Okay, so I was trying to find a decent video editor on my Linux Mint machine, right? I usually mess around with Windows and have my go-to software there, but I wanted to see what the Linux world had to offer. Specifically, I was looking for an alternative to OpenShot Video Editor, just to see what else was out there.
First thing I did was to do a bit of searching around. I found a few names that kept popping up in forums and articles. Some of them were like, you know, really professional-grade stuff, which is cool but probably overkill for what I need. I mean, I’m not making the next blockbuster movie or anything, just some simple edits and cuts for my personal projects.
I decided to try out a couple of the simpler-looking ones. The first one, I don’t even remember the name, it was so bad. It crashed like, every five minutes. Seriously, it was like trying to build a house of cards in a hurricane. Couldn’t get anything done with that one, so I quickly moved on.
The next one I tried was a bit better. It had a cleaner interface, you know, not as cluttered. It didn’t crash, which was a big plus. But, it was kind of… basic. Like, really, really basic. I felt like I was using some sort of online video editor from 2005 or something. It was okay, but it just didn’t have the features I needed, especially not for the kind of stuff I want to do.
Then, I stumbled upon Kdenlive. That’s what it’s called. And man, this one was a pleasant surprise. It took a few minutes to get used to the layout, it’s a bit different from what I’m used to, but once I got the hang of it, it was smooth sailing. It’s got all the basic features you’d expect, plus some pretty advanced stuff too. Like, you can do transitions, effects, multi-track editing, the whole shebang. And it’s free and open-source, which is always a plus in my book. You know, supporting the open-source community and all that.
- Option 1: Can’t even remember the name, crashed all the time, super unstable.
- Option 2: Didn’t crash, looked nice, but way too basic, lacked essential features.
- Option 3 (Winner!): Kdenlive, took some getting used to, but has everything I need, stable, and it’s free!
What I Tried:
So yeah, after trying out a few duds, I finally found a solid OpenShot alternative on Linux Mint. If you’re in the same boat, give Kdenlive a shot. It might take a little bit of a learning curve, but it’s definitely worth it. And hey, if you find something even better, let me know! Always up for trying out new tools.
