DaVinci Resolve Reviews & Insights

Score9.1 out of 10

104 Reviews and Ratings

Community insights

TrustRadius Insights for DaVinci Resolve are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.

Pros

Comprehensive Software Package: Users have expressed that DaVinci Resolve is a comprehensive software package that offers a wide range of tools for video editing, motion graphics, audio processing, and exporting. Many reviewers appreciate the all-in-one approach as it eliminates the need for multiple software programs and provides everything they need in a single application.

Free Version Availability: The availability of a free version of DaVinci Resolve has been seen as a significant advantage by users. It allows them to try out the software and learn its tools before committing to a purchase. This free version acts as a valuable learning tool and helps users evaluate the software's capabilities.

Intuitive User Interface: Users have felt that DaVinci Resolve has a relatively easy learning curve, particularly from a user interface perspective. They find the node system intuitive, allowing them to navigate the software and achieve desired results even without much prior experience. This user-friendly interface makes it easier for beginners to get started with the software.

Reviews

20 Reviews

None-Like-It-Out-There

Rating: 10 out of 10

June 15, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I learned so much from this instructional exercise, and I appreciated how the educator is an expert all-day colorist. The section on sound reduction was particularly instructive. I noticed a few inconsistencies between certain methodologies in this instructional exercise and approaches suggested in the Advanced Color Grading in Resolve 15 instructional exercise (e.g., where to place sound reduction in the hub tree), but this is to be expected given that there is no one right way to do any of this. I also learned a lot about Resolve's "Restoration" modules for working with authentic film. This instructional exercise will come up again and again in my work.

Pros

DaVinci Resolve gives clients broad assets to make figuring out how to involve the product as simple as conceivable skillfully. It likewise has an extremely energetic client local area for ideal internet-based commitment.
Sound handling with Fairlight is additionally non-similar to whatever else out there. It offers exceptionally progressed highlights for the greatest sound on video projects.

Cons

Working with various sound modules can get a piece bunched with new windows for each. Less difficult and more coordinated usefulness may be better.
A portion of the console's easy routes for executing ordinarily utilized capacities can be confounding and carves out the opportunity to become accustomed.
Perhaps they could investigate making a more essential variant that doesn't need such a lot of CPU ability to work.

Likelihood to Recommend

Anthony K. Bryan

Relief Cashier in Customer Service at BlueStart Capital Jamaica Limited (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

3 years of experience

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The most complete video editing software. And it's affordable too.

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

January 26, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We rely on DaVinci Resolve for most of our major video production needs. In 2018, while running low on funding and could no longer afford to outsource development of our extension videos and other project educational materials, I took on the challenge to brush up my skills and train other staff as well. Currently, DaVinci Resolve is one of 8 software products all new mid-level staff have to learn within the first 3 months of joining. Over the last few years, as our scope of work has increased, so have our uses of DaVinci Resolve. Our Outreach Team now use it to create stunning video documentaries of our projects, as well as for promotional content for upcoming events.

Pros

Color correction in DaVinci Resolve is extremely advanced, but also relatively easy to execute when compared to other alternatives.
DaVinci Resolve provides users with extensive resources to make learning how to competently use the software as easy as possible. It also has a very vibrant user community for optimal online engagements.
Audio processing with Fairlight us also non-comparable to anything else out there. It offers very advanced features for the highest quality audio on video projects.

Cons

Working with multiple audio plugins can get a bit clustered with new windows for each. A simpler and more integrated functionality might be better.
Some of the keyboard shortcuts for executing commonly used functions can be confusing and takes time to get used to.
Maybe they could look into creating a more basic version that does not require so much CPU capacity to operate.

Likelihood to Recommend

DaVinci Resolve is great for working on projects where the source or original audio is not great. With Fairlight, you would be able to do so much work to improve the quality of the audio from right within DaVinci without the need to switch to audio enhancing software. Final output rendering in DaVinci is also very stress free. It does not take as long, and rarely ever produces glitchy content.

On the other hand, there are bugs that make the software crash unexpectedly and might cause loss of hours of work if not being consistently saved.

Fred Xorla Adzoyi

Programs Director in Research & Development at ResourceWand (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

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Never Again. Intolerable mess just trying to output

Rating: 1 out of 10

January 3, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Nope. Continually getting errors and snafus on output. This is intolerable especially after we switched to [editing] from others. There is a reason why professionals use AVID to edit and Resolve ONLY for color [correction]. The rest is garbage. We are so let down by the entire environment. Enough. Enough. Avid for cuts your color house et Al will handle the rest. If you’re on your own, chances are you’ll lose money and time with this platform. We are delivering currently. Today. And it’s failing us. Done with this crap.

Pros

Output
Media offline
Hiccups everywhere
Glitchy

Cons

Don’t put updates out
Be wary if you’re on M1 macs.
Be wary anyway

Likelihood to Recommend

There is a reason why edits are done in AVID and color corrected perhaps with the color correction on resolve these days. Other than that edit, fusion, Fairlight and deliver are worthless in our 25-year experience. We have cut in film, tape and seen the technology change. We are sticking to what works and won’t kill our business when we attempt to deliver projects using anything Balckmagic except for Color.

Verified User

C-Level Executive (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

It's Certainly Worth The Investment of Your Time

Rating: 10 out of 10

December 24, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am using DaVinci Resolve to edit some marketing videos, and I am not a professional video editor.

Pros

Trimming
Clipping
Color Correcting
Slow Motion
Ease Of Use
Insane Value

Cons

A bit overwhelming.

