Kdenlive 0.4 released

We are happy to announce the release of Kdenlive 0.4. Kdenlive is a non linear video editor for the KDE environnment. Since last version, many improvements and features have been added.

Being based on the the MLT video framework and the FFMPEG project, Kdenlive can work with image, audio and video files of various formats. All these formats can be mixed in your project on an unlimited number of audio and video tracks. Kdenlive supports PAL and NTSC standards, in 4:3 and 16:9 ratios.

• Supported input formats
  png, jpeg, gif (non animated), svg, mp3, vorbis, wav, flash, mpeg, avi, dv, wmv, ... You can even insert another Kdenlive project in the timeline!
• Firewire capture
  A dv firewire capture monitor has also been added.
• Supported export formats
  dv, avi, mpeg, flash, wav, vorbis, mp3, quicktime, realvideo, png Export is now non blocking, you can continue working while exporting
• DVD wizard
  A basic DVD wizard allows you to burn your movie to a dvd, with a simple title
• Project management
  Your project clips can now be arranged in folders.
• Timeline
  Many new keyboard shortcuts have been added for easier navigation. You can copy and paste clips. Magnetic guides have been added, as well as virtual clips that allow you to create "clones" of a zone. You can insert commented markers in clips, there is a new autoscroll while playing feature, and many more.
• Video effects
  Brightness, Charcoal, Gamma, Greyscale, Invert, Mirror, Obscure, Sepia, Speed, Stroboscope, Freeze
• Audio effects
  Mute, Volume, Declipper, Vinyl, Limiter, Equalizer, Phaser, Pitch Scaler, Pitch Shifter, Rate Scaler, Reverb, Room Reverb
• Transitions
  Crossfade, Push, Picture in Picture, Luma Wipe.
• Languages
  Thanks to our translation team, Kdenlive is available in english, french, german and spanish

For more information:

Kdenlive web site: "http://kdenlive.sf.net" [target does not exist anymore]

A more complete list of features can be found on our Wiki: "http://kdenlive.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?title=Kdenlive_features" [target does not exist anymore]

To compile Kdenlive, please follow the detailled instructions at: "http://kdenlive.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?title=Faq_Install" [target does not exist anymore]

You can also check our mailing list: http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=46786 [note: this maling list is not active anymore]

Need help ?

As usual, you will find very useful tips in our documentation website. You can also get help and exchange your ideas in our Kdenlive users Matrix chat room.

Get involved

Kdenlive relies on its community, your help is always welcome. You can contribute by :

• Helping to identify and triage bugs
• Contribute to translating Kdenlive in your language
• Promote Kdenlive in your local community