

With version 14, developer EditShare has taken great strides to make the Lightworks more consumer-friendly, consolidating the previously modular user interface into a fixed, full-screen workspace. Bookwalterīy switching to the VFX or Audio tabs, editors can spice up their videos using fast, intuitive tools and real-time effects. Lightworks Console (now offered at the affordable price of “only” $2,800) for those who prefer more tactile control. There’s also support for AJA, Blackmagic, and Matrox I/O hardware, as well as the legendary The Pro version allows exporting in up to 4K resolution using any compatible file format, stereoscopic 3D output, and timeline rendering. Lightworks Pro requires a $25 per month subscription, with annual and perpetual license options also available.
