Lightworks release date

Brian Drysdale · February 24th, 2022, 01:04 PM

The first Beta build of Lightworks 2022.2 revision 133209 is now available.

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248026/

New features include:

Redesigned 10/12-bit (SDR) Decode Pipeline

Clip LUT Support.Lightworks 2022.2 now comes bundled with LUTs from various camera manufacturers (ARRI, Canon, GoPro, Panasonic, RED and Sony) giving Lightworks users the ability to display camera manufacturer LUTs.

The existing Video Tools have been reworked and redesigned to be visually more appealing, accurate and performant, especially when working with the new 10-bit media.

Supported 10/12-bit Export codecs (Lightworks Pro Only)
The new Export options are as follows:

AVID DNxHD HQ* (Wrapped as .MOV or .MXF)
Apple ProRes (Wrapped as .MOV)
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) 10-bit
Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 10-bit
Apple ProRes 422 10-bit
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 10-bit
Apple ProRes 4444 12-bit
Apple ProRes 4444 (XQ) 12-bit
Panasonic AVC-Intra (Wrapped as .MXF)
Sony XAVC (Wrapped as .MXF)
Cineform (Wrapped as .MOV or .AVI)

Apple ProRes Decode/Encode Certification, this new integration will now work on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Lightworks Integration With QScan (Lightworks Pro Only)

Plus some fixes.

Brian Drysdale · March 7th, 2022, 07:54 AM

The second build of the Lightworks V2022.2 beta is now available,

Main features: https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/

Features added in this build include:
8/10-bit encode options according to GPU format for Apple ProRes, Cineform and Uncompressed, performance improvements for Apple ProRes decode/encode
Performance improvements for H.264/H.265 decode
Full resolution decode of 12-bit H.265
The ability to generate Apple ProRes proxy files (Lightworks Pro Only)
Plus more flexible parsing of user effects files

Also, various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · March 10th, 2022, 01:28 AM

The third build of the V2022.2 beta is now available.

Main features: https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/

Features added in this build include:

Ability to configure the list of QC templates that appears in Lightworks
Ability to perform QC scans on imported clips automatically
Improvements to the LUT selection list
'Make > Bin' option when right clicking inside a bin group
Simplified the QC job submission user interface
Reinstated warning for Long GOP media on import

Plus fixes,

Brian Drysdale · March 17th, 2022, 02:00 PM

There have been a couple of builds over the last week and the fifth build of the Lightworks V2022.2 is now available.

https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/

Features added include an option for displaying the Graticule on to of the graph on the Video Tools panel.
'Reveal system logs' button within 'System Settings, an option to zoom in on the Histogram graph.
Added ability to display QScan format events on task completion and improvements to speed up startup when QScan is configured. Also an update to the latest Blackmagic RAW SDK (2.2)

Plus fixes

Brian Drysdale · March 30th, 2022, 12:51 PM

The sixth build of the Lightworks V2022.2 beta is now available.

https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/

Features added include more options for Apple ProRes proxy creation (Lightworks Pro Only)
Improved inter-project asset copying, including moving the process to a background task
Improved speed of WAV exports (Lightworks Pro Only)
Increased WAV file export size limit to 4Gb (Lightworks Pro Only)

Also, various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · April 7th, 2022, 12:07 PM

Lightworks Version 2022.2 has been released and is available for download.

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248250/

The new features are listed here: https://lwks.com/lightworks-whatsnew/

They include:

Apple ProRes Decode/Encode Certification, this new integration will now work on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Supported 10/12-bit Export codecs (Lightworks Pro Only)
The new Export options are as follows:

AVID DNxHD HQ* (Wrapped as .MOV or .MXF)
Apple ProRes (Wrapped as .MOV)
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) 10-bit
Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 10-bit
Apple ProRes 422 10-bit
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 10-bit
Apple ProRes 4444 12-bit
Apple ProRes 4444 (XQ) 12-bit
Panasonic AVC-Intra (Wrapped as .MXF)
Sony XAVC (Wrapped as .MXF)
Cineform (Wrapped as .MOV or .AVI)

Redesigned 10/12-bit (SDR) Decode Pipeline

Clip LUT Support.Lightworks 2022.2 now comes bundled with LUTs from various camera manufacturers (ARRI, Canon, GoPro, Panasonic, RED and Sony) giving Lightworks users the ability to display camera manufacturer LUTs.

