MainActor 5.5.19 review

MainActor for Linux is based on a completely revamped engine which makes video editing

License: Shareware File size: 0K Developer: MainConceptAG

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MainActor for Linux is based on a completely revamped engine which makes video editing even more effective and productive. MainActor offers numerous improvements over previous versions, as well as various bugfixes.

MainActor v5.5 offers professional video editing under Linux. The application is available for various distributions, such as SuSE 9.3, Debian etc.

MainActor v5's numerous features include the track-based interface and the customizable workspaces, multi-user support as well as working on multiple timelines simultaneously. Furthermore, MainActor v5 offers easy access to all important features. The new capture module enables the user to record digital videos via FireWire.

MainActor 5 for Linux offers professional features almost identical to the features you already know from the Windows version, including DV capture and MPEG-1/2 import and export in a new interface. Now you can test the powerful features of our video editing software under Linux, too. And the serial number for unlocking the application is valid for the Windows as well as the Linux version. Using MainActor 5, video editing is no longer a problem in Linux.

Here are some key features of "MainActor":
Elegant Interface:
New track-based interface
Customizable workspaces - save your layouts for use later
Multi-user functionality
Familiar timeline concept
Multiple timelines
Unlimited audio and video tracks
Easy access to all features
Adjustable preview modes
Explorer-style asset manager
Drag-and-drop simplicity

Professional Quality:
Integrated high-quality DV Codec
Integrated current version of the high-quality MainConcept MPEG Encoder
Polydiagrams for unprecedented keyframe control

Productivity:
Convenient clipboards for organizing assets and sharing
Three different insert modes
Fast, easy trimmer
Integrated capturing
Unique keyword search function
Numerous keyboard shortcuts
Realtime preview
Smart rendering
Multi-file formats to overcome Windows file size limits

Full DV Support:
Integrated fast, high-quality DV Codec
IEEE 1394/FireWire support including OHCI compatibility

Powerful Effects:
Dozens of transitions, filters and special effects - including many new and exclusive ones
Powerful compositing with precise control
Slow-motion/time warp feature
2D and 3D motion paths
Advanced, professional titling

Double Benfit:
Buy once, use twice - unlock the MainActor v5 Linux and Windows version with the same serial number

Requirements:
256 MB RAM, 512 MB RAM recommended
35 MB free disk space for software installation, enough free disk space for your video material (20 GB or more are recommended)
1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit color, OpenGL1.2