Since 2000, LMA (Linux Media Arts) has specialized in designing media communications and production systems. Originally founded as a software company focused on editing and broadcasting tools for TV and film, LMA quickly gained traction—securing a contract to build a radio/TV broadcast system for the U.S. Air Force, still in use today.
We later co-developed Cinelerra, the first 64-bit non-linear video editor, released in 2003. With millions of downloads across 150+ countries, Cinelerra remains a cornerstone of our development services.
Building on this foundation, LMA has delivered solutions in internet streaming, military-grade security tech, video projection systems, and software for restoring and managing aging film libraries. We hold patents in visualization and special effects, with more innovations underway.
While our focus remains on media and communications systems, we continue to welcome new opportunities under contract.
We focus our work selectively across core sectors where we have extensive industry knowledge. We are also a partner of special purpose projects investing time in what we believe are public ready, differentiated foundational projects where our input can assist the growth of the field that will lead to important technical advances, whether we advance them or others do. in essence, we only deploy effort in projects where we feel challenged and can build upon our effort.
Our long-term experience and goals encourage true partnership and alignment with management teams of other organizations.
With a hands-on approach core to our DNA, our team works with management to affect a shared goal: building stronger businesses and creating significant long-term and measurable value for all stakeholders.
Our client list includes Internet streaming companies, film and media production companies, universities, and various government clients. A list is available upon request.