Likelihood to Recommend

Frankly, I think DaVinci Resolve is absolutely amazing and I'm shocked that it's free. The people at Blackmagic Design are very generous to give away a free version-- especially in light of how powerful the free version is. I used to use Sony Vegas, CyberLink PowerDirector, and Adobe Premier Elements, but I may go full-time to just using DaVinci Resolve. In using it for only a few hours, I felt it was already more intuitive and powerful than any of those other programs.

Michael Romano

Owner in Legal at Romano Law, P.C. (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

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pure and simple

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

November 4, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

the ability to quickly create "How To" videos for new equipment that arrives on campus.

Pros

exporting footage
updating older files
simplicity to audio edit

Cons

integrated chapter creating for videos

Likelihood to Recommend

Extremely quick turn around on videos, fast rendering while editing. Color coding is quick and easy.

Verified User

Employee in Information Technology (5001-10,000 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

Great Features, All For Free

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

September 20, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Currently I am the only one in the organization who uses the platform. DaVinci Resolve allows me to create a wide variety of videos for promotional and education content for our clients. The fact that it does not require a subscription and still has all of those features is why we chose it for our organization.

Pros

Editing Ease
No Cost
Export Options

Cons

Fusion Editing Makes Exports Not Always Work

Likelihood to Recommend

This is a great program if you're looking for a free platform that can get the job done. It IS difficult to know where your files are stored though, so I'm not sure how to make a backup of my projects. All in all, I would recommend this software to any video editor just starting out.

Aubrey Kall

Owner in Corporate at Luminous Harmony (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

Best Editing Software for Colour and HDR Grading

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

August 26, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am using this software specifically for color grading. Their auto color correction is fabulous. You can edit the video with a good transition effect. I have been using this software for more than 2 years. I am using the free software of DaVinci Resolve, and I don't think I have to buy paid service from this software because I can edit my final with this free version.

Pros

Colour Grading
Fast Editing
Special Effect

Cons

Sequence Making
Rendering
Playback

Likelihood to Recommend

When my colleagues use premiere pro and then I have to convert that project into final cut pro, DaVinci Resolve helps me to convert my project to Final Cut Pro. Their noise cancellation tools are the best, and I got my voice very clear with the help of this software.

Shubham Verma

Video Editor in Information Technology at SpiceUp Media (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

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DaVinci Resolve : Smart way for Professional Video art

Rating: 8 out of 10

July 3, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

This software provides me a great solution for making and edit videos for my project. Every slide or screen can be customized with animated text on each picture I use for the video.

Pros

Time line clearly shows what is going on with in the project screen.
It is super to control the background volume. No matter how many audio files we add.

Cons

It could be better if it has templates for the quick formation of video. In a manner like just adding audio and video files, it gives us the results with default settings.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is best suited for editing videos. It is a complete solution for editing a professional video for a unique project. It can be used for making outro of any product.

Verified User

Professional (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

Super complete video editing tools on a budget

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

June 8, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

DaVinci Resolve is being used by two departments of the company, communications, and digital modeling, where I belong. It is helping us deliver clear messages to our customers using animations, simulations, and video clips that merge together the way we need, even allowing us to use our corporate identity correctly throughout our deliverables.

Pros

Combine several videos into one view
Controlling the video timeline accurately
Providing excellent video editing tools
Allowing to control visualization with data on the control panels

Cons

It's not the most intuitive program
It has many buttons whose use is not clear
Some work views are very similar to others and can be confusing
It takes a while to load

Likelihood to Recommend

DaVinci Resolve is perfect for any video editing needs. It provides a lot of tools to control images, logos, text, transitions, as well as any other imported media that has been dragged to the timeline. It lets you create deliverables of very good quality and control every single detail from setup to final video export. It might not be the best option for a quick, simple video edit if the user does not how to use it because it will take a while to get on board on how to use it, even for simple edits.

Verified User

Director in Research & Development (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

Great Software

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

May 21, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use [DaVinci Resolve] to make short movies or videos. It is mainly for my studies as it's a part of it. It's used by most of my co-workers, the others are often on Premiere Pro.

Pros

Sound adjustments
Easy to use
Really intuitive

Cons

Too many [different] files when you're installing it, so I used to get lost on where to go

Likelihood to Recommend

[DaVinci Resolve] is the best free software that I used in this [department], so I would clearly recommend it for anyone who doesn't want to spend too much money and still have a great software.

Camille Chevalier

monteuse in Social Media at Internship (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

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The most complete video editing software. And it's affordable too.

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

January 26, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Pros

Color correction in DaVinci Resolve is extremely advanced, but also relatively easy to execute when compared to other alternatives.
DaVinci Resolve provides users with extensive resources to make learning how to competently use the software as easy as possible. It also has a very vibrant user community for optimal online engagements.
Audio processing with Fairlight us also non-comparable to anything else out there. It offers very advanced features for the highest quality audio on video projects.

Cons

Working with multiple audio plugins can get a bit clustered with new windows for each. A simpler and more integrated functionality might be better.
Some of the keyboard shortcuts for executing commonly used functions can be confusing and takes time to get used to.
Maybe they could look into creating a more basic version that does not require so much CPU capacity to operate.

Likelihood to Recommend

On the other hand, there are bugs that make the software crash unexpectedly and might cause loss of hours of work if not being consistently saved.

Fred Xorla Adzoyi

Programs Director in Research & Development at ResourceWand (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

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