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How to install Kdenlive 16.12.3 on Ubuntu 17.04

To install Kdenlive 16.12.3 on Ubuntu 17.04

Kdenlive is a free, cross-platform and open source video editing software. It offers great video editing functions like cutting, splitting, transitions, video effects, copy paste, etc. Also it supports a lots of file formats It supports a wide variety of file formats and a range of camcorders and cameras. It contains a plethora of features such as importing from online resources, automatic audio alignment, supports a wide range of codecs and also multitrack edition. This tutorial explains the installation of Kdenlive 16.12.3 on Ubuntu 17.04.

Installation procedure

To proceed with the installation procedure, update the machine by executing the following apt-get update command. 

root@linuxhelp1:~# apt-get update
Hit:1 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty InRelease     
Get:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-updates InRelease [89.2 kB]
Get:3 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-security InRelease [89.2 kB]
Get:4 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-security/main i386 Packages [142 kB]
Get:5 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-backports InRelease [89.2 kB]
Get:6 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-updates/main i386 Packages [216 kB]
Get:7 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-security/main amd64 Packages [144 kB]
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Get:46 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-backports/universe DEP-11 64x64 Icons [2,713 B]
Fetched 2,367 kB in 18s (128 kB/s)                                             
Reading package lists... Done

The target machine has been updated with the required repositories. Next install the kdenlive application by running the following command and press y to continue with the installation procedure. 

root@linuxhelp1:~# apt-get install kdenlive -y
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
Suggested packages:
  khelpcenter
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  kdenlive
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 280 not upgraded.
Need to get 0 B/1,731 kB of archives.
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Processing triggers for bamfdaemon (0.5.3+17.04.20170406-0ubuntu1) ...
Rebuilding /usr/share/applications/bamf-2.index...
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-6ubuntu5) ...

The application is installed in the system. After finishing the installation procedure, go to Ubuntu dashboard and type kdenlive. Click on the icon to run the application.

The kdenlive application is open and running in the system successfully.

Thus concludes the installation of Kdenlive 16.12.3 on Ubuntu 17.04.

Tag : Video editor Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
How can I share my luma transitions with other kdenlive users?
A
Using the KNewstuff technology you can now share your luma files through the internet. Simply upload your luma file to http://www.kde-files.org. You need to create a free account, then go to Add Content and upload your image file into the category Kdenlive. You can also create a tar.gz archive containing several pgm images. Please add a comment to say if the transition is PAL or NTSC, add a small jpeg preview and that's it.

You could also send your cool luma files to Jean-Baptiste so that he can upload them.
Q
How can I copy a clip from the timeline?
A
This can be done by selecting the clip and then drag and drop from the clip monitor into the timeline.

Since Kdenlive 0.4, just use standard copy/paste action.
Q
Does Kdenlive support .ogv from Recordmydesktop?
A
In some versions, it's It's not in the list of supported files. But in 0.8.2.1, .ogg is listed among the available formats.
Q
Can I import .dv files from kino?
A
Yes, it should work without the problem. Due to a small bug, the .dv clips don't show up in the "Add Clip" dialog of Kdenlive 0.3. You can just enter an asterisk (*) in the filter line of the dialog and all files will be shown. Or simply drag and drop the DV file into Kdenlive's project view.
Q
How can I create luma transitions/wipes?
A
Create a pgm file (it is just a grayscale image with size 720x576 (PAL) or 720x486 (NTSC) with gradients. Gimp or Inkscape, for example, is quite good for creating the images.

When ready simply put them in the folder ~/.kde/share/apps/kdenlive/pgm/PAL (create the folder if necessary).

To test the luma files just start Kdenlive, and your new transition will automatically appear in the list.