After two years of development release of a free non-linear video editing system , which provides features such as support for an unlimited number of layers, saving a complete history of operations with the ability to roll back, displaying thumbnails on the timeline, and supporting typical video and audio processing operations. The editor is written in Python using the GTK+ (PyGTK), GES () and can work with all audio and video formats supported by GStreamer, including the format (Material eXchange Format). Code licensed under LGPL.
The project uses a new naming scheme for issues with year.month numbering. Following version 0.999 not the expected 1.0 release, but the 2020.09 release. The approach to development has also been changed - two branches have been created: "stable" for forming stable releases and "development" for receiving and testing new functionality. During the 2014 stabilization phase since 1.0, only critical changes were accepted into the main roster, but many interesting features were left out. The Pitivi 2020.09 release includes a large portion of the innovations developed by students as part of the Google Summer of Code programs that have been running since 2017. To stabilize these innovations, unit testing and review are involved.
Main innovations:
- Stabilized and reached version 1.0 library (GES) underlying Pitivi.
- Added support for plugins to extend the functionality of Pitivi.
- Added plugin for control from the console.
- A mechanism has been implemented for implementing custom interfaces for various effects, which can be used instead of automatic interface generation. Prepared separate interfaces for effects
frei0r-filter-3-point-color-balance and transparency. - A new welcome screen for launching the application has been added, replacing the Welcome dialog and allowing you to jump directly to recently opened projects.
- Added the ability to create nested timelines when importing XGES files.
- Added support for placing markers on the timeline.
- The design of the effects library has been completely redesigned. Added the ability to pin frequently used effects to speed up their selection. Simplified process of adding effects. Added the ability to work simultaneously with several effects.
- The media library has been redesigned, in which it has become possible to use different views.
- Redesigned rendering dialog.
- Improved restoration of the editing state after reopening the project.
- Visualization of safe areas has been added to the viewer.
- Improved clip alignment.
- Added the ability to mute the sound for the entire layer and hide the entire layer.
- An interactive guide is offered to get acquainted with the program for beginners.
Source: opennet.ru