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DaVinci Resolve is an industry-standard tool for post-production, including video editing, visual effects, color correction, and sound design, all in a single application! All creators, hobbyists to professionals, are welcome here. Any topics related to Resolve are welcome here.

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About /r/davinciresolve

DaVinci Resolve is an industry-standard tool for post-production, including video editing, visual effects, color correction, and sound design, all in a single application! All creators, hobbyists to professionals, are welcome here. Any topics related to Resolve are welcome here. Not officially affiliated with Blackmagic Design.


Subreddit Rules

  1. Be Civil Remember, there's a person on the other side of the screen. Disrespectful conduct will not be tolerated. Gatekeeping will also not be tolerated.
  2. No Piracy or Content Theft Posts requesting help with piracy of Resolve, plugins, or other content will be removed. Continued offenses will result in a ban. Offering pirated or cracked versions of the above will result in an immediate ban. Content theft will also result in post removal and bans. Any content other than tutorials must be your original content.
  3. No Selling/Soliciting This sub is not a marketplace and is not equipped to be one. Posts selling LUTs, services, licenses, hardware, plugins, etc. will be removed. Soliciting purchases will also be removed.
  4. Provide Background When asking for help, please answer AutoMod's questions about your system, Resolve version, and media. When asking for feedback, please provide a screenshot of the timeline and/or node graph. Your post may be removed if you do not provide this information.
  5. Tutorials Must Include the End Result When posting tutorials, accurate representations of the tutorial's end goal are required. Clickbait and misrepresenting your tutorial's content will result in post removal.
  6. Posts Must be Related to DaVinci Resolve or Fusion Posts unrelated to features or functions in Resolve and/or Fusion will be removed and you'll be redirected to other resources.
  7. Check the Megathreads, FAQ Fridays, and Wiki Before Posting Hardware questions must be posted in the hardware megathread. If your post is about what hardware to buy, it belongs in the megathread. If your post is answered by something in the subreddit wiki or the week's FAQ Friday, it will be removed.
  8. No Ranting We're sorry to hear Resolve's not working for you, but unless you're asking for help, "I'm leaving Resolve" or rants about problems will be removed.
  9. Memes on Meme Monday Posts flaired with Meme Monday that are not posted on a Monday will be removed.
  10. Job Postings Job postings must include:
  • A rate - hourly, daily, weekly, etc or flat
  • An expected number of hours for the job
  • Job postings may not include:

  • Tests. Work samples provided by artists should speak for themselves
  • Name Harvesting. No "I'll probably need an editor in 6 months"
  • Free work is not allowed:

    • Work for me for free! A job is generally supposed to be paid
    • I'll work for you for free! You're not valuing your time or skills, and you're devaluing the skills of others

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    Does anyone else just love coming on here to see what other people are making?

    Like i always just think it is so interesting to see all the different styles people like and want to try and re-create it's so cool and sparks inspiration.

    2 Comments
    2025/02/01
    14:35 UTC

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    Is there a way to move all my plugins and add - ons faster ?

    Due to some problems I’m thinking about uninstalling davinci resolve and reinstall but I have a lot of addons and plugins and I don’t remember where I got some of them, so I was wondering if there’s a way to move this plugins to carpet, reinstall resolve and install all these things again

    1 Comment
    2025/02/01
    14:19 UTC

    1

    Best way to add grain effect for FREE?

    I love the film look and the grain effect is the most significant contributor (to me) to that aesthetic— but I can't justify purchasing the full version just for the grain effect. Any tips or effective methods?

    2 Comments
    2025/02/01
    14:10 UTC

    4

    Davinci is AMAZING but I spend most of my time trying to find the simple things

    How is it that Davinci is clearly the bet platform out there, while simultaneously making some things incredibly difficult to figure out?

    For example, generating embedded captions and transcripts is easy and also take me 15 minutes to remember the steps to do it!?

    (I realize it's probably just me)

    Curious though - Do most of you have a good reference for finding steps or do you just keep it all in your head? I could use some help with getting better at it. Most of the work I do is not consistent workflow, it's always something different..

    I'm just looking for some tips on how you all figure this out or the steps you follow when you get lost?

    4 Comments
    2025/02/01
    13:57 UTC

    1

    Can I "lock" tracks in place, time wise?

    I'm going to DIY edit a music video and I'm struggling to find out if this is possible.

    I want to sync up all my clips with the track audio, and then "lock" everything such that each track can still be cut, and the shots moved up obviously, but I want to eliminate the possibility of any of the tracks go out of sync.

    I would also like to know if it's possible to sync everything up, and then create a multicam timeline? This is made more complicated by the fact that some of the shots will not last the entire duration of the track.

