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@@Chris.Brisson Yeah, I don't normally sign up for monthly charges to my account, neither. No cable, no satellite TV, no strings. Only internet. But, on the other hand, I just signed up. IMO, the quality of content of this channel is well worth $2/month, even w/o the additional content. Proud to support Mr Barnatt's efforts to share his knowledge. BR 😎
Thank you for telling me about this Chris. I can see why they call the cloud collaboration ability Black Magic. As any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Have you considered trying to run it on a Raspberry Pi 4? ;-)
I am so pleased to see Resolve in action! I have been using Adobe for years, and pretty much hating it the entire time, as it is the most buggy software I have ever paid for. In fact, it may be the only thing that has kept me using windows. I'm sold. Videos like this, showing quality alternatives to bad software, will change the world.
I used Premiere Long before it was (PRO) Oct 1996 version 4.2 (Remember the white hoarse) Quit paying for ADOBE Premiere Pro with 2017 version. Been using DaVinci after trying every FREE Edit software available. Even some trial versions too. I'll never Pay ADOBE another red cent.
Fantastic to see people spreading the truth! I bought premiere a long time ago, and over the years paid for several expensive upgrades for a 'perpetual' licence. Years ago, I used premiere a lot, but in recent times I've only used it occasionally. Then, windoze did an upgrade, which killed premiere and forced me to re-activate it. BUT guess what? adobe had in the meantime COMPLETELY REMOVED their activation servers. Non of the links or phone numbers internal to the program functioned. After an effort, I finally managed to get in touch with an actual adobe service rep, who literally told me that the "ONLY option" I had, was to upgrade to a newer version and pay for a subscription, even though I owned a 'perpetual' licence. They robbed me of my legitimate access to software I paid them a lot of money for. I can no longer even access projects I already created. I'm not a lawyer, and I'm not in any position to sue these greedy A-holes, but I'd sure be happy to see someone take them on. Ditto for photoshop. A subscription for premiere and photoshop 'currently' costs $56 CAD per month, which is $672/year just for the privilege of renting programs (for casual use) which I ALREADY PAID FOR. And there's no guarantee their price won't increase. F@#$%K EM!! adobe is the GREEDIEST company on the planet ... I'll NEVER BUY ANYTHING from them EVER again. So, I spent quite a bit of time looking around for alternatives. To replace photoshop, I HIGHLY recommend 'Affinity Photo', which is commercial, but only costs only $75 CAD (I think I paid $50 when it was on sale), for a 'perpetual' licence, (and an assurance from Affinity that this will never change.) None of that BS online activation, and no incentive to pirate their software, since it costs practically nothing to purchase legally. My opinion ... Affinity Photo is FAR superior to photoshop anyway ... it is a wonderful program. Also, lots of tutorials and support. To replace premiere ... I was ABSOLUTELY blown away by how much better DaVinci Resolve is. The free version is LOADED with functionality, much more than the paid version of premiere I own (when it still worked.) None of the nonsense watermarking or pop-ups some companies employ ... the free version is almost fully functional. BUT even the paid version 'DaVinci Resolve Studio', is only $298 USD... a huge bargain if you do need the extra functionality. (Pretty sure I paid more than this for a primitive version of premiere more than 20 years ago.) And of course, Resolve has a 'perpetual' licence, with None of that BS online activation or Max 2 installs crap ... no servers for them to disable either.
I switched to Resolve when Final Cut Pro 7 stopped being supported and I didn't want to move to X. It is absolutely amazing that a truly professional editing suite is not only free but runs very well on Linux.
The 300 Euros for DaVinciResolve is very well invested. Besides of the editing capabilities you also get an audio tool (fairlight) and the compositing features from fusion on top. So there are basically 3 tools in one software package. And in the past the dongle for Resolve did also unlock a standalone fusion installation. I don`t know if that is still the case. If you compare it with any other software you will see that you have to invest more money.
I also use Davinci Resolve as my primary editor. For me, there are two major drawbacks. 1. It is usable only on Windows. The free Linux version has too many limitations (for example, the most popular codec is not supported). 2. It is too demanding on the video card. So, on GT610 it is unusable, although other editors (vegas, kdenlive) work jusf fine.
@@RocktCityTim 1. H.264 (aka AVC aka MPEG-4 Part 10). It is not available in the free Linux version (I guess it's some sort of licensing issue). The only way out is to convert the files to another format, but this is very slow and inconvenient. 2. I tried, but it doesn't help much. On a newer machine with integrated intel graphics, this works with no major problems. So it's not about performance, but about outdated drivers causing problems.
GT610 is good enough to run monitors, Resolve is is too demanding on video card because GPU accelerated unlike the two editors you mentioned, hence why it's way way way faster than anything else, so that's why having a good GPU is mandatory to run resolve, the other editors use CPU mostly and not optimized like resolve.
I’d implore those who enjoy Resolve and use it regularly to buy the studio version. It’s not good because it’s “free”, it’s good because the tools are excellent. The only way it’ll continue getting excellent updates is to financially support the team. The CEO Grant Petty has stated he doesn’t support subscription models and has pushed back on them.
Thanks for making these videos! Even though it doesn't apply to me (not a video editor), you make these videos worth watching. I'm personally not a fan of the proxy method, especially when there's an easier way to just lower the editing resolution. Proxy videos and picture thumbnails seem to be most effective when dealing with network bandwidth issues, and I can't imagine trying to edit 4K video from a network drive. The extra storage use alone of proxy videos is a massive deterrent for me.
So glad that there's still at least one software-provider which hasn't gone down the subscription-only route, because they recognise that many users begin their experience solely as amateur editors! (Nor are they going to reach professional-standard within a month's trial-period!) As I've been doing some casual audio-editing for almost a decade now, I'm interested to see what features & tools come with DaVinci Resolve 18 free video editor, & how it compares with Acoustica-6 Basic-Edition which was free to use download (alongside the professional version which a studio could purchase outright, but also there feature-packages that they sold at different prices). Unfortunately when they updated to Acoustica-7 the software became solely subscription-only with a short trial-period, so I made sure I had a few copies of the original download stored & backed-up, to both share & safely store. Sadly, many creators I've spoken to feel that most software companies assume that we have bucket-loads of money, when the reality for most of us is that we've only just managed to scrape together enough to buy what we need to create distinctive content. However, for the majority of us amateurs we simply can't guarantee the sort of income-stream necessary to be continually paying for software subscription-service! While the better Anti-Virus services such as Nortons provide excellent up to date protection on a subscription basis, they are like an insurance-policy that you can't risk doing without!
@@martinwilkinson2344 Same here I cant stand it! Also Thank you for becoming a channel member, I appreciate your service! :) But yeah I really cant stand subscription services for software at all, I like to own my software not rent a key to use it.
