature has been added to allow customisation of timeline mouse behavior, also 8bit and 10bit options to DPX Image Sequence export, plus support for Fusion 9 on Mac OSX and Linux. Also, more fixes