    Latest version of free resolve.

    5 Comments
    2025/02/01
    13:45 UTC

    4

    Is it OK for sound to go into the red?

    I'm about to start sound mixing on a short film I made, am I generally supposed to steer clear of audio in the red entirely, or is it OK for some sounds to poke into the red a little? Thanks!

    9 Comments
    2025/02/01
    12:24 UTC

    1

    Can't find effects on Fairlight

    8 Comments
    2025/02/01
    12:15 UTC

    1

    How to remove the flickering and color cast on the phone?

    https://preview.redd.it/oohodo65bige1.png?width=1220&format=png&auto=webp&s=7b9f81f28d5ea444aac6dda9950a6636b272e424

    what should i change when shooting? i know it can't be fixed in post

    is it about the exposure and frame rate?

    thanks guys*~*

    4 Comments
    2025/02/01
    10:43 UTC

    1

    Help with visual effects (volume iOS mobile) on Davinci Resolve

    Hello Editors!

    Where can I find a visual effect to add to a reel as if the volume was increasing on iOS/Android? That side effect when you press the volume up or down buttons is just a simple effect to add at the beginning of the Reels.

    I searched and couldn't find it, so for now I can't create it myself.

    5 Comments
    2025/02/01
    10:42 UTC

    0

    Need help learning DaVinci resolve

    I just started learning DaVinci Resolve and I need help to start it I’m really obsessed about colour grading and colour theories and I need to learn DaVinci Resolve from scratch so all help is appreciated Thank you!🙏🏻

    8 Comments
    2025/02/01
    08:45 UTC

    5

    Switch from Premiere to DaVinci ?

    I’ve been working with Adobe since 2012, trying to mix it with after effect to get more interesting transitions and effects,

    A lot of people said stop and don’t waste your time, DaVinci is easer faster and less complicated, ( not in color correction ofc,

    What do you think should I change ?

    10 Comments
    2025/02/01
    08:10 UTC

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    r/davinciresolve Monthly Hardware Thread

    Hello r/davinciresolve! Here's this month's Hardware Thread! In the interest of consolidating hardware questions, we've introduced monthly threads dedicated exclusively to hardware. u/whyareyouemailingme has finally given in and started scheduling these threads.

    Thread Info & Guidelines

    This is the thread to ask if your computer meets the minimum requirements, ask what part to upgrade, and other general hardware questions. Future FAQ Fridays may still cover hardware & peripherals, depending on how frequently questions get asked.

    In addition to subreddit rules, there is one additional thread guideline we're introducing:

    • If you're asking for suggestions for a build, please include a budget/range.
      • If you don't include a budget/range, you may get suggestions above or below your budget range.

    Official Minimum System Requirements for Resolve 19.1.3

    Minimum system requirements for macOS

    • Mac OS 13 Ventura
    • 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB when using Fusion
    • For monitoring, Blackmagic Design Desktop Video 12.9 or later
    • Apple Silicon based computer or GPU which supports Metal.

    Minimum system requirements for Windows

    • Windows 10 Creators Update
    • 16 GB of system memory. 32 GB when using Fusion
    • For monitoring, Blackmagic Design Desktop Video 12.9 or later
    • Integrated GPU or discrete GPU with at least 4 GB of VRAM
    • GPU which supports OpenCL 1.2 or CUDA 12
    • AMD/Intel official drivers from your GPU manufacturer.
    • NVIDIA Driver - Studio driver 550.58 or newer.

    Minimum system requirements for Windows for Arm

    • Windows 11 for ARM.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite series processor.
    • Recommended: 16 GB of system memory. 32 GB for 4K or when using Fusion.

    Minimum system requirements for Linux

    • Rocky Linux 8.6*
    • 32 GB of system memory
    • For monitoring, Blackmagic Design Desktop Video 12.9 or later
    • Discrete GPU with at least 4 GB of VRAM
    • GPU which supports OpenCL 1.2 or CUDA 12
    • AMD official drivers from your GPU manufacturer.**
    • NVIDIA Studio driver 550.40.07 or newer.**

    Minimum system requirements for iPadOS

    • M1 iPad Pro or later
    • Earlier non-M1 iPads may be limited to HD and have performance limitations.

    *Rocky is the current film and television industry standard distro for numerous VFX/color correction programs. Resolve may run on other distros but is only officially supported on and Rocky.