It's outside the capability of ancient computers but it's an interesting subject, and the look at microcontrollers recently was very interesting as well.
This is an extremely helpful video. I have heard about this editor but had no idea that Black Magic was behind it. The tips for use with lower end hardware were particularly helpful and something that other creators might have left out. Thanks!
I really liked DaVinci Resolve, just because it works really well. - Some previous versions were a bit buggy and crash randomly(though that might be running out of RAM on my old PC or something like that), but so far DaVinci Resolve 17 and 18 were rock solid on this PC, except for a few bugs which happens rarely. It does crash if I try to encode with AMD encoder for some reason, but I am OK with non-accelerated encoding. - UI is intuitive, and DaVinci Resolve 18 even adds Korean(my native language) UI support - The UI of "Cut" tab really is optimized for cutting a long clip into pieces. I really like it. - And even if you decide to pay for it(which I did, just because it worked so well that I felt bad for paying nothing for the software), it's one-time purchase, and they give you newer versions for free. In fact, I even purchased and switched back to Windows mainly because I couldn't get Resolve to work on Ubuntu. BTW: Old PC had i3-2130 and 8GB of main RAM. So it was barely running Resolve at all. Current PC is Ryzen 7 5800X and 32GB of main RAM.
Very nice, looks like a competent application indeed. Thanks for the review, and the Jeep Metal Rattle Suspension sound effect which I think was the pièce de résistance 🙂
I watched twenty or so minutes ago, a video for a concert performance of Chevelier de Sangreal, which is played in The Da Vinci Code. And now this appears. Now, to enjoy learning a bit more tech stuff.
Kdenlive is also worth looking at if you have more modest hardware. It's come on a long way in the last few versions since you last reviewed it, and another new version is due out next week.
I've dabbled very casually with video editors over the years, but only really as a plaything. Each time I do, I realise very quickly how enormously complicated a subject it is and how I could spend days and weeks learning how to do it even vaguely properly. I've never had a serious project that I needed to do it for, so have never invested the time required. However, I still like to see what is possible and what is available. Like others have said, I use Shotcut when I need to, just for trimming and stitching clips together. I don't need complex effects, and the RUclips tutorials on Shotcut are pitched just right for what I need to do. I will certainly remember to give Resolve a try if a suitable project arises (and I have the hardware to run it on).
HI, been using Da Vinci Studio for a few years now and hate having to go back to premiere when work(usually a client supplied template/existing project) requires it. It's worth knowing that the serial number you get for Resolve Studio can also be used with Fusion 18 standalone if required - though the fusion inbuilt into resolve does most things I need - the only thing I ever use in Fusion standalone is primatte keyer, and thats a rare occurance as the delta keyer is very good.
You've convinced me by this video. I am totally done with Adobe Premiere, there's so much I have to work around or use thirdparty software for, I hate the cloud and it is slow. I was confused by your Linux videos, where you use another video editing package that I don't like that much at first glance. Thanks as always for the top videos you make for the community.
@@basroos_snafu It's not Christopher. Note the background of the name. The background name of the actual video poster is always darker. (Check out other comments where Chris has replied to see what I mean).
Nice to see you are using almost similar specs as my PC!. The Bad thing about Davinci is sometimes Game Recordings needs conversion using third party software. otherwise it gives texture corruption and other encoding problems
I needed this since capcut for my ipad was really slow when uploading so now im editing on pc! Thanks for giving me a great free editing software as im on a budget
Thanks for this update Chris. I had big plans to switch to DaVinci Resolve 17 last year, but never got around to it. Amazing software, especially considering the price!
I've just started using DaVinci Resolve to make RUclips videos. Very impressed with it overall and its ease of use, although it does sometimes struggle on my old PC, especially with 1080p sources. I didn't know about proxies, that seems very useful!
I'm very much looking forward to the Davinci Resolve in Linux video! I've known for a while now (at least a couple years) that Davinci Resolve is the best free video editor, but haven't yet used it because all of my computers at home are Linux machines, and I couldn't figure out how to get it working.
I have relatively simple needs - I don’t do much video editing. I found Open Shot to be appealing for what I need to do. Will keep this in mind should that change.
In your next DaVinci Resolve video, I hope you can add a quick section on your recommended 'deliver' settings for videos to be uploaded to RUclips - something I'm always confused about.
appreciate the heads up Chris. I've been using Blender in my own workflow & it does have its drawbacks when used for video editing so I'll definitely try DaVinci Resolve myself!
I'm glad Black Magic finally recognized Linux (The Open Source Community, is finally being recognized, Awesome). As usual, excellent video, Christopher. Forever Thumbs Up, from me. As Always, Be Smart and Stay Safe.
Using a post-production (editing) codec is the best and proper option. No need for proxies or reducing the timeline resolution. 1080p, 4k, 6k are no problem for an i5 4th gen with DDR3 ram. And before anyone says "but it uses too much space".. I've heard that excuse for over 15 years now.
Great review and very valuable free tool for the nowadays ubiquitous task of video editing; a must-have for youtube creators with the added bonus that it runs on the 3 major operating systems!
I am looking forward to the Linux version of this video as that is my daily OS for the past three years. I went through several distributions, but have been running Zorin OS 16 for the past year. Zorin is rock solid.
I’ve spent some time editing with Resolve on my rig with a Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM and my trusty old GT 1030. It works well and I’ve had no problems despite the low end GPU.
There seem to be many free tools based on Linux to choose from.i was a professional video colorist for many years (more years than I care to say). Resolve was not my platform of choice for many projects. ts. fact,, not to namedrop. it ran a distant third after Baselite from Filmlite, a British company and Lustre from Autodesk. Resolve was and is cheap, which made it popular, but you get what you pay for. I used Resolve on "Marco Polo". but not on "Boardwalk Empire". That one was finished on Lustre.
Thanks Chris! What an amazing mind reader you are! Downloaded Resolve 2 weeks ago for my humble i5 w/8GB RAM and this is exactly what I needed to know. Looks like a memory upgrade is in it's near future. Such is life in the slow lane. BR 😎 UPDATE: 16GB DDR3L arrives in 3 days.🥳
@@ExplainingComputers Thanks, Chris 🙂 While waiting, I pulled out 2 different 512GB SATA SSDs to partition for dual Win/Mint booting and upgrading the existing 128GB SATA3 SSD. But, the bios won't have it, yet it recognizes the same SSDs with a USB/M.2 stick. USB recovery disk won't boot, much less recover while the other SSDs are installed. I'll have another go at messing (up) with the BIOS when the new RAM arrives. Keeps me out of trouble. 😎
I really enjoyed this type of video. Can you please make more like this and also some with the hardware that you use, and even a tour of your studio with all the equipment?
Thank you for this video, Chris. Like you I am an admirer of daVinci Resolve. I am using "lower end 🙄" hardware and look forward to the proxy files you have demonstrated..
