#1 most frequent
United States of America
41.2%3,469 installations of 8,412
What is DaVinci Resolve?
Australian company Blackmagic Design offers their video editing application DaVinci Resolve for a wide range of high quality ultra HD effects, render queue, and video uploading options among other features.
Categories & Use Cases
Who Buys & Uses DaVinci Resolve
#2 most frequent
India
18.8%1,585 installations of 8,412
#3 most frequent
Germany
5.6%473 installations of 8,412
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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.
Most Important Features
- 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.
Return on Investment
- 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.
The most complete video editing software. And it's affordable too.
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.
Most Important Features
- Fairlight for amazing work on audio components.
- Perfect color correction tools that are very user friendly.
- A very user friendly and highly intuitive project timeline.
Return on Investment
- Bringing all our video development inhouse has helped us save over $9,000 annually. And a huge part of doing it successfully has been because of DaVinci Resolve.
- In our first year, we pivoted between DaVinci and Adobe for which would be our primary video production software. The results of both test runs showed that DaVinci needed half the total time investment needed to take a novice through training to completing their first major project when compared to Premiere.
- DaVinci's hardware requirements were higher than what we mostly had, so we have had to invest more in better equipment to be able to execute. But overall, it's still a significant positive net return when we consider how much we have saved and earned directly as a result.
Alternatives Considered
Adobe Premiere Pro
Other Software Used
Bubble.io, Adobe Illustrator CC, Asana
Great Features, All For Free
Pros
- Editing Ease
- No Cost
- Export Options
Cons
- Fusion Editing Makes Exports Not Always Work
Most Important Features
- No Cost
- Ease of Editing
Return on Investment
- YouTube View Count Increase
- More Sales - Promotion Videos Help
Alternatives Considered
Adobe Premiere Pro, HitFilm Pro and Blender
Other Software Used
Sendinblue, OBS Studio, Audacity
It's Certainly Worth The Investment of Your Time
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.
Most Important Features
- The software empowers small business owner to have a studio at their disposal.
Return on Investment
- Given that it's free, the ROI is infinite.
Best Editing Software for Colour and HDR Grading
Pros
- Colour Grading
- Fast Editing
- Special Effect
Cons
- Sequence Making
- Rendering
- Playback
Most Important Features
- Magic Mask
- HDR Grading
- Color Controls
Return on Investment
- Best Performance
- Fast Editing
- Best Decision
Other Software Used
Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe PhotoShop