Ubuntu – the best way to edit a video MP4 file

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I have a Sony Bloggie camera that produces MP4 files.
I want to edit them and upload them as fast as possible to youtube, in the best quality available.

Currently i'm using Kdenlive, that gives me a relative good output in .mpeg in HD 1280X720, but the rendering takes sometimes 4-5 hours for a 15 min clip edited project.

Is there a better way?
BTW, i'm on 10.04 on a dell Studio 1557.

Best Answer

mp4's can be easily edited using both kdenlive and openshot.

If you use kdenlive you may be in the need to have KDE's theme properly configured in order to avoid problems with the menus and other program's items while at work.

I personally prefer the usage of kdenlive.

Transcoding can also be done inside of both these NLES. Or by following one of this suggestions: How can I maximum compress video files?

Screenshots placed here for your convenience.

kdenlive

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openshot

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The properties of the mp4 file that I used for this screenshots:

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Good luck!

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