If you are used to Premiere, then you will find DaVinci Resolve easy to transition to. The only big difference is the way projects are kept in databases.
@@ExplainingComputers Thanks Chris, I'll see how it goes on my next video! All I really do is overlay B-roll with A-roll footage, with a couple transitions that I'm sure can be made on Resolve.
Great video as usual. One correction though, the paid Studio version does not have a time limited trial. You have to enter the key that you received when you purchased it to install and run it.
I like DaVinci Resolve but I find the Node editing aspect confusing. It it were a traditional video editor or you could switch out of Node editing to Track based/stacked order editing, I would use it.
Thanks Chris, I will try this. I have been (struggling) using Vegas for many years which complains constantly for codecs for that other software just gets on with.
That's a bummer my PC can't run it. But as an alternative, I've been using ShotCut that's FOSS. Could you do a review on it? I think it will help others struggling to find a FOSS and lightweight video editor. As always, awesome video, Chris 👍
If you have some free time, that I know is scarce, could you do an update on that video? Because the software was much updated and there were some errors that don't occur anymore. I think it's worth a video. Have a great one, Chris 🙂
Great dive into 18 and thinks specifically for the proxy workflow discussion! And, it works very wonderfully under Linux! I purchased the Speed Editor a while back and got the Studio Version included. So, $295 for the speed editor and Studio for free giving me all of the features (including some more advanced Fusion features).
It is indeed a nice product if you have the hardware power required. It would be interesting to someday do a follow up about software that can be used on lower end hardware such as Shotcut and others.
Thanks for this. :) I have several videos covering range of free video editor options -- most recently: ruclips.net/video/GmHAiUcAPwk/видео.html But it may be time for another update! :)
I have used Davinci Resolve 17 for videos on my other channel and for some fun memes to share with my friends. It is a great piece of software and the full version being a one time purchase is amazing. Not many of those around, and I will cherish those who get it done right the first time by going this way instead of a perpetual cost. Plus there are some deals on it where you get a piece of Davinci hardware for the price of the software and get it basically for free. Best deal that I have seen and so worth it for the common hobbyist. Good review as well with good feature overview.
Would love to learn to use DaVinci Resolve 18 as it run on all the OS's I would possibly use. Today I am using a M1 MacBook Air with 16GB shared memory with 2TB SSD storage.
Thanks, needed this a lot now that Hitfilm basically went the way of Adobe. HF Express is giving me so many issues with composite shots now, and new Hitfilm is basically subscription based now. Guess tech companies sadly didn't see your rants about annoying computing things, right?
@CK Gaming Channel Certainly not building DaVinci Resolve from source -- it is not FOSS. :) I plan to show installation/use in CentOS (which is what is officially supported), and then the work-arounds to install and use in other distros.
Thanks for this Chris, I've been using Resolve 17 and hesitant to do the upgrade to 18 in case they made big changes, but it looks like the basics that I use are all the same.
Great video! Looking forward to the Resolve in Linux sequel. My PC is still on Win7, but gradually learning my way towards software that runs in Linux distros.
This is funny. I used davinci for 1st time in over a year and the next day you release this video. Crazy coincidence. I used my wife's Dell xps 17 with a 2060RTX and 64 GB of memory. And I was surprised how fast it edited the file. A two hour video.
davinci resolve studio is not expensive and multisystem powerfull video editor. Im using it on arch linux and i love it :* all videos on my channel are maded in dr studio :D
I have no idea why people still pay for Premiere when Resolve is available for free with most features or for a reasonable price for the full fledged version. Inertia, I guess? Great video as always :)
@@ExplainingComputers Mint installs and works well, but suffers from the limited and outdated Ubuntu repository, ie old versions and lacklustre choices. Multicore support is lacking on a lot of Mint installed software. very sad to see 31 cores idling and one glowing red hot. (dual E5-2690 32GB) Things that worked on 19 broke on 20. frustrating.
Great video Chris! I quite like Da Vinci Resolve myself, however, I also love another more basic and easier free and open source video editor, by the name of Shotcut. I think it would also be a great program for you to check out in the future. Also, how powerful of a computer do you need to run Da Vinci Resolve? My main machine has an old Quadro 400 graphics card, which I will upgrade in the near future to something a bit better.
Shotcut is an editor designed for hobbyists, while Resolve (even the free version) is designed for professional uses. Comparing Shotcut to Resolve is like comparing Notepad to MS Word or WordPerfect. They aren't even in the same league.
Blender is a great package, with the video editor a useful edition, epspecially for compositing. But the functionality and interface mean it is not a good alternative to a video editor like DaVinci Resolve! )
@@ExplainingComputers Hmm. I didn't see anything in your summary that you can't do in blender (other than audio where you need audacity). Don't get me wrong, DV looks like a very nice software package but blender can do every sort of transition and effect you can dream of. And yeah, the compositing is bleeding edge. And you have motion tracking and all sorts. Steeper learning curve is the main drawback imho.
Blender is also much easier to install on Linux, as it can be found natively in most Linux distro's software packages! It is also Open Source, which means it is not created by a greedy corporation answering to a board of directors who could shut down the free version, the cloud storage servers, or switch it to monthly subscriptions any time they choose. Open Source also means that if you don't like the layout of Blender, or the complexity, you can learn how to program and fix it yourself! Though there is a bit of a learning curve with that as well.
I've been considering getting into video and video editing but the editors I'm messed with are a bit confusing. I learned a ton of stuff just watching this, especially the fades. Maybe more on video creation and editing someday? Great video, thanks for making this 😀
Thanks for this. Checkout some of my other DaVinci Resolve videos -- I've a playlist here: ruclips.net/video/XyzO2MTKwY0/видео.html The one on greenscreen is a tutorial, as as I think the FAQ one. :)
Not to take anything away from Christopher, Explaining Computers is where I come to see new tech, and learn about old tech. I don’t come here for tutorials. If you want to really learn DaVinci Resolve, check out these channels: - Billy Rybka: fantastic general DR videos that hit all the pieces and parts of the program - Casey Faris: deep into Fusion with overall tie in to all of the program - Jason Yadlovski: deep into Fairlight with overall tie in to the rest of the program - JayAreTV: general use of DR (I’m not overly impressed with this channel, the videos are hit or miss) - *MrAlexTech* superb videos covering all,parts of DR, but with a focus on the ingenious things one can do on the Edit tab. He does a lot of short videos that drill into a specific feature or setting, or a specific task. All of these upload frequently (except maybe Jay) and their channel has extensive playlist. I’m by no means a professional editor, but I’ve learn a massive amount from these channels. Again, not to take away from Explaining Computers, but this channel is not dedicated to just video editing tutorials using DaVinci Resolve.
