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OpenShot 4.0 introduces native timeline, local AI masking, and dedicated editing views
The major update adds color grading, multi-source recording, and offline machine learning tools to the open-source video editor.
The short version
- OpenShot 4.0 released with dedicated Color and Recording views, allowing direct multi-track screen and audio capture alongside expanded color controls.
- The release adds local AI-powered subject masking and detection using downloadable ONNX models that run offline without subscriptions.
- The software completed its migration to a native Qt timeline, replacing older web components for smoother zooming and direct timecode editing.
Key facts
- OpenShot 4.0 introduces a dedicated Color View featuring color wheels, editable curves, .cube LUT support, and live video scopes.[Hacker News]
- The new Recording View captures webcam, microphone, screen, and system audio directly into separate, editable timeline clips.[Hacker News]
- The update incorporates 10 new effects, including Audio Visualization, Beat Sync, Film Grain, and Object Mask.[Hacker News]
- Object Mask and Object Detection utilize downloadable ONNX machine learning models, such as YOLO and EfficientSAM, which process media locally.[Hacker News]
- The timeline has fully transitioned from web-based components to a native Qt implementation.[Hacker News]