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Interesting stuff. I'm in MacLand so have a while to wait yet.

Many thanks Brian for keeping us up to date on these exciting developments.

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If anyone is trying to download or install the latest version (or even visit the web site), I gather the servers are currently under a lot of load, so there may be short term connection issues.

Update: this seems to have cleared.

Re: Release Lightworks NLE available
 

I'd imagine by the time it's available on Mac many of the current issues will be sorted. The main ones currently seem to be centred around importing some consumer and prosumer type codecs*, which need transcoding. The developers are aware of this and these, plus other things that are listed on the known issues notes. The users are also giving lots of feedback to them.

Of course, no doubt there'll be Mac specific issues.

*I gather the Free version will continue to need transcoding with third party software because of the cost of codec licenses

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They're hoping to have the Linux version for public alpha testing on 30th Oct initially using Ubuntu 12.04. It will look and feel the same as the Lightworks Windows version, although some components like Firewire recording won't be available.

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Version 11.0.3 of Lightworks is available for download, this fixes a few issues.

An announcement for Beta version of V11.1 is expected shortly

There's currently no news on the 64 bit version of Lightworks

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Waiting the mac version

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32 bit will function on 64 bit machines, though, right ?

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Yes, it runs fine on mine. It'll run on Windows XP Professional SP3, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit).

I gather that the V11.1 Beta will be 32bit and 64 bit

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For people wanting to use or try out Lightworks Free, the Eyeframe converter seems to be the current tool of choice by a number of people for translating files into a format that can be used on the Free version. It's written by a member of the Lightworks forum. Links and a video tutorial can be found on the Lightworks forum in the thread on Eyeframe.

Other options are DSLR Post Prep, Handbrake, GoPro Cineform Studio Free.

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Also, although not officially supported, people are managing to install on Windows 8. However, currently this does involve a workaround to manually install HASP downloaded from Sentinel.

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An update on Windows 8 is that it will be supported in Lightworks V11.1 with the latest HASP drivers and this is to be released in Beta shortly.

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The next version of Lightworks 11.1 is now available as a Public Beta (11.1.c) for Windows. Anyone wanting to test it can find a link in their forum announcements page to join the Beta testing program. New Lightworks Version 11.1.c Now Available as Public Beta

A number of the new features require the Pro Version of Lightworks, although there are also improvements to the free version.

Note this version supports Windows 8

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Since this now seems to be getting lost amongst the threads on the Lightworks Forum: EyeFrame - easy convert video to and from Lightworks

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There is a new beta available for testing: 11.1d

New Lightworks Version 11.1.d Now Available as Public Beta

The 64 bit version is only available to Pro users (as against the Free version).

Of interest to people wanting to trial Lightworks is that "MP4/AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) media to be imported into the Free version as transcode only"

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There is an updated unofficial "Hints and Tips" pdf for V11. It's not yet on the Lightworks downloads page, but can be found in the first message.

A "Hints and Tips" unofficial PDF in progress

You need to use this in combination with either the Quick Start or the full User Guide.

I gather there is a book on using Lightworks being written, but I imagine it won't be published until the mac version becomes available.

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There is now a pdf available of the Lightworks terminology: A Guide to Lightworks Lingo (Terminology)

It's basically the contents of the first post, but you have to register on the web site and be signed in order to see the link to the pdf.

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The latest public beta of Lightworks, version 11.1e,, is available for testing. A number of features are only available on the Pro version (this includes 64bit).

New Lightworks Version 11.1.e Now Available as Public Beta

New features include updated installer to include latest Sentinel RTE (6.51), which allows installation on Windows 8

MP4/AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) media to be imported into the Free version as transcode only

Also improvements and updates for handling RED material.

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Further details of the 11.1e beta: RedShark News - Lightworks drops need for QuickTime for H.264 as new Windows Beta is launched

I gather they're hoping to release the next beta version in the near future.

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The latest public beta 11.1f is available for testing. New Lightworks Version 11.1.f Now Available as Public Beta

Added preliminary support for native H.264 MOV handling without using QuickTime (work in progress)
Added initial 48fps file support
Plus other new features.

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Lightworks 11.2
At NAB 2013, EditShare will be previewing the new Mac OS X version of Lightworks.

NAB 2013: EditShare Unveils Major Upgrades Across Entire Line of End-to-End Tapeless Workflow Products | Broadcast Engineering [primary-term] press release archives.

Also, a training certification program for Lightworks will be introduced later this year.

There's also "the first official full-length demonstration of Lightworks for Linux" in the next few days.

Lightworks NLE announce V11.1 release date
 

Lightworks have announced 30th April as target release date for releasing V11.1

Important Update About Lightworks

30th April is also the launch date for the public beta of the Linux version.

They're also close to announcing the Alpha program for the Mac version. Anyone interested would be advised to keep a close eye on the Lightworks web site, because the places testing the Linux alpha went extremely quickly.