    **Mod Note: This must be the proprietary driver; open-source drivers may cause issues.

    Remote Monitoring

    The Resolve Host (Sending Video) must have the following hardware and software requirements for DaVinci Remote Monitor:

    • The Resolve Host needs to have the Mac, Linux, or Windows version of DaVinci Resolve Studio installed.
    • For Linux and Windows users, the Resolve Host needs an RTX series NVIDIA GPU and drivers installed. AMD and Intel GPUs are currently unsupported.
      • macOS GPU/Apple Silicon requirements have not been published as of time of posting.
    • The Host must have a Blackmagic Cloud account.

    The Resolve Client (Receiving Video) must have the following hardware and software requirements for DaVinci Remote Monitor:

    • The Resolve Client needs to have the Mac, Linux, or Windows version of DaVinci Resolve Studio installed. The DaVinci Remote Monitor App is automatically installed in the same folder as DaVinci Resolve.
    • Apple iPhone and iPad devices are supported as Client platforms. Download the DaVinci Remote Monitor app from the App Store (The Studio Version of DaVinci Resolve is not required on these devices).
    • For Linux and Windows users, the Resolve Client needs an RTX series NVIDIA GPU and drivers installed. AMD and Intel GPUs are currently unsupported.
    • All Clients must have a Blackmagic Cloud account.

    Mini FAQ:

    Is there/will there be an Android version?

    This is speculation, but it's likely that what makes the iPad version possible is the Apple Silicon architecture and the pre-existing OS similarities to macOS. It seems unlikely that BMD would offer Android support in the near future, and it may have similar codec licensing limitations to the Linux version - no H.26x support without the Studio version, and no AAC audio.

    There is also too much variability for Android tablets for accurate remote monitoring. No other comparable solution (ClearView, Streambox, etc.) offers an Android solution.

    Can I use Integrated Graphics on Linux if I don't have an NVIDIA or AMD GPU?

    Nope, and BMD has no plans to support them.

    How do I know if my GPU supports CUDA 12

    You can visit the Wikipedia page for CUDA, find the specific CUDA version you need and the corresponding compute capability, then find your GPU. CUDA 11 requires a compute capability of 5.0-9.0.

    How low can my system specs go compared to these?

    A while back, we did a series of FAQ Fridays on different levels of hardware setups. For the subreddit's bare minimum recommendations, check out the Consumer Hardware Setup FAQ Friday.

    How much is a Speed Editor/Is it a good deal to get the Speed Editor/License combo?

    Back in October 2021, Blackmagic Design announced that the Speed Editor's introductory bundle with a Studio license for $295 was being discontinued. The MSRP for a Speed Editor is now $395, and it still comes with a Studio license. Some retailers may have the introductory bundle in stock, but it's not a guarantee. More information about the price changes for the Speed Editor and other panels can be found in this press release from BMD.

    Why am I not seeing picture when I import media (NOT MEDIA OFFLINE)?

    Some remote softwares or GPUs have "fake" virtual display drivers that can cause issues with Resolve not displaying media or generators. More details and a solution from Dwaine can be found on the forums at this link.

    Related Links

    Hardware "Rewrap"

    Peripherals & Control Surfaces, Macro Keyboards, and Peripherals

    Consumer Hardware Setup

    Prosumer Hardware Setup

    Professional Hardware Setup

    Licensing (Wiki page)

    Resolve for iPad First Release Notes

    Issues with AMD Drivers

    H.264/5 GPU Decoding Matrix - From Puget Systems

    Phishing Warning

    1 Comment
    2025/02/01
    08:03 UTC

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    which sony a6700 codecs supported by free version of resolve?

    i shoot at 100mbps 4:2:2 10 bit XAVC HS 4K and apparently it's not supported. but i tried to edit a sample footage from A7IV (i am not sure if its HS or just S) but it works fine.

    2 Comments
    2025/02/01
    07:00 UTC

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    Monthly AI Threads

    Hello r/davinciresolve, and welcome to our monthly AI thread!

    Based off of community feedback, this is the route we've decided to go for AI discussion. All regular subreddit rules still apply.

    We encourage discussion regarding AI tools used for workflow assistance, such as transcription and media processing. We strongly discourage generative AI that can be used for plagiarism and impersonation.

    Workflow Assistance AI Tools

    r/davinciresolve is defining Workflow Assistance AI Tools as tools that utilize AI (or previously existing technologies indistinguishable from AI) that can be used to enhance post-production workflows. These include, but are not limited to:

    • Voice Isolation
    • Transcription (Auto Subtitles)
    • Dialogue Leveler
    • Face Detection
    • Superscale
    • Speed Warp
    • Smart Reframe
    • Magic Mask
    • Object Removal
    • Patch Replacer
    • Davinci Neural Engine Deinterlacing
    • Frame Replacer
    • Automatic Dirt Removal
    • Scene Cut Detection
    • StoryToolkit AI
    • Topaz Labs

    Generative AI Tools

    r/davinciresolve is defining Generative AI Tools as tools that can generate text, audio, or image content that can be used to mimic others. These include, but are not limited to:

    • ChatGPT
    • Midjourney
    • DALL-E
    • Stable Diffusion
    • Voice.ai
    • Resemble.ai

    Gray Areas

    We are aware that there are some tools that are a blend between Workflow Assistance AI and Generative AI, for example, RunwayML. When used as Workflow Assisstance tools, we will permit such tools. When used as Generative tools, we will not permit them.