@@Rood67 Thanks for taking the time to provide such an extensive list, I will definitely check them out. I understand your reasons for following this channel but my reasons are different are those and more. Software is part of the computing experience, hardware won't do a lot without it, so from my point of view a tutorial on the use of any software, including the OS reviews Chris does, is well within the scope of a channel titled "Explaining Computers". Hardware reviews are also within scope so there should be something for everyone. I'm a computer engineer by profession, I like to learn as much as i can about all aspects of technology and tutorials are a very efficient way to learn when you have limited time so I find this channel very useful and informative. Again, thank you for providing the other channels though, I will check them out. :)
@@ravenmadd1343 I agree and sadly did not explain myself as well as I should have. Christopher does an excellent job on his software and OS reviews in addition to showing off the latest hardware, or going back to explain hardware and how we got to where we are today. You hit it, hardware without software is just a paperweight. I was just pointing out, that this channel is not dedicated to just one thing; which is what makes this one of the few great channels. If I waited on Billy Rybka to go over using DR on a new computer, I’d be waiting a long time. Likewise if I wait on Christopher to get to what one specific option setting in DR is for, I could be buried first.
Looks great, I use Videostudio a simple editor that works for all my media work, there is still a lot I don't know about it but always learning. DaVinci R looks to be better with a more in depth interface and work flow. Regards Tony from Australia
Free'ish, some features are locked behind a license. That certainly is not a complaint, I think that the price is reasonable. Opposite to Adobe DaVinci Resolve charges you 1 time only and you keep getting all the features and the latest update.
I love Davinci for windows....Been using it for years. Since switching over to a full time linux distro (fedora 38) a few weeks ago I can only conclude that Davinci free for linux is a whole different beast... I'm now looking for an alternative editor. Davinci's export options are non existent, problems installing which can be 'easily' overcome.. But it is things like that that makes me wonder if Davinci cares at all about the linux community. I'd say.. they don't. I have zero incentive to even consider getting a studio version for linux because they would probably not care about that one either.
I'm pretty much Linux only for over 20 years. Just getting into video editing. I guess I'll have to use Windows on a dual boot set up when I finish getting parts for new computer. Hope they get the Linux version caught up soon. Over 4% desktops are Linux now... ... Cheers
Looking forward to seeing the Linux version. I use Windows on my work supplied laptop, so I'll probably use that to do some internal how-to videos, but my OS of choice is Linux. Most likely I'll be setting up a Mint or Fedora soon. Thanks for the information!
Nicely demonstrated. Which software could you recommend for very basic editing 1080p video with a few nice effects for use on a modest 8gb Ram Laptop Circa 2020 i5 CPU with Intel UHD graphics? Cheers ✌️
For me, I have problems with bright screens, but I still need to see the material I am working on -- and -- seeing how the layout for DaVinci Resolve 18 is already darkened, that is enboldening, for me. However, when I did try out DaVinci on my main computer (this one: ASUS ROG Strix), it was a bit too dark to see -- with my current gamma adjustment settings on the Nvidia driver -- but on Sony Vegas Pro 14, because of the grey-ish background, I can still see and not get a piercing headache (simultaneously). Anyhow, long comment made short, is there an alternative schematic -- for -- DaVinci's appearance or not?
@@ExplainingComputers Unfortunate! But I appreciate your response and honesty. I believe I can get through it and find a "happy medium" to resolve this, though, if I am to make the switch!
Just a heads up to channel members that the latest members-only video is now posted at: ruclips.net/video/5FhvXGgfRcA/видео.html Or you can find all of the members-only content in the Community Tab.
I might pay to see the neural engine in action. 😁
@@Chris.Brisson Yeah, I don't normally sign up for monthly charges to my account, neither. No cable, no satellite TV, no strings. Only internet.
But, on the other hand, I just signed up. IMO, the quality of content of this channel is well worth $2/month, even w/o the additional content.
Proud to support Mr Barnatt's efforts to share his knowledge.
BR
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Damn, I've been torrenting my whole life, one day my dream is to no longer qualify for food stamps
Thanks to you Chris I have been using this for a while now, it's great 👍🏻
Thank you for telling me about this Chris.
I can see why they call the cloud collaboration ability Black Magic. As any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Have you considered trying to run it on a Raspberry Pi 4? ;-)
I am so pleased to see Resolve in action! I have been using Adobe for years, and pretty much hating it the entire time, as it is the most buggy software I have ever paid for. In fact, it may be the only thing that has kept me using windows. I'm sold. Videos like this, showing quality alternatives to bad software, will change the world.
Adobe definitely went downhill as soon as they switched to online subscriptions.
I used Premiere Long before it was (PRO) Oct 1996 version 4.2 (Remember the white hoarse) Quit paying for ADOBE Premiere Pro with 2017 version. Been using DaVinci after trying every FREE Edit software available. Even some trial versions too. I'll never Pay ADOBE another red cent.
@@HoundDogMech premiere 4.2 was so much more efficient to edit than later versions.
You can’t have looked that hard for alternatives.
Fantastic to see people spreading the truth!
I bought premiere a long time ago, and over the years paid for several expensive upgrades for a 'perpetual' licence. Years ago, I used premiere a lot, but in recent times I've only used it occasionally. Then, windoze did an upgrade, which killed premiere and forced me to re-activate it. BUT guess what? adobe had in the meantime COMPLETELY REMOVED their activation servers. Non of the links or phone numbers internal to the program functioned. After an effort, I finally managed to get in touch with an actual adobe service rep, who literally told me that the "ONLY option" I had, was to upgrade to a newer version and pay for a subscription, even though I owned a 'perpetual' licence. They robbed me of my legitimate access to software I paid them a lot of money for. I can no longer even access projects I already created. I'm not a lawyer, and I'm not in any position to sue these greedy A-holes, but I'd sure be happy to see someone take them on.
Ditto for photoshop.
A subscription for premiere and photoshop 'currently' costs $56 CAD per month, which is $672/year just for the privilege of renting programs (for casual use) which I ALREADY PAID FOR. And there's no guarantee their price won't increase. F@#$%K EM!! adobe is the GREEDIEST company on the planet ... I'll NEVER BUY ANYTHING from them EVER again.
So, I spent quite a bit of time looking around for alternatives.
To replace photoshop, I HIGHLY recommend 'Affinity Photo', which is commercial, but only costs only $75 CAD (I think I paid $50 when it was on sale), for a 'perpetual' licence, (and an assurance from Affinity that this will never change.) None of that BS online activation, and no incentive to pirate their software, since it costs practically nothing to purchase legally. My opinion ... Affinity Photo is FAR superior to photoshop anyway ... it is a wonderful program. Also, lots of tutorials and support.
