This is for videos and title clips which are to be displayed in a sequence that you define. Drag and drop the video clips and titles onto 'Track 1'.

It is not enough to just select the color but you MUST select 'Ok' or it is not saved. Select 'Create new Title' to define the file name and the actual title to be displayed. The suffix 1, 2, 3, etc refers to various predefined locations for the given title type. The type of title can be chosen: Header, Footer, Standard, etc. Add titles (text to be displayed on the video whether by itself or super imposed) regardless of when you will be using them: Title + 'New Title'.Select the '+' graphic or 'File' + 'Import Files'. This is the final format you wish to release a video in: NTSC, PAL, HD, etc. Generate a 'Project': 'File' + 'New Project'Ĭhoose the folder in which all work related files will be located.Ĭhoose a 'profile'.Inkscape advanced title generation: apt-get install inkscape.Video and Audio encoders: apt-get install x264 libx264-dev lame libmp3lame0 libavcodec-extra-52 ffmpeg.Openshot: apt-get install openshot openshot-doc.This is the clear winner for simple video editing that anyone can understand.Īlso see our comprehensive list of Linux video editors.

Openshot editor tutorial