Lightworks Integration With QScan (Lightworks Pro Only)

On the same page, there's also a new video guide that takes you through the features on V2022.2. Part of a continuing series of new video tutorials to assist users to learn Lightworks.

Brian Drysdale · June 28th, 2022, 12:16 PM

LWKS has Acquired ioGates REACT and they have given a talk to the British Film Editors on this and how this and Lightworks together with Qscan fit together:

https://www.redsharknews.com/lwks-ac...-to-lightworks

This is now included in the new V2022.3 beta release. This feature allows a user with the share link to paste this directly into the application under the Libraries section, which gives a straightforward but powerful way of accessing shared content and editing it immediately.

There are audio improvements, including a Native 'Noise Reducer' Effect (Lightworks Create/Pro only), a new Startup Audio Plugin Scanner Functionality (Lightworks Pro Only), also looping a section of a Clip/Sequence, and 40 Music Tracks for all users via the Epidemic Sound Library Integration (Lightworks Create/Pro only for the first build). Plus an Enhanced Audio Plugin Parameter Panel.

More information can be found here: https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248601/

Brian Drysdale · July 6th, 2022, 12:08 PM

The second V2022.3 beta build has been released.

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...3/#post-259011

Additional features in this build include the ability to preserve the last search request on the Effects panel when switching categories and keyboard shortcut entry to enable the Magnifier.

Plus various fixes.

Brian Drysdale · July 15th, 2022, 06:31 AM

The third V2022.3 beta build has been released.

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...9/#post-259242

This build consists mostly of fixes, but has added abbreviated track names to the VFX/AUDIO tabs and 1.001 factor frame rates for custom format creation.

Since these current betas are coming out roughly once a week with only a couple of minor additions with each build, plus the fixes, I will hold off announcing each beta release. The details can found in the fixes and features on the public beta download page found via the above link

Brian Drysdale · August 11th, 2022, 10:06 AM

Lightworks version V2022.3 is now released.

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248819/

Apart from integration with the IOGates REACT product ( https://site.iogates.com/features/ ) . V2022.3 includes 200 Free tracks from epidemic sound, Quick FX templates for dialogue and music, improved audio plugin support and new audio controls.

Note that a Create or Pro license will be required for some features.

More details here: https://lwks.com/lightworks-22-3-sou...o-update-ever/

There are new video tutorials on using these new audio features.

Brian Drysdale · November 8th, 2022, 12:47 PM

The first build of V2023.1 beta is now available for download.

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.249065/

HDR Workflows are added, with exporting sequences as an SDR or HDR deliverable (Lightworks Pro Only) to supported codecs.The OpenEXR format has been added enabling the highest quality floating point interoperability.

Export sequences as an SDR or HDR deliverable (Lightworks Pro Only) to supported codecs.

The OpenEXR format has been added, enabling the highest quality floating point interoperability.

Also:

The ability to draw/create effect masks.

Create and Define Custom Layout Templates (Fixed Layout Only). This is to make the Fixed layout easier to navigate for first time users, along with making it more useful and tailored for seasoned Lightworks professionals.

Added functionality icons, improving the layouts and making functionality more discoverable.

Effects and Transitions Improvements (Fixed Layout Only). The new layouts allow for much better discovery of features without having to move out of the existing tab. Note, this new ‘Tiles’ option is not currently available in Flexible layout but should be ready very soon.

OpenEXR media Support
Note: Only OpenEXR files typically used for video post production are supported by Lightworks. Others such as those including ‘z’ information, ‘Deep’ images or ‘Stereoscopic’ images are not supported.