To replace premiere ... I was ABSOLUTELY blown away by how much better DaVinci Resolve is. The free version is LOADED with functionality, much more than the paid version of premiere I own (when it still worked.) None of the nonsense watermarking or pop-ups some companies employ ... the free version is almost fully functional. BUT even the paid version 'DaVinci Resolve Studio', is only $298 USD... a huge bargain if you do need the extra functionality. (Pretty sure I paid more than this for a primitive version of premiere more than 20 years ago.) And of course, Resolve has a 'perpetual' licence, with None of that BS online activation or Max 2 installs crap ... no servers for them to disable either.
I switched to Resolve when Final Cut Pro 7 stopped being supported and I didn't want to move to X. It is absolutely amazing that a truly professional editing suite is not only free but runs very well on Linux.
The 300 Euros for DaVinciResolve is very well invested. Besides of the editing capabilities you also get an audio tool (fairlight) and the compositing features from fusion on top. So there are basically 3 tools in one software package. And in the past the dongle for Resolve did also unlock a standalone fusion installation. I don`t know if that is still the case. If you compare it with any other software you will see that you have to invest more money.
Agreed. The paid DaVinci Resolve Studio is excellent value compared to competing products.
I also use Davinci Resolve as my primary editor. For me, there are two major drawbacks.
1. It is usable only on Windows. The free Linux version has too many limitations (for example, the most popular codec is not supported).
2. It is too demanding on the video card. So, on GT610 it is unusable, although other editors (vegas, kdenlive) work jusf fine.
1 - What CODEC are you speaking of? There may be a solution
2 - Have you tried using Proxies as Chris outlines?
@@RocktCityTim 1. H.264 (aka AVC aka MPEG-4 Part 10). It is not available in the free Linux version (I guess it's some sort of licensing issue). The only way out is to convert the files to another format, but this is very slow and inconvenient.
2. I tried, but it doesn't help much. On a newer machine with integrated intel graphics, this works with no major problems. So it's not about performance, but about outdated drivers causing problems.
GT610 is good enough to run monitors, Resolve is is too demanding on video card because GPU accelerated unlike the two editors you mentioned, hence why it's way way way faster than anything else, so that's why having a good GPU is mandatory to run resolve, the other editors use CPU mostly and not optimized like resolve.
@@rano12321 I understand it :)
As an input codec or an output codec?
I’d implore those who enjoy Resolve and use it regularly to buy the studio version. It’s not good because it’s “free”, it’s good because the tools are excellent. The only way it’ll continue getting excellent updates is to financially support the team. The CEO Grant Petty has stated he doesn’t support subscription models and has pushed back on them.
Thanks for making these videos! Even though it doesn't apply to me (not a video editor), you make these videos worth watching.
I'm personally not a fan of the proxy method, especially when there's an easier way to just lower the editing resolution. Proxy videos and picture thumbnails seem to be most effective when dealing with network bandwidth issues, and I can't imagine trying to edit 4K video from a network drive. The extra storage use alone of proxy videos is a massive deterrent for me.
So glad that there's still at least one software-provider which hasn't gone down the subscription-only route, because they recognise that many users begin their experience solely as amateur editors! (Nor are they going to reach professional-standard within a month's trial-period!)
As I've been doing some casual audio-editing for almost a decade now, I'm interested to see what features & tools come with DaVinci Resolve 18 free video editor, & how it compares with Acoustica-6 Basic-Edition which was free to use download (alongside the professional version which a studio could purchase outright, but also there feature-packages that they sold at different prices). Unfortunately when they updated to Acoustica-7 the software became solely subscription-only with a short trial-period, so I made sure I had a few copies of the original download stored & backed-up, to both share & safely store.
Sadly, many creators I've spoken to feel that most software companies assume that we have bucket-loads of money, when the reality for most of us is that we've only just managed to scrape together enough to buy what we need to create distinctive content. However, for the majority of us amateurs we simply can't guarantee the sort of income-stream necessary to be continually paying for software subscription-service!
While the better Anti-Virus services such as Nortons provide excellent up to date protection on a subscription basis, they are like an insurance-policy that you can't risk doing without!
Hate software subscription services with a passion.
@@martinwilkinson2344 Same here I cant stand it! Also Thank you for becoming a channel member, I appreciate your service! :)
But yeah I really cant stand subscription services for software at all, I like to own my software not rent a key to use it.
It's outside the capability of ancient computers but it's an interesting subject, and the look at microcontrollers recently was very interesting as well.
Even though I don't do any video editing, it's quite fascinating to see a bit of the process. I'm glad there are free options is software to do so
I am in love resolve. I have used both Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro and Resolve just feels so much more friendly.
This is an extremely helpful video. I have heard about this editor but had no idea that Black Magic was behind it. The tips for use with lower end hardware were particularly helpful and something that other creators might have left out. Thanks!
I really liked DaVinci Resolve, just because it works really well.
- Some previous versions were a bit buggy and crash randomly(though that might be running out of RAM on my old PC or something like that), but so far DaVinci Resolve 17 and 18 were rock solid on this PC, except for a few bugs which happens rarely. It does crash if I try to encode with AMD encoder for some reason, but I am OK with non-accelerated encoding.
- UI is intuitive, and DaVinci Resolve 18 even adds Korean(my native language) UI support
- The UI of "Cut" tab really is optimized for cutting a long clip into pieces. I really like it.
- And even if you decide to pay for it(which I did, just because it worked so well that I felt bad for paying nothing for the software), it's one-time purchase, and they give you newer versions for free.
In fact, I even purchased and switched back to Windows mainly because I couldn't get Resolve to work on Ubuntu.
BTW: Old PC had i3-2130 and 8GB of main RAM. So it was barely running Resolve at all. Current PC is Ryzen 7 5800X and 32GB of main RAM.
My hats off to the programmers! They ARE magicians!
Another brilliant ExplainingComputers video. Even the ExplainingComputers videos within the ExplainingComputers are always a delight
Very nice, looks like a competent application indeed.
Thanks for the review, and the Jeep Metal Rattle Suspension sound effect which I think was the pièce de résistance 🙂
I watched twenty or so minutes ago, a video for a concert performance of Chevelier de Sangreal, which is played in The Da Vinci Code.
And now this appears.
Now, to enjoy learning a bit more tech stuff.
Kdenlive is also worth looking at if you have more modest hardware. It's come on a long way in the last few versions since you last reviewed it, and another new version is due out next week.
Yes, Kdenlive is a nice editor.
Using kdenlive on Linux
I've dabbled very casually with video editors over the years, but only really as a plaything. Each time I do, I realise very quickly how enormously complicated a subject it is and how I could spend days and weeks learning how to do it even vaguely properly. I've never had a serious project that I needed to do it for, so have never invested the time required. However, I still like to see what is possible and what is available. Like others have said, I use Shotcut when I need to, just for trimming and stitching clips together. I don't need complex effects, and the RUclips tutorials on Shotcut are pitched just right for what I need to do. I will certainly remember to give Resolve a try if a suitable project arises (and I have the hardware to run it on).
