Free open-source pro-class NLE: http://www.lightworksbeta.com/ . Well-received by many. Glimmers a little bit like FCPX, but more flexible user interface, including keyboard-compatibility options with AVID and FCP7. Register to download it (just over 40 MB). Further links:
- http://www.lightworksbeta.com/
- http://www.advancehdtv.com/index.php/item/lightworks-a-new-nle.html
- http://forums.creativecow.net/archivethread/134/313499
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightworks
- http://lightworks.wikidot.com/
- Unofficial Site to help the Lightworks (Beta) NLE community share tips/tricks and documentation.
- Before using this Wiki, read the following:
- Maybe also read the following (longer documents):
- http://community.avid.com/forums/p/96606/553421.aspx
- Avid users discussing Lightworks etc. Seems a reasonably good reception.
- http://community.avid.com/forums/t/82697.aspx
- YouTube
- http://www.interlab-net.com/docs/lightworks/Press_Releases/LWKS_PR_NTFS.pdf
- LightWorks courses at London’s NTFS