Lightworks v11.5

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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.editshare. Mac and Linux Added AC3 audio decode support for Windows. Small. and which are not described in the User or Installation Guides. See the following sections: • • • • • “New Features in Version 11. See the following topics: • • • “Cross Platform Features” on page 3 “Windows Platform Features” on page 5 “Linux Distributions” on page 6 Cross Platform Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Added support for screen capture using the record panel (Pro version only) Work in progress Added support for Retina displays Added support for scalable user interface Added ability to change interface color scheme Added YouTube export option to the export panel for Windows. a record edit can now be synced with the sync group Added the ability to replace segments with alternate clips by right clicking (for edits made from sync-groups) TP-00178-01 3 .5” on page 3 “Fixed in Version 11.5 Release Notes Introduction This document summarizes updates and fixes for prior limitations made to this release of Lightworks. Medium and Large Added time-indicator strips to tiles (when you mouse-over) Added Curve effect to FX Color Correction effects Added ’Marked section’ option to the export panel Added Sync Group improvements. Mac and Linux (Windows filter no longer required) Added ability to export MXF OP1a MXF files (AVC-Intra RP2027 export option) (Pro version only) Added ability to create Macros from the Key Assignments panel (Pro version only) Added ability to search on the Key Assignments panel Added third tile size to tiles in bins.Lightworks v11.5.5 This section summarizes the features that have been implemented in Lightworks 11.5” on page 6 "Limitations and Known Problems in Version 11.5" on page 9 "Troubleshooting" on page 11 “Technical Support Contracts” on page 12 New Features in Version 11. Portuguese.94 export Added PAL interlaced as valid Blu-Ray format and made NTSC interlaced only Added warning messages when closing Lightworks if background tasks are present Added the ability to set tooltip speed on the system-settings menu Added mini progress-bar to show background-tasks activity when the tasks page is not visible Added ’Make sync group’ option to the Bin menu tool Added background image for Retina display resolutions Added further improvements for multitrack trimming and unjoining Added CRTL Z and CTRL Y as default for Undo and Redo in the Lightworks Prefs file. Italian. Japanese and Chinese Added new welcome screen when detecting an expired license Added ability to monitor a background task. Turkish. Bengali.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Added new keybindable commands for choosing next / prev alternate clips (for edits made from sync-groups) Added ability to replace segments with alternate clips by dragging and dropping a tile from the sync group to the edit viewer (for edits made from sync-groups) Added ability to generate a random edit based on users settings from the sync group Added ability to change the field order on SD clips using the Filecard Added ability to drag and drop a dissolve across a cut point Added magnetic snapping on all panels (this can be turned off in System Settings) Added 'bounds' to the corner gradient effect Added new key-bindable command called 'Sync group' You can now generate a sync-group from a bin using only one item (it used to require at least two) Added ’Start time’ clip texts panel on edits Added thumbnails to the image-key file browser Added Hardware device name to the version number on the project browser screen Added dynamic hardware switching for AJA. Indonesian. Polish. (existing users will need to re-import the Lightworks.prefs file) Added Language Wording files for: Spanish. Blackmagic. Russian. Thai. Czech.New Features in Version 11. Matrox devices and System Audio Added key-bindable command (’Add video transition’) for applying a new video transition using the last settings used Added Insert / Replace Console control functions to source viewers Added Delete / Remove Console control functions to record viewers Added AVCintra200 to supported formats for decode Added support for AVCHD 1080P50 / P59. Clicking the thumbnail of an active background task now presents a large view (subsequently clicking another task will re-use the same large view) Added ability to Insert / Replace a source into a record edit if one is not open (a record edit will automatically be opened and the source Inserted / Replaced) Introduced Rendering as a background task Introduced Import as a background task Introduced Export as a background task Introduced drawing audio waveforms as a background task TP-00178-01 • • • • • 4 . German. French. This option is no longer available from the