DaVinci returns!
Indeed!
I couldn't decide between OpenShot, ShotCut and DaVinciResolve before this video but now DaVinciResolve seems promising to me. Thanks for the video!
HI, been using Da Vinci Studio for a few years now and hate having to go back to premiere when work(usually a client supplied template/existing project) requires it. It's worth knowing that the serial number you get for Resolve Studio can also be used with Fusion 18 standalone if required - though the fusion inbuilt into resolve does most things I need - the only thing I ever use in Fusion standalone is primatte keyer, and thats a rare occurance as the delta keyer is very good.
Indeed DaVinci Resolve is a very powerful tool. Thank you Mr. C.B.!
Can't wait for the Linux video about it!
You've convinced me by this video. I am totally done with Adobe Premiere, there's so much I have to work around or use thirdparty software for, I hate the cloud and it is slow. I was confused by your Linux videos, where you use another video editing package that I don't like that much at first glance. Thanks as always for the top videos you make for the community.
Christopher, can you confirm you have sent this reply? I don't trust it really... Thank you.
@@basroos_snafu It's not Christopher. Note the background of the name. The background name of the actual video poster is always darker. (Check out other comments where Chris has replied to see what I mean).
It was through this channel that I first heard about DaVinci Resolve - and I'm very glad I did. Thanks, Chris!
Nice to see you are using almost similar specs as my PC!. The Bad thing about Davinci is sometimes Game Recordings needs conversion using third party software. otherwise it gives texture corruption and other encoding problems
Simply love the clever thinking that came up using proxies.!
I've been using Resolve for about a year now, and I really like it. Still got a lot to learn, though.
I was trying to learn resolve 18 and you upload this video, perfect timing!
I needed this since capcut for my ipad was really slow when uploading so now im editing on pc! Thanks for giving me a great free editing software as im on a budget
Enjoy DaVinci Resolve! :)
Thanks for this update Chris. I had big plans to switch to DaVinci Resolve 17 last year, but never got around to it. Amazing software, especially considering the price!
Greetings Chris. :)
I've just started using DaVinci Resolve to make RUclips videos. Very impressed with it overall and its ease of use, although it does sometimes struggle on my old PC, especially with 1080p sources. I didn't know about proxies, that seems very useful!
Nicely done and timely. It just so happens I’ve been looking at video editing software lately.
I'm very much looking forward to the Davinci Resolve in Linux video! I've known for a while now (at least a couple years) that Davinci Resolve is the best free video editor, but haven't yet used it because all of my computers at home are Linux machines, and I couldn't figure out how to get it working.
Very nice. I'm a bit old school but I love to trim videos with ffmpeg commands because it's super fast on old hardware.
I have relatively simple needs - I don’t do much video editing. I found Open Shot to be appealing for what I need to do. Will keep this in mind should that change.
In your next DaVinci Resolve video, I hope you can add a quick section on your recommended 'deliver' settings for videos to be uploaded to RUclips - something I'm always confused about.
A good point -- and noted.
Look forward to the Linux install video. Definitely considering a go at using DaVinci Resolve for some more advanced video editing.
appreciate the heads up Chris.
I've been using Blender in my own workflow & it does have its drawbacks when used for video editing so I'll definitely try DaVinci Resolve myself!
I'm glad Black Magic finally recognized Linux (The Open Source Community, is finally being recognized, Awesome). As usual, excellent video, Christopher. Forever Thumbs Up, from me. As Always, Be Smart and Stay Safe.
I like your videos because they are real-world situations I've often had to deal with in friends and family computers.
Totally beyond me in terms of both operation and system resources, but many thanks for giving us a look at this impressive software.
Davinci Resolve is also available for Arch Linux via the AUR. It's awesome there too.
Good vid.
I'm going to give this a go on my Manjaro workstation. 🐧👍
@@virtuallifeform Won't regret it. It will take a few minutes for the build, but it's worth it.
Using a post-production (editing) codec is the best and proper option. No need for proxies or reducing the timeline resolution. 1080p, 4k, 6k are no problem for an i5 4th gen with DDR3 ram. And before anyone says "but it uses too much space".. I've heard that excuse for over 15 years now.
Great review and very valuable free tool for the nowadays ubiquitous task of video editing; a must-have for youtube creators with the added bonus that it runs on the 3 major operating systems!
Looking forward to the Linux-version Install video and any problem solving/bug fixing you might have endured.
Thanks for an updated version of this video. Thanks to you, I am now a DaVinci Resolve user. I do appreciate your work, sir. Cheers!
Congratulations! :)
Full of fresh life and whimsy. Greatly enjoyed. Thank you.
So funny... I was looking at Premiere alternatives this week. Thank you!
I am looking forward to the Linux version of this video as that is my daily OS for the past three years. I went through several distributions, but have been running Zorin OS 16 for the past year. Zorin is rock solid.
Finally time for me to retire my 10 year old unstable copy of Sony Vegas Pro 17, thank you so much for this walkthrough!
I’ve spent some time editing with Resolve on my rig with a Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM and my trusty old GT 1030.
It works well and I’ve had no problems despite the low end GPU.
There seem to be many free tools based on Linux to choose from.i was a professional video colorist for many years (more years than I care to say). Resolve was not my platform of choice for many projects. ts. fact,, not to namedrop. it ran a distant third after Baselite from Filmlite, a British company and Lustre from Autodesk. Resolve was and is cheap, which made it popular, but you get what you pay for. I used Resolve on "Marco Polo". but not on "Boardwalk Empire". That one was finished on Lustre.
Thanks very much. I also use the free version of Davinci Resolve. I'm thinking about the full version. It's a fantastic program, and company.
Best resolve video I’ve seen, struggled with it ever since I installed !
Thanks Chris! What an amazing mind reader you are! Downloaded Resolve 2 weeks ago for my humble i5 w/8GB RAM and this is exactly what I needed to know. Looks like a memory upgrade is in it's near future. Such is life in the slow lane.
BR 😎
UPDATE: 16GB DDR3L arrives in 3 days.🥳
Good luck with the memory upgrade. :)
@@ExplainingComputers Thanks, Chris 🙂
While waiting, I pulled out 2 different 512GB SATA SSDs to partition for dual Win/Mint booting and upgrading the existing 128GB SATA3 SSD.
But, the bios won't have it, yet it recognizes the same SSDs with a USB/M.2 stick.
USB recovery disk won't boot, much less recover while the other SSDs are installed.
I'll have another go at messing (up) with the BIOS when the new RAM arrives.
Keeps me out of trouble.
