Programmer DD

Aug 11, 2020 · R&D Management

Why Lightworks Still Isn't Open Source: Inside the Codebase Cleanup

Lightworks, the pioneering 1989 non‑linear video editor used in blockbuster films, still hasn't been open‑sourced because its codebase remains messy; after years of cleanup efforts, the team acknowledges the challenge but offers no concrete timeline for a future release.