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There are a number of new on line Lightworks tutorials available these are additional to the tutorials found on the Lightworks web site ( http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option...=69&Itemid=192 ). The subjects include installing, an introduction and using the bins. ;

I gather they'll be revealing these tutorials on a weekly basis with a small, downloadable project, which includes sample footage and a script

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The public beta of 11.1g is now available.

New Lightworks Version 11.1.g Now Available as Public Beta

This is working towards a target release date of 30th April for 11.1.

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Whatever happened to the promised Mac OS X version?

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The Mac version is previewing at NAB 2013. It's about to go into alpha testing, if you're interested in being a tester it would be worthwhile keeping an eye on the Lightworks web site. I gather the Linux alpha testing places went extremely quickly.

Their development plan has been Linux first because it's en route to Mac OS X.

Lightworks preview Mac version at NAB
 

Editshare are previewing the Mac version of Lightworks at NAB. Editor Scott Hill will be giving talks about his work and Lightworks.

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Re: Lightworks preview Mac version at NAB
 

From Their Website;

"We will be showing a preview only of Lightworks running on Mac at NAB 2013. This means we are nearly ready to announce the Alpha Program for Lightworks on Mac. More information will follow soon."
Important Update About Lightworks

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Here's a video interview about Lightworks, just after the AVID interview at 5.00 minutes in.

NAB 2013: Avid Media Composer 7 and Lightworks for Mac by Scott Simmons

Also with a interview with Editor Scott Hill

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Here's a demo of the Mac version by Matt Sandford from Lightworks.

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Public beta version 11.1H has been released.

New Lightworks Version 11.1.h Now Available as Public Beta

The release version has a target date of 30th April and work has started on version 11.2, which I assume won't be too far away.

The Linux version is due for public beta on the same date.

Lightworks NLE available on Linux beta
 

For people who want to test Lightworks on Linux, the public beta is now available.

Lightworks Linux Public Beta Is Now Available To Download

It's part of their three operating systems plan for the program.

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The release version 1.1.1 has been delayed possibly until the second week in May. There are some remaining unresolved issues that were found in the public betas.

I gather the upcoming 11.2 version will handle 4K, the current versions only do RED at these resolutions.

The Lunix public beta is now available.

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The Lightworks Shark Bytes Tutorials can be found on YouTube. Unfortunately I can't put up the link because it doesn't work here, but google will help find the directory listing these videos. On the page there's a link to sample footage that you can experiment with.

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Go ahead and post the YouTube link, Brian -- I'll make it work.

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Thanks Chris, here's the link to the play list of Shark Byte Lightworks tutorials. These are being added to on a regular basis, there are also links to various other resources beside the play list.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTau2hWDhFVbG1JIcAqFtl-jodOdbWQmU
If you click on the title "Lightworks Shark Bytes Tutorials" in the top bar, you get through to the playlist page.

Addition: The latest 11.1 public beta is available for testing.

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Came across this thread while looking for something that can use the .mxf files from my Canon XH100.

I've looked at the website, as well as reading on this forum, and I'm still not sure I've got an answer to the question of whether the free version will import my .mxf files. And from reading other threads on DVInfo.net, do I need to keep the file structure from the CF cards? I've just added the clip folders to the same folder on an external drive, as I didn't know I wasn't supposed to do that.

My editing needs are quite simple and straightforward, and I've been using premier elements for some years - I just don't need the extra features of expensive software. But the files from my newest camera are causing a problem.

Thanks

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With the current free version (11.0.3) you'll need to convert your files into a more friendly codec. The free version being more limited than the Pro version.

EyeFrame is the current favoured software. it was developed by members of the Lightworks Forum.

EyeFrame Converter | Easy convert to and from Lightworks

EyeFrame - easy convert video to and from Lightworks with time code, reel name and proxies

There's a tutorial video explaining how to use Eyeframe at these links.

The upcoming free11.1 version will transcode more of the codecs found on many consumer cameras.

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Thanks Brian - I'll take a closer look at it sometime this week.

it looks like I'm in for a steep learning curve as soon as I can find time to concentrate on it. I guess I might have had second thoughts about upgrading my camera (the Sony A1 for infra-red work) if I'd known about the different file format.

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Best way to learn Lightworks is to watch the videos and look at the guides. Don't try cut and pasting, use the bins in combination with the racks and play with it, there's a simple logic to it.

The EyeFrame seems to get around many of the codec limitations on the free version and makes life easier for people with less powerful computers.

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The latest version of EyeFrame converter has Wine friendly menus.

EyeFrame Converter 1.7.6 with Wine friendly menus and key shortcuts and MediaInfo generation is out! | EyeFrame Converter

This should assist Linux users convert various codecs to Lightworks free ver. friendly ones. A full Linux version seems to be a work in progress by members of the Lightworks forum or at least on the wish list.