Preferences menu within the project Change whether or not Hints are displayed or not .3 Added 32 / 64-bit info in the error. Scale.5 Release Notes • Added System Settings button on the project browser screen for the following functions: • Change the appearance of Lightworks. Edit. This option is no longer available from the Project card within the project GPU Tests. Window Color. Bin and select Export Right click a Clip in the edit timeline and select Add Effect Right click a Transition to replace an existing transition with another • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Introduced right click menu options for common functions: Introduced ruler on timelines Added Multi-language support to the Windows installer Added new welcome screens when detecting expired licenses Windows Platform Features • • • • • • Added support for AJA I/O devices (Kona and Io XT) drivers 10. Selection Color. Brightness. Text color. Subclip.1 and higher required (Pro version only) Added support for Matrox Utils 9. Print. This option is no longer available from the Project card within the project View licensed options Manage licenses Show credits of licenses used Right click a Clip. Subheading Color. This option is still available from the Preferences menu within the project Change the OS title bar.log Added taskbar progress indication during a background task Added support for kSettingsPixelAspectRatioNum and kSettingsPixelAspectRatioDen (Pixelan) Added Eyeon Fusion plugin as licensed option only (Pro version only) TP-00178-01 5 . Sync.4. Typeface and Wallpaper image (Pro version only) Change the Wording within Lightworks. This option is no longer available from the Preferences menu within the project Change the Key Assignments.Lightworks v11. This option is no longer available from the Preferences menu within the project Hardware output tests. Heading Color. 10 Mint 15. See the following topics: • • “Cross Platform Fixes” on page 6 “Windows Fixes” on page 8 Cross Platform Fixes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 Fixed viewer / timeline positions Fixed Vectorscope analysis Fixed output monitor incorrectly cycling through each of the clips in the sync group when pressing Stop Fixed crash closing a viewer whilst playing Fixed video analysis scopes positioning / parenting Fixed being able to drag and drop a tile into a bin Fixed Syncs syncing by timecode in Sync Groups Fixed Sync Group Sort function Fixed Sync Group resizing not being remembered Fixed Sync Group viewer sizes not being remembered Fixed sound devices (microphone etc) not being present on the record panel Fixed genlock setting on record panel (previously greyed out) Fixed keyframe buttons on the curves panel Fixed size of preview image on letterbox panel (when set to 4:3 output size) Fixed keyframe buttons appearance Fixed Jog Left key assignment Fixed timeline position when merging bins Fixed timeline marker location not being saved when closing the project on sync groups Fixed being able to drag and drop the export tool over a viewer from a sync group TP-00178-01 . The Linux version of Lightworks has been tested on the following distributions: Debian Distros • • Ubuntu / Lubuntu / Xbuntu 13. 16 RPM Distros • Fedora 18. Fixed in Version 11.5 Linux Distributions Lightworks is available on the Linux platform for the first time.5 This section summarizes the fixes that have been implemented in Lightworks 11.Fixed in Version 11.5. 19 Other distributions may work but have not been tested. Awaiting update from MainConcept Fixed being unable to cancel an archive export Fixed transcoded import images being darker than the original file Fixed adding a dissolve using Transition panel not work correctly Fixed MPEG422 AVI compression settings being remembered on the Render panel and Export panel Fixed Effect duration showing in seconds instead of frames when dragging and dropping Fixed duplicate filenames being created when exporting the same item multiple times Fixed crash importing AVCintra MXF Fixed crash exporting to DVCPro 50fps when set to Fields Fixed crash using sync group live camera switching when edit viewer has focus 7 .Lightworks v11. F19 instead of 'left arrow') Fixed checkboxes on the search card Fixed sync group playback performance issues Fixed issue where sync groups may not sync to timecode correctly Fixed renamed Title effect names not persisting Fixed display pass through error after applying a dissolve to a segment end Fixed crash dragging the export tool over a compact sync group Fixed Filter Type text not displaying correctly on the Audio EQ effect Fixed application hang when making an empty cut on a clip off the end of its limits Fixed performance issue scrubbing through multi-track XDCAM HD (long GOP) material Fixed large files failing to import with 'create link' if the size of the