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Kdenlive 0.8 Released

By Michael Reed | May 09, 2011

April saw the release of Kdenlive 0.8. I'll take you through some of the new features, along with some notes on how I built it for Debian Sid. more>>

Getting Started with PiTiVi

By Jono Bacon | Feb 01, 2011
The PiTiVi video editor is an intuitive video editor for creating your next masterpiece. more>>

Rockbox

By Bryan Childs | Jan 01, 2011
People unfamiliar with Rockbox often make the assumption that because it's an open-source project providing an operating system (or firmware) for digital audio players, it must be based on GNU/Linux. In this article, I set the record straight and tell you what Rockbox really is, and why you might be interested in it. more>>
The mixer selection GUI in Minim.

Processing, With Sound

By Dave Phillips | Dec 01, 2010
Processing

The graphics capabilities of modern computers are truly amazing. Whether you're viewing an animated Mandelbrot fractal, watching a DVD, designing a highly-detailed 3D image in a CAD program, or just playing a contemporary game, impressive graphics are the rule. more>>

Samsung SC-D382 miniDV Camcorder

Video Production 101: Making a Movie with Kdenlive

By Dave Phillips | Oct 01, 2010
With an inexpensive camera and a Linux system, you can be producer, director, editor and even the grip of your next blockbuster. more>>

A Primer on HTML5 <Video> and Why You Should Care About It

By Shay David | Sep 15, 2010

There is good news: the “open Web”, a vision for the future of the Internet that is participatory, collaborative and free from vendor lock-in is finally coming to fruition. more>>

audiopreview Multimedia Previewer

Multimedia Previewer

By John Knight | Jul 02, 2010

I love niche programs, especially in the area of multimedia. If you're like me, you probably have a folder full of MP3s and Oggs collected from the last ten years that's reached the point where you've forgotten half the files in there. This month, I stumbled upon the charming little command-line program, audiopreview. To quote the project's Freshmeat entry:

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Comparing MythTV and XBMC

By Michael J. Hammel | Jun 30, 2010
MythTV and XBMC can turn your Linux system into a video playback device with all the options you've ever dreamed of. more>>

Full Speed Ahead with Handbrake

By Anthony Dean | Jun 30, 2010
See how Handbrake, a powerful and easy-to-use video conversion program, can help you enjoy your favorite TV shows or films while at your computer, whether you're at home or away from home. more>>

Comparing Five Music Players

By Bruce Byfield | Jun 30, 2010
There are so many choices of music players for Linux, it's hard to know which one will work best for you. more>>

Introducing L20rk: the Linux Laptop Orchestra

By Dave Phillips | Jun 30, 2010
Using Linux and a few extra parts, the Linux Laptop Orchestra from Virginia Tech is music to our ears, in more ways than one. more>>
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Interview with Cory Fields of XBMC

By Steven Evatt | May 05, 2010

I recently had the honor of spending time with Cory Fields, the Public / Business Relations Manger for XBMC. XBMC is the premier free and open source, cross-platform home entertainment system. XBMC was originally created for the first-generation Xbox, but has evolved to now be primarily available for Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows. more>>

Making chapter points in a video is easy with Bombono DVD.

Bombono DVD—Open-Source DVD Authoring Software

By John Knight | Apr 19, 2010

Bombono is a simple to use DVD authoring program that doesn't have the steep learning curve of many others in its field. Or in the words of the Web site: “Bombono DVD is a DVD authoring program for Linux. It is easy to use and has nice and clean GUI (Gtk).”

Also from the Web site, the main features of Bombono DVD are: more>>

Crafting Digital Media book

Crafting Digital Media: A Book Review

By Dave Phillips | Feb 01, 2010

I don't usually write book reviews, but this one is special. My friend and colleague Daniel James has written an introduction to the world of media production with Linux, or as the subtitle describes it, "A manual for creative media on a modest budget". I'll put the spoiler right up front: This book is wonderful and is an essential read for all artistically-inclined Linux users. Read on to find out why I think so. more>>

Linux audio

Linux Audio Plugin Update

By Dave Phillips | Jan 27, 2010

Audio processing and synthesis plugins are always a lively topic for musicians. Many contemporary music-makers rely completely upon their plugin collection for all their sound sources and processing routines, and it is not at all uncommon to discover that some of these composers have never learned to play a traditional instrument. However you feel about audio plugins they are a fact of life in modern music production. more>>

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