UM

Verified User in Media Production

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/30/2020

"Enjoyable once you get the hang of it"

4/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

It is a great beginner editing software and it's free Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

There is a bit of a learning curve and importing video clips gave me a bit of trouble (formatting issues). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightworks:

If you are willing to stick with it and learn this software I think you will be satisfied Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightworks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Lightworks helps me get around buying an expensive editing software. It has helped me learn about editing and work around issues like its unusual workflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DV

Dragan V.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/24/2020

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Senior editor"

4/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

It was a simple software to learn.I saved a lot of time with Lightworks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

More time for investigating tool of color grading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UL

Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/29/2020

"Easy to use - perfect for beginners"

4/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

Simple layout and it was easy to navigate around the software.

Free version comes with all the tools you need to put a simple slick video together such as typography and transitions and you can even alter the speed of your clips to your liking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

Not many features with the free version, very basic transitions but when you upgrade you can unlock a whole host of new effects that will make your video stand out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UB

Verified User in Broadcast Media

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/28/2020

"Approachable editing"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

While Avid and Final Cut are not going anywhere if you are looking to get more physical with your editing then you’ll like the hands on physical controllers of lightworks layout Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

Nothing to speak of - you have to try it for yourself to see if it fits your style Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MC

Miguel C.

Miguel Caraballo

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/12/2019

"Edit videos easily."

4/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

This great editor is one of the best that exists, it has a completely free version, is cross-platform, and has great editing tools with which you can perform very professional work. The video cutting tool is the best it has. The program does not consume many resources from your device. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

This program has two versions, one that is completely free and another that is paid and somewhat expensive. There is a big difference between the two versions, there is a great imbalance between them, since the paid version has many more and better editing tools, while with the free version you can hardly do many things. So if you are a professional in this, I recommend using the paid version, so you don't waste your time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightworks:

This program is one of the most comprehensive in the field of video editing. If you already have experience in this, I recommend the paid version, which is much more complete than the other version, as it includes many more editing tools and much more comprehensive ones with which you can perform any type of editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightworks solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have edited videos that we use in company meetings, every time we are going to explain a new project or to show the progress of previous projects. The truth is that this editor is very easy to use; anyone without video editing experience can use it very easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UB

Verified User in Broadcast Media

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/17/2020

"I am an editor of over 20 years"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

Having used every non linear editing platform, I find the interface the most non taxing out there. Simple, effective and great to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

Visual effects tools can still be better developed as all in one systems are more weedly needed these days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightworks:

Assess the needs of the project. If it requires a good deal of vfx and graphics, be prepared to look to other software to help in those areas Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightworks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am not limited by any software I use to dictate my ability to solve problems, at least when it comes to straight up editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UM

Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/30/2020

"Advanced video editing software"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

It gives the possibility to have all professional instruments for videoediting also with the free version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

It is not easy to understand, the first steps are quite hard Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UP

Verified User in Plastics

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/24/2019

"Lightworks video editor"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

Lightworks is undoubtedly an excellent video editor, featuring a free version that is available for the most commonly used operating systems. It contains the basic tools to achieve good work in this field of video editing. The video cutting tool is the best feature of this editor. It also has the timeline option, which allows you to change the video speed significantly. Editing footage with multiple cameras is also possible thanks to Lightworks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

The free version is limited in terms of tools, it has the basics but for professional use I don't think it works, since we don't have the titling tool which is something that cannot be missing, so if you want to work with this editor, you have to opt for the paid version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightworks:

If you are going to start in this branch of video editing, I recommend that you use this editor, which has the basics to begin this great journey. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightworks solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Lightworks, we edit our videos to play them in our work meetings, explaining new projects, so that we don't prolong the presentations too much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UE

Verified User in Events Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/29/2019

"audio sync issues and they do not give consumer refunds in breach of consumer rights"

0/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

This software may be ideal for those who have some technical or previous video editing experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

There tutorials are complicated, had to rely on youtube tutorials. Also, they have issues with audio syncing, it's been reported on forums and I had issues with it, I needed to make video by certain day, so had to buy another software and requested for refund from lightworks but they refused to give it to me and ignored my emails about it. I dont think they're a small company, so they must know that they are breaching consumer rights. There were discussions in the forums that they dont give refunds, I dont think anyone can be bothered to take them to court. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightworks:

I would say if you are use to video editing software and do not mind technical jargon then light works may be for you. Do not spend money on lightworks if you are uncertain this is the software for you.

Be warned if you have issues that make you decide to use another software, you will have to take lightworks to court to get a refund. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightworks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I wasnt able to solve my problem unfortunately, instead it created a problem. I needed to create a video for an event but had audio syncing issues from the start, despite setting the fps to auto.

I've used several other video editing software, including free ones and never had that problem. Unfortunately, they refuse to acknowledge their software has an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RM

Rob M.

Social Media Manager

Marketing and Advertising

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/2/2018

"Super powerful editing machine"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Lightworks?

With their new update the program is much more intuitive and easy for new comers to learn. I also like that you can create proxies of the videos you are editing. This makes it much easier to operate the program on less powerful machines.

The ability to work with other plugins and third party software makes this program very versatile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightworks?

It would be nice if it had more creating features instead of just editing elements. Also, improvement on the audio editing and controlling would be a nice upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightworks:

It is not as easy to learn as other products but it is extremely powerful and can operate smoothly on less powerful computers. There are many features that a variety of users can make use of. From the professional level to the hobbyist this program can definitely handle all your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightworks solving and how is that benefiting you?

There is a big problem when you buy a new computer, it is very award transferring over the program to a new machine. Their customer support is amazingly good. I have had to contact them regarding activating a license when changing to different computers and they have always been quick and super helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.