actual file was larger than the space available Fixed invalid SD / HD AVI exports (failing to open in third party applications) Fixed buttons on the Assistant Applications Add panel not being visible Fixed progress bar showing nothing during import Fixed last digits of the tear off timecode not appearing correctly Fixed appearance of "Delete" text on keyframes in the Curve effect Rebirthed the 'Simple' wipes / dissolves panel Fixed MPEG422 AVI compression settings not being remembered correctly on the quick import panel Fixed MPEG422 AVI SD / HD bitrate compression settings not appearing in bins or filecards Fixed timeline marker jumping to the start of an edit after using the jog wheel Fixed display of MPEG422 AVI compression list Improved audio linking on MOV files to prevent clicking.5 Release Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TP-00178-01 Fixed Link / Local media check boxes on Lightworks Archive export option becoming unresponsive Fixed progress bar not updating when rendering a section on the edit timeline (Linux and Windows) Fixed bug where key assignment names would be reported incorrectly (eg. 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • Replaced 'Show OS titlebar' with 'Fullscreen window' on the System Settings panel Fixed timeline ruler showing 24fps timecode for Prints / Syncs Fixed waveform drawing causing sluggish interface behavior Fixed progress reporting when importing multiple MP3 files in the same batch Fixed bad memory leak during exports Fixed trimview image not displaying correctly when sliding a clip Fixed searching when the search term is one character long and it occurs as the last character of a search target Fixed post license-acquisition behavior when using Mini ELS Removed invalid export formats from the export panel.Fixed in Version 11. primarily 1080i 50fps DVCPro100 Fixed timeline marker jumping to the start of the edit when unjoining audio only Fixed potential crash when changing appearance settings Added more extra bytes to memory supplied to Main Concept Windows Fixes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fixed failure to start Lightworks due to an invalid registry entry Fixed application failing to start (Windows XP only) Fixed invalid warning on startup about missing audio devices on Windows XP systems Fixed Quicktime Movie exports not showing a thumbnail preview Fixed potential hang using Matrox hardware due to CoUninitialize being called incorrectly Fixed Lightworks .PNG files failing to load on startup Fixed odd behavior when pressing the Windows Key during drag / drop Fixed not being able to apply Plugin transitions over a cut point Fixed potential crash importing Quicktime samples Fixed high CPU usage with console driver installed but console not present Fixed potential crash transcoding an uncompressed AVI to MPEG422 AVI in the 64bit version Fixed Lightworks icon not appearing when enabling the OS title bar Automatically add media location in the C:\Users\Public\Documents\Lightworks folder if no locations are present Prevent black frames at output on Matrox output when playing fast-forward Introduced separate 32bit and 64bit installers Changed default media location to: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Lightworks folder Commit / de-commit heap memory on demand to free more physical memory 8 TP-00178-01 . 5 Release Notes Limitations and Known Problems in Version 11. but yet import with picture.Lightworks v11.MOV wrapped files Potential crash importing WMV file Audio monitor delay setting will not be accounted for during export Cannot record SD / HDV through Firewire AVID DNxHD 10bit encode is not possible Make sure any other applications are closed before attempting to install Lightworks Video track can turn red after removing certain FX Error during startup when Matrox MTX utils installed ’error copying Matrox DSX driver’ Please turn off UAC in Windows Image on viewers and SDI output may look very poor on old ATI graphics card when set to 10-bit precision . you may experience startup issues or problems opening the export tool.1 system. Recordings will be correct Video analysis tool appears through the FX configuration panel when configuring a color correction effect AC3 audio will not import on . Duplicate log entries on the export panel when an edit viewer and timeline are open If the Matrox VFW codecs are installed on a Windows 8 / 8. Please make sure the Matrox VFW codecs are uninstalled from your system The screen capture function is not currently working CDDA ripping is no longer available Potential crash importing QTRef files Audio VU meters may display incorrect levels when in Standby mode on Voice Over recordings.5 The following limitations and known problems have been identified in this release: “Windows 32-bit” on page 9 “Windows 64-bit” on page 