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Using AppImage:
- Download the Shotcut AppImage from the official website.
- Make the AppImage executable:
chmod +x Shotcut-version.AppImage
- Run the AppImage:
./Shotcut-version.AppImage
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Using Snap:
- Install Shotcut via Snap:
sudo snap install shotcut --classic
- Install Shotcut via Snap:
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Update Graphics Drivers:
- Ensure your graphics drivers are up-to-date. For NVIDIA cards, you can use the following commands:
sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall sudo reboot
- Ensure your graphics drivers are up-to-date. For NVIDIA cards, you can use the following commands:
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Enable GPU Processing:
- Open Shotcut and go to
Settings
>GPU Effects
and enable GPU processing.
- Open Shotcut and go to
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Configure Proxy Editing:
- Enable proxy editing to handle high-resolution video more smoothly:
- Go to
Settings
>Proxy
>Use Proxy
- Configure proxy resolution and format under
Settings
>Proxy
>Proxy Resolution
andProxy Format
.
- Go to
- Enable proxy editing to handle high-resolution video more smoothly:
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Import Videos:
- Open Shotcut and click on
Open File
to import your videos.
- Open Shotcut and click on
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Organize Clips:
- Drag your video files to the timeline and organize them as needed.
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Editing Tools:
- Use the timeline to trim, cut, and arrange clips.
- Apply filters and effects from the
Filters
tab. - Add transitions by overlapping clips on the timeline.
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Audio Editing:
- Use audio filters and adjustments to enhance your video's sound quality.
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Exporting:
- Once editing is complete, click on
Export
and choose your desired format and settings. - Use presets for common platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or custom export settings for specific needs.
- Once editing is complete, click on
- Save Regularly: Save your project frequently to avoid losing progress.
- Utilize Keyboard Shortcuts: Familiarize yourself with Shotcut's keyboard shortcuts to speed up your editing process.
- Learn from Tutorials: Explore Shotcut tutorials available on their official website or YouTube for more advanced techniques and tips.