    Why Are We Doing This?

    There have been a lot of discussions in the industry about AI technology affecting the future of writers, actors, and even directors. IATSE, the union that includes most post-production, has launched a commission on AI to "guide the union's approach to the challenges and opportunities presented by the advent of artificial intelligence... in the entertainment industry" and it will no doubt factor into contract negotiations in 2024.

    At this point in time, ChatGPT and similar LLM tools are not infallible resources, as they are prone to hallucinations with things like the Resolve API, DCTLs, or other scripting tools. Information may also be outdated due to the material available at the time of training.

    If AutoMod and/or the Moderation Team have redirected you to this thread, we have determined that your post and/or comment may be a better fit for this thread.

    0 Comments
    2025/02/01
    05:02 UTC

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    Rainbow colored glitches while editing

    https://preview.redd.it/d0ku27isogge1.png?width=1845&format=png&auto=webp&s=5029f9b46f60fe5c3c9d98329d3c3fb1f253d765

    I'm editing a large file (27 GB) and I keep running into glitches that look something like this. The colors change based on the scene. If I click around enough and scroll around the video somehow it resolves, but then if I rewind while editing they often reoccur on parts of the video. Other things make this show up too, but I'm not sure why. Has anyone seen this before and have an idea of how to fix it?

    Also, these glitches show up in the thumbnails on the timeline too. They appear and disappear.

    DaVinci Resolve version 19.1.3

    System Specs:

    • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
    • CPU: Intel Core i7 @ 2.90GHz40 °C Comet Lake 14nm Technology
    • RAM: 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1066MHz (15-15-15-36)
    • Motherboard: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C79) (U3E1)42 °C
    • Graphics: MPG321UR-QD (3840x2160@144Hz) 4087MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (Gigabyte)49 °C
    • Storage:465GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB (SATA (SSD))32 °C931GB Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB (SATA (SSD))32 °C953GB INTEL SSDPEKNW010T9 (Unknown (SSD))
    • Optical Drives: ASUS BW-16D1HT USB Device
    • Audio: NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
    1 Comment
    2025/02/01
    05:00 UTC

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    What is Motion Array and How Do I Use It with DaVinci Resolve?

    Hey everyone,

    I’ve been exploring Motion Array recently and I’m curious about how to integrate it with DaVinci Resolve for my video editing projects. Can anyone help explain what exactly Motion Array is and how to use it effectively with DaVinci?

    Do I download assets directly from Motion Array and just plug them into DaVinci, or is there a specific process? How do you set it up to make the most of the templates, transitions, and other content they offer?

    Also, for anyone who uses it, how do you typically integrate Motion Array into your workflow? Any tips or things to keep in mind when using their assets in DaVinci?

    Would really appreciate the help, thanks in advance!

    4 Comments
    2025/02/01
    04:53 UTC

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    Can't import my video

    Thank you for reading

    I have about 4 hours of 4k video I was successfully able to import into DaVinci resolve. I rendered that into a 10-minute 4K video time lapse as an mp4 h.265 codec. That video came out to be 12 gigs. When I try to re-upload any of my files that I've rendered out, all it says is media offline in the preview however, on the timeline the video is blue and the audio is green. When I try to render anything with it it fails and says " error deciding full resolution media ... Please check that the file is accessible and has valid codec"

    Why is this happening?

    0 Comments
    2025/02/01
    03:37 UTC

    2

    Composite showing tornado tracks.

    Im trying to create a video that shows storm (radar echo) moving over area and revealing tornado track. Ive got track still image showing tracks. How can i layer these together? Basically radar moves over revealing track and moves on leaving track visible.

    video

    1 Comment
    2025/02/01
    03:25 UTC

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    Anyone know if fairlight can send a midi note over IAC bus?

    So you could have a video clip and it has its own midi note, sending out over iac and into a more powerful DAW sampler. So do my video editing in davinci and tweaking a sampler in Bitwig being trigger by the resolve midi notes. And also I’ve not explored fair light properly yet but could a midi note be contained with a video clip, so I can move the clip around on the time line and the note moves with it? Thanks

    11 Comments
    2025/02/01
    03:05 UTC

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