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Open Source Video Editing Software?

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Hi
Does anyone know of any decent open source software for editing video, that includes semi-professional controls? I have been using nvu for web design and the GIMP for photo work, but have yet to find video OSS that is up to scratch.

As a rough guide to what I am looking for, I need picture-in-picture, multi-track timeline and a range of output options. I am used to using Final Cut, and Pinnacle/Avid Liquid Edition on PC, but iMovie is too domestic and restrictive for the work that I do.

I have access to Windows and Tiger (on Intel), so am flexible about platform.

Any ideas appreciated...
 
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If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, you could try compiling Cinelerra or Kino. Not sure about any that run natively on Windows or OS X that have available binaries, though.
 
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Ghostshadow said:
you can also try Jahshaka, http://www.jahshaka.org/ they have an OS X binary.
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Hmmm...I tried it on Windows a year or so ago and it was totally buggy to the point of not working and I don't really have any programming experience...I'll give the OS X binary a go though....thanks
 

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