I am trying to use OpenShot for movie making. My ideal situation is to encode for the web HD, 30 Frames Per Second, to YouTube. This works out great as OpenShot has a setting for this. The problem is when i go to use it I get:

"The following formats/codecs are missing from your system:

libx264 libmp3lame

You will not be able to use the selected export profile. You will need to install the missing formats/codecs or choose a different export profile."

I have tried using Synaptic Package Manager and I think I am installing the right "plugins/codecs" yet to no avail or success. I used the instructions found here to remedy:

https://answers.launchpad.net/openshot/+faq/1040

I know this impacts OTHER video editing software (in other words it is not specific just to OpenShot). They give the same type of error message when i try to use their presets as well.

So in a word "Help!"... Any info is much appreciated!!!

PS - If you know of a BETTER way to do this (another software) that is appreciated too!
:-D