Brian Drysdale · January 31st, 2023, 12:32 PM

Lightworks V2023.1 has a number of new features, these include:

Custom layouts in the fixed layout, with this feature, users can now create their own custom layout templates and define the layout of their workspace.

HDR workflows, Lightworks can now detect HDR format from media files, including MOV, MXF, and MP4.

Video mask effects, users can now draw and create masks, including Ellipse, Square, or Complex Shapes and apply them to various effect categories.

Effects improvements, including being able to select from hundreds of custom and user effects and installing from within Lightworks.

The import panel now has the ability to import OpenEXR media and animated GIFs.

The export panel has received several enhancements

Details can be found here:
https://lwks.com/lightworks-2023-edit-smarter/
https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...6/#post-264678

Brian Drysdale · May 19th, 2024, 04:54 AM

Lightworks is now on V2023.2 and a current release can be downloaded. This version's details can be found here:

https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...wnload.250323/

There has been a rolling release of fixes and minor updates since the original release, the latest build is available on the website. Crash logs can be sent directly after restarting.

The new features include Social media improvements, import and export improvements, a subtitle panel, enhanced mask effects and title effects and DVE effects are renamed transitions. Plus other changes.

Brian Drysdale · July 10th, 2024, 10:16 AM

The Lightworks V2024.1 beta has been released.

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/light...7/#post-279563

Robert Lane · August 30th, 2024, 11:20 AM

I'm very interesting testing LWKS. I came from FCP Studio, now on Davinci Resolve for years but always on the hunt for something that might be "better".

I did try a demo not long ago and liked the ultra customization with things like UI, menus etc, something no other NLE has done (except maybe clunky Media Composer) but found that how LWKS handles media especially importing is confusing and not intuitive.

I'll give it a go again and see if I can get my head around it. Always willing to try new things.

February 24th, 2022, 01:04 PM	#421
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.2 beta available for testing. The first Beta build of Lightworks 2022.2 revision 133209 is now available. https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248026/ New features include: Redesigned 10/12-bit (SDR) Decode Pipeline Clip LUT Support.Lightworks 2022.2 now comes bundled with LUTs from various camera manufacturers (ARRI, Canon, GoPro, Panasonic, RED and Sony) giving Lightworks users the ability to display camera manufacturer LUTs. The existing Video Tools have been reworked and redesigned to be visually more appealing, accurate and performant, especially when working with the new 10-bit media. Supported 10/12-bit Export codecs (Lightworks Pro Only) The new Export options are as follows: AVID DNxHD HQ* (Wrapped as .MOV or .MXF) Apple ProRes (Wrapped as .MOV) Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 10-bit Apple ProRes 4444 12-bit Apple ProRes 4444 (XQ) 12-bit Panasonic AVC-Intra (Wrapped as .MXF) Sony XAVC (Wrapped as .MXF) Cineform (Wrapped as .MOV or .AVI) Apple ProRes Decode/Encode Certification, this new integration will now work on Windows, Mac and Linux. Lightworks Integration With QScan (Lightworks Pro Only) Plus some fixes.

March 7th, 2022, 07:54 AM	#422
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.2 beta release The second build of the Lightworks V2022.2 beta is now available, Main features: https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/ Features added in this build include: 8/10-bit encode options according to GPU format for Apple ProRes, Cineform and Uncompressed, performance improvements for Apple ProRes decode/encode Performance improvements for H.264/H.265 decode Full resolution decode of 12-bit H.265 The ability to generate Apple ProRes proxy files (Lightworks Pro Only) Plus more flexible parsing of user effects files Also, various fixes.