😎
Resolve is an amazong suite. Look forward to seeing the Linux comparison. Really tempted to upgrade to the full version.
I really enjoyed this type of video. Can you please make more like this and also some with the hardware that you use, and even a tour of your studio with all the equipment?
Thank you for this video, Chris. Like you I am an admirer of daVinci Resolve. I am using "lower end 🙄" hardware and look forward to the proxy files you have demonstrated..
After using Premiere for years, I think I'm sold onto Resolve!
Is the learning curve significantly different compared to Premiere?
If you are used to Premiere, then you will find DaVinci Resolve easy to transition to. The only big difference is the way projects are kept in databases.
@@ExplainingComputers Thanks Chris, I'll see how it goes on my next video!
All I really do is overlay B-roll with A-roll footage, with a couple transitions that I'm sure can be made on Resolve.
Great video as usual. One correction though, the paid Studio version does not have a time limited trial. You have to enter the key that you received when you purchased it to install and run it.
I just saw a download option for a free limited-time trial of the paid version.
Great editor. Lots of feature and it is free to use.
I like DaVinci Resolve but I find the Node editing aspect confusing. It it were a traditional video editor or you could switch out of Node editing to Track based/stacked order editing, I would use it.
Thanks Chris, I will try this. I have been (struggling) using Vegas for many years which complains constantly for codecs for that other software just gets on with.
The proxy mode is so clever.
That's a bummer my PC can't run it. But as an alternative, I've been using ShotCut that's FOSS. Could you do a review on it? I think it will help others struggling to find a FOSS and lightweight video editor. As always, awesome video, Chris 👍
Thanks for this. I have covered Shotcut in the past -- most recently in this free video editor overview: ruclips.net/video/GmHAiUcAPwk/видео.html
@@ExplainingComputers Awesome. Thanks, Chris 👍
If you have some free time, that I know is scarce, could you do an update on that video? Because the software was much updated and there were some errors that don't occur anymore. I think it's worth a video. Have a great one, Chris 🙂
Been using davinci resolve for a few months now, it's pretty good for free
Great dive into 18 and thinks specifically for the proxy workflow discussion! And, it works very wonderfully under Linux! I purchased the Speed Editor a while back and got the Studio Version included. So, $295 for the speed editor and Studio for free giving me all of the features (including some more advanced Fusion features).
Great Video! I have a project I have been putting off for a while. I think I will give it a try and see how it goes. Thanks
It is indeed a nice product if you have the hardware power required. It would be interesting to someday do a follow up about software that can be used on lower end hardware such as Shotcut and others.
Thanks for this. :) I have several videos covering range of free video editor options -- most recently: ruclips.net/video/GmHAiUcAPwk/видео.html But it may be time for another update! :)
I have used Davinci Resolve 17 for videos on my other channel and for some fun memes to share with my friends. It is a great piece of software and the full version being a one time purchase is amazing. Not many of those around, and I will cherish those who get it done right the first time by going this way instead of a perpetual cost. Plus there are some deals on it where you get a piece of Davinci hardware for the price of the software and get it basically for free. Best deal that I have seen and so worth it for the common hobbyist.
Good review as well with good feature overview.
Would love to learn to use DaVinci Resolve 18 as it run on all the OS's I would possibly use. Today I am using a M1 MacBook Air with 16GB shared memory with 2TB SSD storage.
DaVinci Resolve 18 should run on your M1 MacBook.
Chris, thanks for this video! I've been hoping for footage of a solid, free video editor so I can start doing some RUclips videos, too.
Good luck with your videos.
Thank you, @@ExplainingComputers ! You have set a high bar. :)
This is a great editor, the only thing I really don't like is the unnecessary complicated way they store project files.
Totally agreed. The database thing is a pain! :)
High-end (and free) software with ducks: my definition of a Sunday do-gooder! Thank you very much!
:)
Olive Video Editor (Release build 0.1.0 appimage) with the Community Effects Pack are my weapons of choice... ^^
The olive editor looked very promising but development seems to have stopped shortly after the first release.
Looking forward to the Linux resolve review
Thanks, needed this a lot now that Hitfilm basically went the way of Adobe. HF Express is giving me so many issues with composite shots now, and new Hitfilm is basically subscription based now. Guess tech companies sadly didn't see your rants about annoying computing things, right?
Indeed. I see that "perpetual plans" pricing is still available in very small print. But the direction of travel is sadly obvious.
I look forward to seeing your video on installing it on linux.
I am hoping that it will not be too much of a challenge. Some positive comments below.
@CK Gaming Channel Certainly not building DaVinci Resolve from source -- it is not FOSS. :) I plan to show installation/use in CentOS (which is what is officially supported), and then the work-arounds to install and use in other distros.
Good info and job. As I am a photographer and not a videographer this was enlightening indeed. Thanks!
Thank you for all the knowledge you're sharing with the viewers.
Thanks for this Chris, I've been using Resolve 17 and hesitant to do the upgrade to 18 in case they made big changes, but it looks like the basics that I use are all the same.
Great video! Looking forward to the Resolve in Linux sequel. My PC is still on Win7, but gradually learning my way towards software that runs in Linux distros.
This is funny. I used davinci for 1st time in over a year and the next day you release this video. Crazy coincidence. I used my wife's Dell xps 17 with a 2060RTX and 64 GB of memory. And I was surprised how fast it edited the file. A two hour video.
davinci resolve studio is not expensive and multisystem powerfull video editor. Im using it on arch linux and i love it :* all videos on my channel are maded in dr studio :D
I have no idea why people still pay for Premiere when Resolve is available for free with most features or for a reasonable price for the full fledged version. Inertia, I guess? Great video as always :)
I think that inertia has a lot to do with it.
Great! It would be also great to hear your thoughts on using this on Mint, since this type of software is one of the few keeping people on Windows.
Agreed! :) I will be attempting a Linux Mint installation in my follow-up video.
@@ExplainingComputers Mint installs and works well, but suffers from the limited and outdated Ubuntu repository, ie old versions and lacklustre choices.
Multicore support is lacking on a lot of Mint installed software. very sad to see 31 cores idling and one glowing red hot. (dual E5-2690 32GB)
Things that worked on 19 broke on 20. frustrating.
Great video Chris! I quite like Da Vinci Resolve myself, however, I also love another more basic and easier free and open source video editor, by the name of Shotcut. I think it would also be a great program for you to check out in the future. Also, how powerful of a computer do you need to run Da Vinci Resolve? My main machine has an old Quadro 400 graphics card, which I will upgrade in the near future to something a bit better.
The "guide" specs are 16GB RAM, 2GB+ GPU RAM.
I like Shotcut, it is a lot lighter than DaVinci especially when the editing only involves stitching together some small clips
I totally agree! I use Shotcut as my main editor to edit my videos for RUclips. It is really good, despite the lack of functions.
