Open Source Video Editor Kdenlive 19.12 is out

December 19, 2019 Abhishek

The open source multiplatform video editor Kdenlive has a new release after previous bug fix release called 19.12 which has over 200 commits. This edition brings huge performance improvements, a new audio mixer, master effects and host of bug fixes.

Below are the highlights:

Improved timeline responsiveness.
Fixes to timeline memory consumption.
Improvements to clip handling and caching.
Fine tune rendering threads settings for faster rendering.
Fixed lag when adding compositions.
New audio mixer with mute, solo and record functions.

Added ability to apply audio or video effects to all tracks. (Click the “Master” button above track headers to see master effect stack.)

Improvements to audio waveform display in the Project Bin and the Clip Monitor.

Always display search bar.
Clean-up and fix many buggy effects.
Fix favorite compositions broken.
Removed confusing favorites folder from the effects list.
Fix broken split effect comparison.
Improved interface of color wheels and bezier curves.
Custom filters work again.
Allow inserting values in Lift/Gamma/Gain effect.
Fix UI corruption on Windows/Intel drivers.
In settings menu: Add menu on Windows to switch between OpenGL modes.
Fixed screengrab.
Fix title clip created with incorrect duration.
Fix showing full-screen on dual monitor setup.
Fix detection of secondary screen for monitor full-screen.
Better audio clip colors in timeline.
Improve visibility of audio/video only drag icons in clip monitor.
Always overlay audio waveform in monitor for audio clips.
Fix screengrab crash.

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Abhishek is a Finance Professional and has worked in multiple MNCs. However, he is also an avid tech reader and tinkerer with over 20 years of experience. His passions include 3D animation and drawing Illustrations. His creations can be viewed at www.artstation.com/abhifx