[#]: subject: (Vimix is an Open Source Tool That Helps With Graphical Mixing and Blending Live)
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[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/)
[#]: collector: (lujun9972)
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Vimix is an Open Source Tool That Helps With Graphical Mixing and Blending Live
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There are several [Linux tools available for digital artists][1]. However, those are mostly for image manipulation or drawing.

So, how can you blend and mix video clips or computer-generated graphics in real-time on Linux?

This is mostly a use-case if you are presenting something live for a VJ session or concerts and conferences.

vimix sounds like a tool that can come in handy for the job.

### vimix: Free & Open-Source Video Live Mixer

![][2]

Of course, [video editors][3] should be preferred if you want to edit a video and apply several post-processing effects.

But, if you want real-time video clip manipulation for a good extent, vimix is a tool that you can try. It is an open-source tool which also happens to be the successor of [GLMixer][4] which is no longer maintained.

Here, I will highlight some of the key features that it offers.

### Features of vimix

![][5]

You get a huge set of abilities with this tool. If you are new to using such a tool, this could prove to be overwhelming.

  * Mixing multiple video clips
  * Controlling opacity using a simple slider for multiple active clips
  * Fade videos to apply smooth transition when playing multiple videos as a cross-playlist
  * Folder-based session
  * Geometry feature to manipulate/re-size source clips
  * Incredibly useful layer option to add three or more videos at a time
  * Apply post-processing effects to computer-generated graphics
  * Multiple blending modes
  * Ability to clone sources
  * Tweak the texture of the sources
  * Multiple cropping options



### Install vimix on Linux

It is only available as a snap package right now. So, if you want to install it on any Linux distribution of your choice, download it from the [Snap store][6] or your software center if it has integrated snap enabled.

```
sudo snap install vimix
```

You can also refer to our [snap guide][7] if you need help to set it up. If interesting, you can compile it yourself or explore more about it in its [GitHub page][8].

[vimix][9]

### Closing Thoughts

vimix is a tool that caters the need of specific use-cases. And, that is what it excels at.

It is good to see the availability of such a tool tailored for live video jockeys and other professionals using Linux.

It is worth noting that I’m not an expert to work with this tool, so I just fiddled around with the common operations to control opacity, fade videos, and add effects to the source.

I encourage you to explore more, and please don’t hesitate to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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via: https://itsfoss.com/vimix/

作者：[Ankush Das][a]
选题：[lujun9972][b]
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[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
[1]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-graphic-design-software/
[2]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vimix-screenshot.png?resize=800%2C465&ssl=1
[3]: https://itsfoss.com/open-source-video-editors/
[4]: https://sourceforge.net/projects/glmixer/
[5]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vimix-screenshot-1.png?resize=800%2C468&ssl=1
[6]: https://snapcraft.io/vimix
[7]: https://itsfoss.com/install-snap-linux/
[8]: https://github.com/brunoherbelin/vimix
[9]: https://brunoherbelin.github.io/vimix/