MatrixEdit - Video Editor for Linux

A CapCut-like professional video editor for Linux (with future Windows port planned) Project Status: ⏸️ Paused This project is currently on hold. Developing a full-featured video editor alone proved to be more complex than anticipated. The build system, Qt6 integration, FFmpeg handling, and timeline logic presented significant challenges for a solo developer. What Was Built ✅ Core Architecture

Qt6-based modern UI with dark theme Multi-panel layout (Media Bin, Preview, Timeline, Properties) OpenGL-accelerated video preview FFmpeg-powered media handling ✅ Features Implemented

Project creation with aspect ratio selection Media bin with thumbnail view Timeline widget with clip management Playback controller with play/pause/seek Basic undo/redo system Technologies

Framework: Qt6 (Widgets, OpenGL, Multimedia) Language: C++20 Media: FFmpeg 62.x Build: CMake Platform: Linux (CachyOS/Arch) with Windows port planned Why It's Hard Building a professional video editor requires:

Complex timeline and track management Real-time video processing and rendering GPU acceleration for smooth playback Cross-platform compatibility Memory management for large media files Doing this alone while maintaining quality is extremely challenging. The Fun Part Despite the difficulties, this was an incredibly fun and educational project! I learned:

Advanced Qt6 development FFmpeg integration Real-time video processing CMake build system OpenGL rendering Let's Continue Together! 🚀 I'd love to continue this project with help. If you're interested in contributing or collaborating:

Discord: truthdaniel How You Can Help

C++/Qt Developers: Timeline logic, effects, transitions FFmpeg Experts: Media decoding, encoding, filters UI/UX Designers: Professional editor interface Testers: Find bugs, suggest features License This project is intended to be closed-source with commercial potential, but open to collaboration.

Let's make MatrixEdit the best Linux video editor together! 🎬