In order to compile and install Kdenlive on your system, type the following in the base directory of the Kdenlive distribution:
% ./configure
% make
% make install
Additional parameters for ./configure script may be required. Type the following in the base directory of the Kdenlive distribution:
% ./configure --help
Since Kdenlive uses autoconf and automake you should have not trouble compiling it. Should you run into problems please report them to <jasonwood@blueyonder.co.uk>.