Re: Lightworks release date
 

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.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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?

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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"

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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!

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

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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!

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

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The seventh V12.5 RC is now available.

New Lightworks Version 12.5.RC7 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X!

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

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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!

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).

Re: Release Lightworks Version 12.5 Available
 

The release Lightworks V 12.5 is now available for download.. http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option...emid=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 Note that owing to licensing restrictions they are unable to offer Boris packages to existing Lightworks Pro users.

http://www.redsharknews.com/post/ite...is-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

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..

Release Lightworks Version 12.5 Available
 

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

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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

Re: Lightworks Promo with G-DRIVE® ev ATC
 

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?optio...&select=100000

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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!

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.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

Lightworks have announced a branded version of the Contour Shuttle Pro https://twitter.com/ESLightworks/sta...719234/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

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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

New Lightworks Version 12.6.B Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X!

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

Re: Lightworks V12.6 beta
 

The V12.6.C beta is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.6.C Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X!

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

Re: Lightworks release date
 

There's a 40% off Christmas offer on a Lightworks Pro Outright purchase +Boris FX+Boris Graffiti.
https://twitter.com/ESLightworks/sta...81247184457728

Re: Lightworks V12.6 beta
 

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

New Lightworks Version 12.6.D Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X!

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.

Re: Lightworks V12.6 RC1 beta
 

The first release candidate V12.6 beta is available.

New Lightworks Version 12.6.RC1 Now Available on Windows Linux and Mac OS X!

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.

Re: Lightworks release V12.6 available
 

The release V12.6 is now available.

http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option...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/sta...864449/photo/1 You get Boris software bundled with this.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

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!

Re: Lightworks Shuttle Pro Bundle offer
 

There is a, while stocks last, introductory offer on the Lightworks Pro Outright license Pro bundle that includes the Lightworks branded Shuttle Pro

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...224&Itemid=263

Re: Lightworks release date
 

There is a two years for the price of one offer for Lightworks Pro, with bundle of either Boris FX or Graffiti.

Lightworks Pro: two years for the price of one and a choice of Boris FX or Graffiti by Jose Antunes - ProVideo Coalition

The Lightworks V14 beta should be available in the near future.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

There has been an update to the Mac OS version 12,6 allowing it to support 10.12 Sierra.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#125254

Re: Lightworks release date
 

I gather that the Lightworks V14.0 Public Beta is beginning on Tuesday 29th November 2016. There will be no V13.

https://twitter.com/ESLightworks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The Lightworks V14 beta has been released.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#128504

This allows the traditional flexibility of Lightworks, but also has a fixed interface option for newcomers and those who don't require or wish to use the full depth of screen arrangements that Lightwork allows.

"Version 14 of Lightworks introduces some incredible new features to the application. Primarily the new fixed layout interface and project browser. This new interface will suit those who prefer a more organised workspace and will help to ease the learning curve for newcomers. It can be enabled via the settings menu on the project-browser screen by changing the 'project layout' option."

Also other new features found in the link.

Note that Lightworks developers in the past have run a series of staged release of new features, so that they can work through any issues before adding more features to the new version.

There is a quick guide video available showing the new fixed layout option,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zucj...ature=youtu.be

Re: Lightworks release date
 

An article on the V14 beta, which gives more details;:

RedShark News - Big Lightworks news: Version 14 public beta is released with a new User Interface

I suspect that you'd want to edit a feature film or long form production on the traditional or what is now termed flexible layout, rather than the new fixed layout. This gives the editor a choice depending what they're dong and many people putting together their YouTube video won't need the full depth that the flexible layout offers. There has been changes to the old timeline to bring in elements of the new UI timeline, but many things are optional, so you can set these to your own taste..

There has been new code written for V14, so users are going though it, checking for bugs, requests for changes etc in the beta, with many of these are being addressed within hours

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The latest :Lightworks V14 beta build is now available.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...9449&Itemid=81

This build has a number of fixes for bugs and issues in the first released beta, while others are under investigation.

From past experience, these beta new builds tend to come out roughly once a week.

This article suggests a possible mid January date for the final release build.

http://www.provideocoalition.com/lig...res-interface/

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The third V14 beta build is now available for testing.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...0602&Itemid=81

There are more fixes and changes based on beta tester feedback.

So far, the reaction to the new fixed UI has been positive, the user selecting either this or the traditional flexible UI from the project browser page.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The 4th v14 beta is now available (now updated - see below)

This latest beta version includes a simpler way for users to backup their project and introduces improvements to licensing, such as allowing first time users to start the application and get straight into it without first having to register and verify an account. A Free license will automatically be added to the users system and will count down the seven days until they are required to register an account with Editshare.

It also includes fixes and other changes following tester feedback.

EDIT There's a new V14 beta. which should be used instead, this, resolves the issue with clip thumbnails in the previous Beta (91222)

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...2371&Itemid=81

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The latest V14 beta is now available.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...3915&Itemid=81

This latest build has many improvements including the addition of a new RGB scope. Lightworks have been trying to transition to the latest MainConcept SDKs but new issues have prevented this from happening (hence the delay in issuing this latest Beta) The latest SDK continues to be tested but is not included in this build.

There are more fixes and changes based on the testers' feedback.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

Another V14 beta update is available.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#134967

Due to issues still present with the latest MainConcept SDK this will no longer be included in the initial version 14.0 release, which has been scheduled for February

There are more fixes based on the feedback.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

Another build of the V14 beta.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...5321&Itemid=81

This new build rectifies regression issues that creep into the previous build, Lightworks are hoping that V14 can be released next week.

There is a range of fixes and a number of minor additions.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

What is hoped to be the final V14 beta build before release is now available:

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...emid=81#136112

This has more fixes based on the feedback and some minor additions.

Re: Lightworks release date
 

Seeming to be building up to a release with this latest V14 beta. The release dates drifting has happened with previous versions, so not surprising.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...6881&Itemid=81

According to Lightworks:

"This latest build resolves the startup failure on Mac OS X 10.9, restores RED R3D support back to the Linux version and the Quicktime Movie export in the Windows 32bit build. Thank you to all those of you still testing these latest builds and reporting feedback, we believe version 14.0 is looking good, there will of course be some minor issues reported that will remain come the release date, these will be addressed in subsequent maintenance releases."

Re: Lightworks release date
 

The V14 beta now has the first release candidate moving closer to the official release.

https://www.lwks.com/index.php?optio...7738&Itemid=81

This has more fixes and has added YouTube/Vimeo export at 48fps

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.

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.

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).

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,


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

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