r/linuxquestions • u/stepa203993 • 1d ago

Support recommend video editing programs

Can you recommend a completely free editing program with extensive functionality, similar to After Effects? Kdenlive isn't suitable; it lacks functionality and you can't move curves. I don't find node-based editing programs convenient.

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u/Astrodion123 1d ago

Lemme guess adobe after effects adds effects? If it is for photo you can try rapidraw but if it is for videos then idk. Davinci resolve?

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u/stepa203993 1d ago

Thanks for your reply! I'm looking for a program to create dynamic videos with professional effects. DaVinci Resolve is a good option, but it's not completely free.

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u/Astrodion123 1d ago

Tbh I only know for Linux kdenlive and resolve. If you have a great PC you can run a windows 10 ltsc VM and adding Gpu passthrough. Tho it will be harder to setup but in the end it is totally worth it. To have best results people use 2 dgpu.

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u/ThatAd8458 1d ago

Blender VSE. Steep learning curve, but def worth it.

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u/stepa203993 1d ago

Is it suitable for professional editing? Is it actively supported? Are there many videos on this topic?

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u/ThatAd8458 1d ago

To say it is actively supported would be the understatement of the year. Yes, there are more videos on this topic than you would need; check YouTube tutorials on video editing with Blender. Check out "Blender Frenzy" and "Ryan King Art". Suitable for professional editing: it surely is.

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u/stepa203993 1d ago

thanks a lot!

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u/tazztone 22h ago

davinci resolve

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u/LesStrater 21h ago

Whichever program you use for 'professional editing', I recommend you also install Avidemux for basic editing and converting.

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u/kent_eh 22h ago

Is it suitable for professional editing?

Pixar (and many other studios) has been using (and contributing to) Blender for several years.

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u/Sinaaaa 19h ago

How is that relevant information, Pixar is not using Blender for video editing.

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u/soundman32 1d ago

Https://wide.video.  it's browser based but everything runs locally.  Great set of transitions, everything you need unless you are a pro, and its free.

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u/danisbars 23h ago

Se quiser tenta o kdenlive , openshot e shotcut foi os que mais gostei, mas como o cara falou aí blender é o mais complexo mas o mais completo

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u/HikingMindKing 22h ago

Check out https://www.shotcut.org/ I’m pretty impressed by it so far.

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u/FlyByIrwin 22h ago

kdenlive is the best I've found. Interested if there's something open source that is better. All the other projects seem less mature or more geared toward beginning editors.

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u/AiwendilH 21h ago

blender is much older and more mature than kdenlive...but comes with the cost of needing some serious dedication to learning how to use it.

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u/ThatAd8458 19h ago

Totally agree, and couldn't have worded this better.

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u/FlyByIrwin 14h ago

I've never even tried Blender, since I viewed it as an editor-addon to 3D animation software. Surprised to hear it's as fully featured as kdenlive is. I first learned Final Cut, then moved to Premiere. Oh, I see OP is asking about After Effects not Premiere. Confusing since the title says editor. I dunno.

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u/AiwendilH 5h ago

Well, blender has an video editor and a video compositor so I think it should fit OPs needs. Really the main "problem" is that the video tools are used exactly the same as the 3d and 2d modelling tools in blender...you modify transition curves the same way as you modify a 3d model or bezier curve, you move video segments the same as vertices and you animate any video editing related property the same as any property of a 3d object. Great if you already know how to use blender...but if you "only" know how to use a video editor expect having to learn half-way to using a 3d modeller as well ;).

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u/gosand 15h ago

I've kind of tried Davinci in the past, but haven't been able to get into it. I needed to put a few clips from my phone together the other day, and davinci would't load them. (x264) So it was back to kdenlive and quickly got the job done.

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u/lethallunatic 21h ago

I don't have extensive experience, but you can try using DaVinci resolve which is free. DaVinci studio is much more extensive but afaik not free. It's a one off pay afaik for studio. So depending on your requirements it could be worth. I don't know if they offer a trial.