10 “Linux 64-bit” on page 10 “Matrox Hardware I/O” on page 11 “Blackmagic Hardware I/O” on page 11 “AJA Hardware I/O” on page 11 Windows 32-bit • • • Audio on linked MOV files may click during playback. Performance will be slow Image quality on playback may be poor when project card set to NTSC Fields You will not be able to transcode 1080p 60fps files on import to AVID DNxHD (MPEG AVI works correctly) Blu-ray VC1 export does not generate a valid file. it is just mute 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TP-00178-01 . It imports back as Sound only Audio on exported AVCHD files cannot be played by Windows Media Player.VOB files appear as ’Sound’ only on the import panel. EditShare recommends Nvidia for the best performance Blackmagic AVIs will not import Cineform AVIs will not import Fraps AVIs will not import There is no FX plugin support AVCintra / P2 files import as separate sound and picture The screen capture function is not currently working correctly Files will be not highlighted in a folder when clicking the Location links on filecards or bins Please use 'Alt+Ctrl' (for Linux) in place of 'Alt' (for Windows) modifier for keyboard short-cuts. Please make sure the Nvidia driver is loaded an the system is restarted The import panel may display incorrectly when resizing the Name column header • 10 TP-00178-01 .Limitations and Known Problems in Version 11. If you experience the viewer playing at a reduced size then the Linux default graphics driver is installed. DPX image sequence exports do not work correctly No audio imported from OMFs (that do have embedded audio) Image Sequences are slow to export AAF exports will import with audio off-line Relaunch button doesn't work after the application crashes Audio may not be present on some Uncompressed AVIs Do not use the Linux default GFX driver.5 Windows 64-bit • • • • • • The screen capture function is not currently working correctly You will not be able to import MJPEG MOV files (please use the 32bit version) There is no QuickTime Movie / MPEG4 import / export via Apple SDK Premiere and After Effects plugins are not supported Audio content analysis is disabled CDDA ripping is no longer available Linux 64-bit • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • There is no Firewire support There is no Quicktime Movie / MPEG4 export option There is no Mackie Audio Mixer support There is no .WMV support ATI and Nvidia cards are supported. Ex 'Alt+Ctrl+click' an effect slider to reset. the captures using AJA devices will stop with a ‘dropped-frame’ message Troubleshooting If you experience an issue with your Lightworks installation. visit our FAQ page at http://www.com/forum. Change to 8 bit You will not be able to view video from Boris Red via the Blackmagic Output when Lightworks is running AJA Hardware I/O • • • • • Audio monitor level control has no effect on AJA recording There is no E-E when using the KONA LHi during recording You may need to restart the AJA service if the I/O is not working correctly.lwks. TP-00178-01 11 .lwks.5 Release Notes Matrox Hardware I/O • • If your system is not fast enough or does not have enough memory. If you do not find an answer to your question. the captures using MXO2 will stop with a ’dropped-frame’ message Blackmagic Hardware I/O • • • • • Input or Output only devices cannot be used. Start>Services>Restart AJA Device Service If your system is not fast enough or does not have enough memory. the captures using MXO2 will stop with a ’dropped-frame’ message If the drives you are recording to are not fast enough. Lightworks requires both an Input and an Output to be present on the device. The SDI output may flash when stopping playback if set to an interlaced output Audio monitor level control has no effect on Blackmagic recordings You will not be able to view video on the Blackmagic output if Precision is set to 10 bit. you can refer to the Lightworks forums at http://www.com/faq where you can type in a question relating to the issue and view the search results. the captures using AJA devices will stop with a ‘dropped-frame’ message If the drives you are recording to are not fast enough. or something is not working as expected.Lightworks v11. Europe. please have the exact version number of your Lightworks implementation ready as well as your support agreement number.com/shop.uk [email protected]. When you contact Technical Support. you can purchase a Technical Support Contract for Lightworks from our online shop at http://www. Technical Support is by Telephone and Email.au TP-00178-01 . and that provided in your Lightworks documentation. Middle East and Africa: Americas: Asia and the Pacific: [email protected] Support Contracts For assistance beyond this document.lwks. The contact details for EditShare Technical Support are as follows.com [email protected].