The professional cross-platform video editing software Lightworks has received its first major update to Lightworks version 2021.1 for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Lightworks 2021.1 is also probably the biggest update the software has received in the last ten years, as it has been released with many new features.
The first major update included in version 2021.1 is support for macOS 11 Big Sur. Another big improvement is the complete removal of the “project frame-rate” restriction. You can create projects without setting a base frame rate, as it now allows media of any frame rate (including variable rate) to be imported into a project, played back, recorded, and added to sequences seamlessly.
Also, all “source clips” are played back at their native frame rate and once inserted into a sequence, they are automatically or dynamically reshaped and redefined to match the format of the sequence.
Additionally, you can also right-click on a sequence and select the required “Playback format”.
Lightworks 2021.1 gives you greater flexibility by removing the limit on the number of sequences or the combination of playback.
Additionally, version 2021.1 maintains the "clip resolutions" as it does not resize to match the project's Output format.
Among other key changes in Lightworks 2021.1, the following were made:
- Professional language translations added for Japanese, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean
- Added “Associates” tab containing a powerful new set of tools
- New controls in the User Interface Appearance panel
- Ability to customize timeline segment colors
- Improvements when working with 4K, including H.265/HEVC media
- Custom “Square” and “Portrait” social media (only for those with an active Lightworks Pro license)
- Custom Sequence Output formats (only for those with an active Lightworks Pro license)
How to get Lightworks 2021.1?
Since Lightworks is a freemium software, the free version is available for download for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
However, if you want to use more features of Lightworks, you will need to upgrade to Lightworks Pro by purchasing premium version .
Information source: fossbytes.com