Shotcut is an editor designed for hobbyists, while Resolve (even the free version) is designed for professional uses. Comparing Shotcut to Resolve is like comparing Notepad to MS Word or WordPerfect. They aren't even in the same league.
You are right there. But I still prefer Shotcut over Da Vinci resolve
I like blender's video editor. If you're not used to the software it might be tricky though.
Blender is a great package, with the video editor a useful edition, epspecially for compositing. But the functionality and interface mean it is not a good alternative to a video editor like DaVinci Resolve! )
@@ExplainingComputers Hmm. I didn't see anything in your summary that you can't do in blender (other than audio where you need audacity). Don't get me wrong, DV looks like a very nice software package but blender can do every sort of transition and effect you can dream of. And yeah, the compositing is bleeding edge. And you have motion tracking and all sorts. Steeper learning curve is the main drawback imho.
Blender is also much easier to install on Linux, as it can be found natively in most Linux distro's software packages! It is also Open Source, which means it is not created by a greedy corporation answering to a board of directors who could shut down the free version, the cloud storage servers, or switch it to monthly subscriptions any time they choose. Open Source also means that if you don't like the layout of Blender, or the complexity, you can learn how to program and fix it yourself! Though there is a bit of a learning curve with that as well.
I've been considering getting into video and video editing but the editors I'm messed with are a bit confusing.
I learned a ton of stuff just watching this, especially the fades.
Maybe more on video creation and editing someday?
Great video, thanks for making this 😀
Thanks for this. Checkout some of my other DaVinci Resolve videos -- I've a playlist here: ruclips.net/video/XyzO2MTKwY0/видео.html The one on greenscreen is a tutorial, as as I think the FAQ one. :)
Not to take anything away from Christopher, Explaining Computers is where I come to see new tech, and learn about old tech. I don’t come here for tutorials. If you want to really learn DaVinci Resolve, check out these channels:
- Billy Rybka: fantastic general DR videos that hit all the pieces and parts of the program
- Casey Faris: deep into Fusion with overall tie in to all of the program
- Jason Yadlovski: deep into Fairlight with overall tie in to the rest of the program
- JayAreTV: general use of DR (I’m not overly impressed with this channel, the videos are hit or miss)
- *MrAlexTech* superb videos covering all,parts of DR, but with a focus on the ingenious things one can do on the Edit tab. He does a lot of short videos that drill into a specific feature or setting, or a specific task.
All of these upload frequently (except maybe Jay) and their channel has extensive playlist. I’m by no means a professional editor, but I’ve learn a massive amount from these channels.
Again, not to take away from Explaining Computers, but this channel is not dedicated to just video editing tutorials using DaVinci Resolve.
@@Rood67 Thanks for taking the time to provide such an extensive list, I will definitely check them out.
I understand your reasons for following this channel but my reasons are different are those and more.
Software is part of the computing experience, hardware won't do a lot without it, so from my point of view a tutorial on the use of any software, including the OS reviews Chris does, is well within the scope of a channel titled "Explaining Computers".
Hardware reviews are also within scope so there should be something for everyone.
I'm a computer engineer by profession, I like to learn as much as i can about all aspects of technology and tutorials are a very efficient way to learn when you have limited time so I find this channel very useful and informative.
Again, thank you for providing the other channels though, I will check them out. :)
@@ExplainingComputers Thanks Chris, for some stupid reason RUclips didn't notify me of your reply so just seeing this now :/
@@ravenmadd1343 I agree and sadly did not explain myself as well as I should have. Christopher does an excellent job on his software and OS reviews in addition to showing off the latest hardware, or going back to explain hardware and how we got to where we are today. You hit it, hardware without software is just a paperweight.
I was just pointing out, that this channel is not dedicated to just one thing; which is what makes this one of the few great channels. If I waited on Billy Rybka to go over using DR on a new computer, I’d be waiting a long time. Likewise if I wait on Christopher to get to what one specific option setting in DR is for, I could be buried first.
Looks great, I use Videostudio a simple editor that works for all my media work, there is still a lot I don't know about it but always learning. DaVinci R looks to be better with a more in depth interface and work flow. Regards Tony from Australia
Always enjoy your choice of software
Free'ish, some features are locked behind a license. That certainly is not a complaint, I think that the price is reasonable. Opposite to Adobe DaVinci Resolve charges you 1 time only and you keep getting all the features and the latest update.
Great video Chris,
I been planning to Get New Video editor. Thanks for this one
I love Davinci for windows....Been using it for years. Since switching over to a full time linux distro (fedora 38) a few weeks ago I can only conclude that Davinci free for linux is a whole different beast... I'm now looking for an alternative editor. Davinci's export options are non existent, problems installing which can be 'easily' overcome.. But it is things like that that makes me wonder if Davinci cares at all about the linux community. I'd say.. they don't. I have zero incentive to even consider getting a studio version for linux because they would probably not care about that one either.
I'm pretty much Linux only for over 20 years. Just getting into video editing. I guess I'll have to use Windows on a dual boot set up when I finish getting parts for new computer. Hope they get the Linux version caught up soon. Over 4% desktops are Linux now... ... Cheers
Looking forward to seeing the Linux version. I use Windows on my work supplied laptop, so I'll probably use that to do some internal how-to videos, but my OS of choice is Linux. Most likely I'll be setting up a Mint or Fedora soon. Thanks for the information!
I agree DaVinci resolve is the best. There is a lot Hit film express that very good Aswell no water mark or trials things like that. Great video Chris
Thanks for this. I particularly like the layer-based compositor in HitFilm. :)
Nicely demonstrated.
Which software could you recommend for very basic editing 1080p video with a few nice effects for use on a modest 8gb Ram Laptop Circa 2020 i5 CPU with Intel UHD graphics? Cheers ✌️
Thanks for this -- and see here: ruclips.net/video/GmHAiUcAPwk/видео.html
@@ExplainingComputers Thanks 👍
For me, I have problems with bright screens, but I still need to see the material I am working on -- and -- seeing how the layout for DaVinci Resolve 18 is already darkened, that is enboldening, for me. However, when I did try out DaVinci on my main computer (this one: ASUS ROG Strix), it was a bit too dark to see -- with my current gamma adjustment settings on the Nvidia driver -- but on Sony Vegas Pro 14, because of the grey-ish background, I can still see and not get a piercing headache (simultaneously). Anyhow, long comment made short, is there an alternative schematic -- for -- DaVinci's appearance or not?
I've never found a way to edit the UI in DaVinci Resolve.
@@ExplainingComputers Unfortunate! But I appreciate your response and honesty. I believe I can get through it and find a "happy medium" to resolve this, though, if I am to make the switch!
great happy to find a free render program
Nice!! cant wait for the video about installing it in Linux (as a linux user)