DaVinci Resolve
About DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve is a video editing software that helps editors, colorists, and VFX artists collaborate on post-production processes, such as 8K editing, visual effects insertion, color correction, and audio editing for feature films, television shows, and commercials. The source tape tool lets staff members review, select, and add shots from multiple clips into a single tape.
DaVinci Resolve includes built-in tools, which allows employees to manage processes related to picture-in-picture effects, clip retiming, stabilization, and dynamic zooming. With the facial recognition module, team members can automatically detect faces in video clips and create bins or folders based on specific individuals. It lets video editors copy and paste attributes, such as color grades, windows, plug-ins, and tracking effects across multiple nodes. It also enables designers to organize grades by using gallery sorting, hover scrubbing, match reference wiping, and timeline wiping tools.
DaVinci lets team members collaborate on tasks remotely, access comments, and synchronize annotations via third-party integration with Frame.io. It also lets supervisors render, export, and share created video footages across external platforms, such as YouTube and Vimeo.
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- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
A Comprehensive Video Editing Solution
Reviewed on 20/10/2023
Pros
DaVinci Resolve has been an invaluable asset in my part-time gig as a YouTube tutorial video creator. Whether I'm editing, color correcting, working on audio post-production, or creating stunning visual effects, DaVinci Resolve has my back. Even when handling high-resolution and complex video projects, it consistently delivers exceptional performance. The fact that a free version with robust features is available is a massive bonus for someone like me on a budget. Moreover, DaVinci Resolve supports collaborative work, allowing me to work effectively with my team and fellow creators. Its extensive library of tutorials and a thriving user community have been invaluable resources for my learning journey.
Cons
While DaVinci Resolve is a powerful tool, it can be resource-intensive, requiring a high-performance computer to fully leverage its capabilities. The learning curve can be quite steep, especially for newcomers like me, who are just starting their professional video editing journey. I've encountered occasional stability issues and crashes, but the software's regular updates have been addressing these concerns. It's worth noting that some advanced features are exclusively available in the paid Studio version, which may necessitate an upgrade for specific functionalities.
- Industry: Executive Office
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Full featured software that is free
Reviewed on 09/11/2023
Pros
The fact that it is free but functions like most professional software is great. Lots of Youtube videos out there to allow for easy learning.
Cons
Not too much. On the odd occasion you may encounter certain bugs that come up, but nothing that a good reset of the software would fix. Plus software updates usually fix it.
- Industry: Information Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
No way a novice can use this.
Reviewed on 07/07/2023
As I stated above: CATASTROPHIC FAILURE!
As I stated above: CATASTROPHIC FAILURE!
Pros
I have found nothing that I like about DaVinci Resolve. I can't figure out how to use it. It is very difficult to even attempt to do things with this program that I can easily achieve on Clipify. DaVinci sucks. May be great for pro's, but a layman...no chance.
Cons
EVERYTHING! Each thing I attempted to do ending in catastrophic failure. I lost videos. I mangled videos. Why is this so much more difficult that Clipify? I can upload, add too, edit, clip, finish and post a video in a couple of hours.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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The industry standard in color grading is now a superb editor too!
Reviewed on 02/11/2023
Resolve is free, with very few limitations. Sink that in: you can get a very-modern, timely-updated,...
Resolve is free, with very few limitations. Sink that in: you can get a very-modern, timely-updated, fully featured video workstation for free. Pros don't often use free software, mostly because it lacks support: BMD is definitely the counter to these with Resolve. The paid-version allows for greater resolutions and more customization.
Pros
We've come a long way since the early Resolve versions. So many tools added release after release (and they also come often), it is now a full fledged one-stop video solution. Node canvas is very easy to work with. Clip management is intuitive and fast. BMD's vision is clear: they create the best editor they can to work with their own hardware, but unlike others they make it as easy to work with BMD-camera captured footage than it is with other formats. All this for a very, very cheap price and the option to actually own the software rather than renting (wink wink Adobe?)
Cons
Resolve is a professional video workstation, and like every software of this caliber the learning curve can be a bit steep for newcomers; it takes time and practice to really master it. You want pro results? You better get studying!
Reasons for Switching to DaVinci Resolve
First and foremost we chose Resolve for its incredibly powerful color grading features. But since it became a very good editor too, we're slowly moving away from other solutions. There are very few things you can fault Resolve at, but even then what can we complain about?- Industry: Religious Institutions
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Literally the best, and for free
Reviewed on 19/12/2023
Resolve is the best video editing software on the market hands down.
Resolve is the best video editing software on the market hands down.
Pros
The free version of this software is almost 100% of the what the paid version offers. No watermarks or sly ways of getting you to pay. Simply great.
Cons
It has a learning curve, but nothing that is greater than any other software of this caliber.
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Final Cut ProReasons for Choosing DaVinci Resolve
I switched to have a device "agnostic" video editor that doesn't require specialized knowledge for each OS platform.Switched From
Final Cut ProReasons for Switching to DaVinci Resolve
Price and the ability to use varying OS platforms.DaVinci Resolve FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for DaVinci Resolve.Q. What type of pricing plans does DaVinci Resolve offer?
DaVinci Resolve offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$295.00/one-time
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
DaVinci Resolve is available across two pricing tiers, outlined below. DaVinci Resolve: it is available for free. DaVinci Resolve Studio: it is available at $357.01.
Q. Who are the typical users of DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does DaVinci Resolve support?
DaVinci Resolve supports the following languages:
English, Spanish
Q. Does DaVinci Resolve support mobile devices?
DaVinci Resolve supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does DaVinci Resolve integrate with?
DaVinci Resolve integrates with the following applications:
Frame.io
Q. What level of support does DaVinci Resolve offer?
DaVinci Resolve offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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