March 10th, 2022, 01:28 AM	#423
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.2 beta release The third build of the V2022.2 beta is now available. Main features: https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/ Features added in this build include: Ability to configure the list of QC templates that appears in Lightworks Ability to perform QC scans on imported clips automatically Improvements to the LUT selection list 'Make > Bin' option when right clicking inside a bin group Simplified the QC job submission user interface Reinstated warning for Long GOP media on import Plus fixes,

March 17th, 2022, 02:00 PM	#424
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.2 beta release There have been a couple of builds over the last week and the fifth build of the Lightworks V2022.2 is now available. https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/ Features added include an option for displaying the Graticule on to of the graph on the Video Tools panel. 'Reveal system logs' button within 'System Settings, an option to zoom in on the Histogram graph. Added ability to display QScan format events on task completion and improvements to speed up startup when QScan is configured. Also an update to the latest Blackmagic RAW SDK (2.2) Plus fixes

March 30th, 2022, 12:51 PM	#425
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.2 beta release The sixth build of the Lightworks V2022.2 beta is now available. https://lwks.com/lightworks-beta/ Features added include more options for Apple ProRes proxy creation (Lightworks Pro Only) Improved inter-project asset copying, including moving the process to a background task Improved speed of WAV exports (Lightworks Pro Only) Increased WAV file export size limit to 4Gb (Lightworks Pro Only) Also, various fixes.

April 7th, 2022, 12:07 PM	#426
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.2 released Lightworks Version 2022.2 has been released and is available for download. https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248250/ The new features are listed here: https://lwks.com/lightworks-whatsnew/ They include: Apple ProRes Decode/Encode Certification, this new integration will now work on Windows, Mac and Linux. Supported 10/12-bit Export codecs (Lightworks Pro Only) The new Export options are as follows: AVID DNxHD HQ* (Wrapped as .MOV or .MXF) Apple ProRes (Wrapped as .MOV) Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 10-bit Apple ProRes 4444 12-bit Apple ProRes 4444 (XQ) 12-bit Panasonic AVC-Intra (Wrapped as .MXF) Sony XAVC (Wrapped as .MXF) Cineform (Wrapped as .MOV or .AVI) Redesigned 10/12-bit (SDR) Decode Pipeline Clip LUT Support.Lightworks 2022.2 now comes bundled with LUTs from various camera manufacturers (ARRI, Canon, GoPro, Panasonic, RED and Sony) giving Lightworks users the ability to display camera manufacturer LUTs. Lightworks Integration With QScan (Lightworks Pro Only) On the same page, there's also a new video guide that takes you through the features on V2022.2. Part of a continuing series of new video tutorials to assist users to learn Lightworks.

June 28th, 2022, 12:16 PM	#427
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re:Lightworks V2022.3 beta release LWKS has Acquired ioGates REACT and they have given a talk to the British Film Editors on this and how this and Lightworks together with Qscan fit together: Bridging the gap between production and post - LWKS x BFE live stream recording - YouTube https://www.redsharknews.com/lwks-ac...-to-lightworks This is now included in the new V2022.3 beta release. This feature allows a user with the share link to paste this directly into the application under the Libraries section, which gives a straightforward but powerful way of accessing shared content and editing it immediately. There are audio improvements, including a Native 'Noise Reducer' Effect (Lightworks Create/Pro only), a new Startup Audio Plugin Scanner Functionality (Lightworks Pro Only), also looping a section of a Clip/Sequence, and 40 Music Tracks for all users via the Epidemic Sound Library Integration (Lightworks Create/Pro only for the first build). Plus an Enhanced Audio Plugin Parameter Panel. More information can be found here: https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248601/

July 6th, 2022, 12:08 PM	#428
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re:Lightworks V2022.3 beta release The second V2022.3 beta build has been released. https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...3/#post-259011 Additional features in this build include the ability to preserve the last search request on the Effects panel when switching categories and keyboard shortcut entry to enable the Magnifier. Plus various fixes.

