DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve combines professional video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a single application.

Download Notice

1. Visit DaVinci Resolve's download page
2. Create a free Blackmagic Design account
3. Choose your operating system
4. Download the appropriate version
5. Note: Studio version requires purchase

Installation

macOS

• Using Homebrew: brew install --cask davinci-resolve
• Or download and run the installer from official website
• Requires macOS 12 or later
• GPU with minimum 2GB VRAM recommended

Windows

• Run the downloaded installer
• Requires Windows 10 or later
• GPU with minimum 2GB VRAM recommended

Linux

• Download and install .rpm/.deb package
• CentOS and Ubuntu are officially supported
• GPU with minimum 2GB VRAM recommended

Basic Configuration

1. Initial setup:
   • Choose UI language
   • Configure scratch disk location
   • Set autosave interval
2. Project settings:
   • Timeline resolution
   • Frame rate
   • Color management
3. Performance optimization:
   • Cache settings
   • Playback optimization
   • Memory and GPU settings
4. Configure keyboard shortcuts
5. Set up auto-backup preferences

Features

• Professional video editing
• Advanced color correction
• Visual effects and motion graphics
• Fairlight audio post-production
• Multi-user collaboration
• 8K video support
• Neural engine
• HDR grading
• RAW camera support
• GPU acceleration
• Studio version features:
  • AI-based tools
  • Advanced noise reduction
  • HDR support
  • Timeline resolution > 4K
  • Multiple GPU support
  • Remote collaboration
  • Advanced plugins

Summary

DaVinci Resolve offers professional-grade video editing and post-production capabilities in its free version, with even more advanced features available in the paid Studio version. Its all-in-one approach eliminates the need for multiple applications in the post-production workflow.