Marius Nestor brings exciting news with the latest update of Shotcut to version 24.02, enhancing the open-source video editing experience with Ambisonic spatial audio support and various improvements and bug fixes.
This release introduces Ambisonic audio support, catering to the needs of creators working with 360° video formats. With the new Ambisonic Decoder audio filter, users can seamlessly record Ambisonic audio and convert it to 5.1 surround sound, or even to binaural or stereo sound for headphone playback. Additionally, Ambisonic metadata is now available for effortless management of audio tracks with 4 channels.
Shotcut 24.02 also brings compatibility with the AMD AV1 hardware encoder on Linux and Windows systems, providing users with enhanced encoding capabilities. The update includes convenient features like automatic vertical scrolling on the timeline and the ability to adjust the duration of image clips, making editing more intuitive and efficient.
Furthermore, this release addresses several bugs to ensure a smoother editing experience. Fixes include issues with audio filters, HLG HDR conversion, the Mixdown audio filter, Loop Selection, the Wave video filter, gamma correction in the preview player, and more.
Overall, Shotcut 24.02 continues to refine and expand its feature set, empowering users with versatile tools for video editing across platforms.
