Independent Lightworks tutorials

Lightworks tutorials for clean edits and correct exports.

Beginner-friendly Lightworks guides for importing media, building a timeline, fixing playback, choosing Free, Create, or Pro, and exporting files that match YouTube, Shorts, client review, or archive work.

Covers Lightworks timeline editing, media bins, proxy workflow, audio sync, render settings, H.264/MP4 export, YouTube presets, frame rate choices, and common performance fixes.

Lightworks workflow banner with timeline editing export settings markers and playback troubleshooting areas

Guide paths

Choose the Lightworks problem you are solving.

The site is organized around real editing jobs: starting a project, keeping the timeline readable, exporting the right file, fixing playback, and choosing the right Lightworks plan.

Start here

First project and media setup

Install Lightworks, import local media, choose Create Link or Copy Local, organize bins, and build a small first sequence without losing source files.

Timeline

Editing, shortcuts, titles and transitions

Trim in passes, use markers, keep audio visible, add titles after the cut works, and avoid effects that hide basic timing problems.

Export

YouTube, Shorts and review files

Pick the destination first, match frame rate, check Free/Create/Pro limits, and test a short MP4 before exporting the full sequence.

Fixes

Playback, proxies, audio and rough exports

Separate preview lag from export problems, use proxies for heavy media, check audio routing, and change one setting at a time.

Compare

Plans and editor choices

Compare Lightworks Free, Create, Pro and DaVinci Resolve by the file you need to deliver, not by a generic feature list.