FossHub or GitHub, which to download?

[markdarden53]

I am creating simple song videos with scrolling lyrics. I usually do not even use actual videos, just still shots. I have a PC with Windows 10. I don’t know anything about Shotcut except that one of my best friends says he loves it. Which one should I download, FossHub or GitHub? Thanks!!

[DRM]

Hi, @markdarden53!

FossHub and GitHub are just two different websites where the Shotcut releases are being hosted. You can download them from either. It doesn’t make a difference.

Do make sure to also visit the Tutorials page which you can click to on the top of this page that has videos explaining how to use Shotcut.

Also, considering the main purpose you want to use Shotcut for, know that Shotcut has a feature called “Slideshow Generator” that can quickly create montages out of images and/or videos.

Here’s the page on how to use it:

Slideshow Generator

Slideshow Generator makes it easy to add more than one image or clip to the timeline and automatically: fill the frame, make a smooth zoom animation for still images, and add a transition between each item. Steps to Follow Open the Playlist panel Add your selected images Drag within Playlist (or use sort in its menu) to the desired order [image] Select the images or videos to add to the slideshow: hold Shift to select a range or Control (Command on macOS) to select individually Click the …

[markdarden53]

Thank you very much !!!

[Elusien]

Also, see the post by @MusicalBox on scrolling text here:

How to add scrolling text in Shotcut version 20.11.28

Hi @werner_rits One way to do it is to use the Text: Rich filter and apply one of the Scroll presets. Scroll Up if you want the text to scroll like in a movie credits. [2020-12-28_05.42.28]

[markdarden53]

Thanks!