DaVinci Resolve 19: The Ultimate Post Production Suite
DaVinci Resolve 19 is a powerhouse in the world of post production. It combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post production all in one software tool. This makes it a one-stop-shop for professionals and newcomers alike.
Editing The edit page of DaVinci Resolve 19 is a world-class non-linear editor. It features a familiar track layout, dual monitor design, and a traditional workflow that makes it easy for new users to learn while still providing the power and functionality that professional editors demand. With drag and drop editing, context sensitive automatic trimming tools, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and a library full of titles, transitions, and effects, the edit page is perfect for larger projects such as feature films, television shows, streaming content, commercials, and documentaries. It also offers complete media management, organization, and timeline management tools.
Color Correction The color page of DaVinci Resolve 19 is Hollywood's favorite color corrector. It has been used to color and finish more high-end feature films and television shows than any other system. It is designed to be approachable for new users while still offering advanced tools for professionals. Primary control sliders make it easy to adjust contrast, temperature, midtone detail, saturation, and more. The color page also features an incredible range of primary and secondary color grading features, including PowerWindows™, qualifiers, tracking, and advanced HDR grading tools.
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics The Fusion page of DaVinci Resolve 19 allows users to create cinematic visual effects and broadcast quality motion graphics right inside the software. It features a node-based workflow that is faster and easier to use than a layer-based approach. Users have access to hundreds of 2D and 3D tools for visual effects and motion graphics, as well as advanced animation curve and keyframe editors for creating incredibly organic and realistic animations. From point, planar, and 3D camera tracking to rotoscope and keying tools for creating photorealistic composites, the Fusion page has everything needed to create stunning visual effects.
Audio Post Production The Fairlight page of DaVinci Resolve 19 is like having a professional digital audio workstation (DAW) built into the editing and color system. It features hundreds of pro tools for audio post production, including familiar keyboard-based editing tools that allow for extremely fast work. The Fairlight Audio Core enables users to work with up to 2,000 tracks at a time with real-time effects, EQ, and dynamics processing. Users also have access to sample accurate editing tools, advanced ADR and Foley, and Fairlight FX such as reverb, de-esser, hum remover, and more. IntelliTrack AI tracking allows users to use video to track the Fairlight audio panner, and the software supports mixing and mastering in stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and even immersive 3D audio formats including 5th order ambisonics.
Media and Delivery The media and delivery pages of DaVinci Resolve 19 have everything needed to import, manage, and deliver final projects. The media page is a dedicated full-screen workspace for preparing footage, syncing clips, organizing media into bins, and adding metadata before editing. The deliver page gives users total control over all encoding options and formats, along with a render queue for exporting multiple jobs.
Additional Features DaVinci Resolve 19 also features powerful new DaVinci Neural Engine AI tools and over 100 feature upgrades. New AI tools include text-based timeline editing, music remixing, dialogue separation, and UltraNR noise reduction. The software also supports multi-user collaboration, allowing editors, colorists, visual effects artists, and sound engineers to work together simultaneously on the same project.
In conclusion, DaVinci Resolve 19 is a comprehensive and powerful post production suite that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. Whether you are a professional working on high-end feature films and television shows or a newcomer looking to learn the ropes of post production, DaVinci Resolve 19 is a tool that is sure to meet your needs.