July 15th, 2022, 06:31 AM	#429
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re:Lightworks V2022.3 beta release The third V2022.3 beta build has been released. https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...9/#post-259242 This build consists mostly of fixes, but has added abbreviated track names to the VFX/AUDIO tabs and 1.001 factor frame rates for custom format creation. Since these current betas are coming out roughly once a week with only a couple of minor additions with each build, plus the fixes, I will hold off announcing each beta release. The details can found in the fixes and features on the public beta download page found via the above link

August 11th, 2022, 10:06 AM	#430
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2022.3 released Lightworks version V2022.3 is now released. https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.248819/ Apart from integration with the IOGates REACT product ( https://site.iogates.com/features/ ) . V2022.3 includes 200 Free tracks from epidemic sound, Quick FX templates for dialogue and music, improved audio plugin support and new audio controls. Note that a Create or Pro license will be required for some features. More details here: https://lwks.com/lightworks-22-3-sou...o-update-ever/ There are new video tutorials on using these new audio features.

November 8th, 2022, 12:47 PM	#431
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks V2023.1 beta release The first build of V2023.1 beta is now available for download. https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...nd-mac.249065/ HDR Workflows are added, with exporting sequences as an SDR or HDR deliverable (Lightworks Pro Only) to supported codecs.The OpenEXR format has been added enabling the highest quality floating point interoperability. Export sequences as an SDR or HDR deliverable (Lightworks Pro Only) to supported codecs. The OpenEXR format has been added, enabling the highest quality floating point interoperability. Also: The ability to draw/create effect masks. Create and Define Custom Layout Templates (Fixed Layout Only). This is to make the Fixed layout easier to navigate for first time users, along with making it more useful and tailored for seasoned Lightworks professionals. Added functionality icons, improving the layouts and making functionality more discoverable. Effects and Transitions Improvements (Fixed Layout Only). The new layouts allow for much better discovery of features without having to move out of the existing tab. Note, this new ‘Tiles’ option is not currently available in Flexible layout but should be ready very soon. OpenEXR media Support Note: Only OpenEXR files typically used for video post production are supported by Lightworks. Others such as those including ‘z’ information, ‘Deep’ images or ‘Stereoscopic’ images are not supported.

January 31st, 2023, 12:32 PM	#432
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Lightworks V2023.1 NLE now released Lightworks V2023.1 has a number of new features, these include: Custom layouts in the fixed layout, with this feature, users can now create their own custom layout templates and define the layout of their workspace. HDR workflows, Lightworks can now detect HDR format from media files, including MOV, MXF, and MP4. Video mask effects, users can now draw and create masks, including Ellipse, Square, or Complex Shapes and apply them to various effect categories. Effects improvements, including being able to select from hundreds of custom and user effects and installing from within Lightworks. The import panel now has the ability to import OpenEXR media and animated GIFs. The export panel has received several enhancements Details can be found here: https://lwks.com/lightworks-2023-edit-smarter/ https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...6/#post-264678

May 19th, 2024, 04:54 AM	#433
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date Lightworks is now on V2023.2 and a current release can be downloaded. This version's details can be found here: https://forum.lwks.com/threads/new-l...wnload.250323/ There has been a rolling release of fixes and minor updates since the original release, the latest build is available on the website. Crash logs can be sent directly after restarting. The new features include Social media improvements, import and export improvements, a subtitle panel, enhanced mask effects and title effects and DVE effects are renamed transitions. Plus other changes. Last edited by Brian Drysdale; May 19th, 2024 at 08:55 AM.

July 10th, 2024, 10:16 AM	#434
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Lightworks release date The Lightworks V2024.1 beta has been released. 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/light...7/#post-279563

August 30th, 2024, 11:20 AM	#435
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	Re: Lightworks release date I'm very interesting testing LWKS. I came from FCP Studio, now on Davinci Resolve for years but always on the hunt for something that might be "better". I did try a demo not long ago and liked the ultra customization with things like UI, menus etc, something no other NLE has done (except maybe clunky Media Composer) but found that how LWKS handles media especially importing is confusing and not intuitive. I'll give it a go again and see if I can get my head around it. Always willing to try new things.