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# Vimix is an Open Source Tool That Helps With Graphical Mixing and Blending Live
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/vimix/
- Published: 2021-05-17T09:42:50.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-17T09:42:54.000Z
- Author: Ankush Das
- Tags: Applications, #Import 2022-12-26 08:27

There are several [Linux tools available for digital artists](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-graphic-design-software/). 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

![vimix screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/vimix-screenshot.png)

Of course, [video editors](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-video-editors/) 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which also happens to be the successor of [GLMixer](https://sourceforge.net/projects/glmixer/?ref=itsfoss.com) which is no longer maintained.

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

## Features of vimix

![vimix screenshot 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/vimix-screenshot-1.png)

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](https://snapcraft.io/vimix?ref=itsfoss.com) or your software center if it has integrated snap enabled.

```
sudo snap install vimix
```

You can also refer to our [snap guide](https://itsfoss.com/install-snap-linux/) if you need help to set it up. If interesting, you can compile it yourself or explore more about it in its [GitHub page](https://github.com/brunoherbelin/vimix?ref=itsfoss.com).

[vimix](https://brunoherbelin.github.io/vimix/?ref=itsfoss.com)

## 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!