Regardless of the version, Resolve is a very deep application that’s been battle-tested through years of high-pressure, enterprise-grade deployment. The primary limitations are that exports are capped at UltraHD (3840×2160), and that features such as stereo3D, lens distortion correction, noise reduction, and collaboration require Resolve Studio. Resolve offers the majority of the same features as Resolve Studio. These versions are basically the same as those on Blackmagic Design’s website, but with some differences, due to the requirement that App Store software be sandboxed. Mac users also have the option to download Resolve (free) or purchase Resolve Studio through the Apple Mac App Store. It’s the only NLE to support three operating systems: macOS, Windows, and Linux. (*This review was originally written right after the release of Resolve 14 in late 2017.)ĭaVinci Resolve 14 comes in two flavors, DaVinci Resolve 14 (free) and DaVinci Resolve Studio ($299).

Right at the start, let me paraphrase the judges on History Channel’s Forged in Fire series – ‘This NLE can cut!’ If you have no prior allegiances to other editing platforms, then using Resolve as your NLE of choice is a no-brainer. I’ve reviewed Resolve in the past as a grading application, but my focus here is editing. Advanced editing functions and the inclusion of the Fairlight audio engine put Resolve on track to be the industry’s latest all-in-one post-production powerhouse. With the introduction of Resolve 14*, it’s clear that Blackmagic Design has set its sights higher.

DaVinci Resolve has made its mark as one of the premier color correction applications for the film and video industries.

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