Cinecred for Linux

Create beautiful film credits without the pain

Overview

Cinecred is a software tool designed for Linux users who need to create movie credits.

If you have ever made end credits for a film, you know it can be hard and take a lot of time to get everything right.

Changing the layout, font size, or spacing after starting can be slow and frustrating.

Meeting exact length requirements while avoiding flickering effects can also be tricky.

Cinecred makes this easier.

It is a free and open-source program that helps you make film credits without the usual headaches.

The software reads credit data from spreadsheets like Excel, LibreOffice, or Google Sheets.

You can then arrange and style your credits interactively, changing the design to fit your needs.

Cinecred starts with a default template for a quick setup, but you can customize every detail down to the pixel.

You can add your own fonts, logos, pictures, or even videos.

This gives you full control over how your credits look.

Once you finish designing, you can preview the scrolling credits using the built-in player.

When you are satisfied, you can export the credits in many video formats or as image sequences.

This makes it easier to include your credits in your final film project.

Before using Cinecred, check if it fits well with your workflow and preferences.

It is a strong choice for Linux users who want a safe and flexible tool to create film credits without frustration.

Pros

  • If you’ve ever put together end credits for a film, you know they are laborious to assemble and a pain to get right.
  • Altering the layout, font size, or spacing after the fact is incredibly time-consuming.
  • And don’t even think about hitting an exact runtime requirement while circumnavigating the shimmer trap.

Cons

  • Evaluate compatibility with your workflow and preferences.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/LoadingByte/cinecred/issues
Translate
https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/cinecred/

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