Divinci Resolve Lite Now Available FREE ! at DVinfo.net

John Richard · July 26th, 2011, 07:29 AM

Blackmagic's Divinci Resolve Lite color grading software is now available for FREE download from their site.

For those of us looking for a potential replacement for the wonderful Apple killed Color software, Resolve may be a solution.

After downloading and playing with the very brief sample files that come with Resolve as an introduction, I haved the following observations:

1. It is a very deep program for color grading - on the surface it is more difficult than Color, but more powerful with such improvements as a better tracking tool and stabalization.

2. Currently, tutorials and training are very lacking. Hopefully Blackmagic will realize that the fabulous idea of offering a "lite" version to entice people at the perfect timing (Apple foolish End Of Life decision for Color) also needs some solid training to match up. This is a complex program.

3. Many experienced users of both Color and Resolve advise that Resolve is best used with a specialized panel. Whilst Resolve has a VERY expensive dedicated panel, there are far less expensive panels such as Tangent's Wave and Euphonix. Resolve is apparently not as mouse or Wacom pen and tablet friendly as Color. But for me the starting point of trying out the free Resolve seemed to work fairly well with the mouse scroll wheel.

Of course I still prefer Color just because of familiarity vs. entirely new Resolve. As stated before, solid training is needed to ease the transition into Resolve. Right now too much fumbling around on my own with the manual is tuff.

Bart Walczak · July 26th, 2011, 08:21 AM

Does anybody know if it works with XDCAM EX files wrapped in mp4 container?

Erick Munari · July 26th, 2011, 08:44 AM

Can't find a download link anywhere.

Erick Munari · July 26th, 2011, 10:49 AM

I had to write them and BlackMagic promptly replied, here is the link:
Blackmagic Design: Support Detail

John Richard · July 27th, 2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart Walczak

Does anybody know if it works with XDCAM EX files wrapped in mp4 container?

Maybe this link will help:

Blackmagic Design: Support Note

Michael Kraus · July 27th, 2011, 12:30 PM

I noticed they don't have a privacy statement on the page that requires your information before downloading. Does anyone know how Blackmagic Design uses the information? I'd think a phone number would only be relevant if your were making a purchase.

July 26th, 2011, 07:29 AM	#1
John Richard Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Incline Village, Nevada Posts: 604	Divinci Resolve Lite Now Available FREE ! Blackmagic's Divinci Resolve Lite color grading software is now available for FREE download from their site. For those of us looking for a potential replacement for the wonderful Apple killed Color software, Resolve may be a solution. After downloading and playing with the very brief sample files that come with Resolve as an introduction, I haved the following observations: 1. It is a very deep program for color grading - on the surface it is more difficult than Color, but more powerful with such improvements as a better tracking tool and stabalization. 2. Currently, tutorials and training are very lacking. Hopefully Blackmagic will realize that the fabulous idea of offering a "lite" version to entice people at the perfect timing (Apple foolish End Of Life decision for Color) also needs some solid training to match up. This is a complex program. 3. Many experienced users of both Color and Resolve advise that Resolve is best used with a specialized panel. Whilst Resolve has a VERY expensive dedicated panel, there are far less expensive panels such as Tangent's Wave and Euphonix. Resolve is apparently not as mouse or Wacom pen and tablet friendly as Color. But for me the starting point of trying out the free Resolve seemed to work fairly well with the mouse scroll wheel. Of course I still prefer Color just because of familiarity vs. entirely new Resolve. As stated before, solid training is needed to ease the transition into Resolve. Right now too much fumbling around on my own with the manual is tuff.

July 26th, 2011, 08:21 AM	#2
Bart Walczak Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warsaw/Poland Posts: 716	Re: Divinci Resolve Lite Now Available FREE ! Does anybody know if it works with XDCAM EX files wrapped in mp4 container? __________________ Creative Impatience - The Solace of Simple Solutions. A few useful plugins for Adobe users, and my remarks on the tools and the craft in general.

July 26th, 2011, 08:44 AM	#3
Erick Munari Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 161	Re: Divinci Resolve Lite Now Available FREE ! Can't find a download link anywhere.

July 26th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#4
Erick Munari Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 161	Re: Divinci Resolve Lite Now Available FREE ! I had to write them and BlackMagic promptly replied, here is the link: Blackmagic Design: Support Detail

July 27th, 2011, 12:30 PM	#6
Michael Kraus Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 232	Re: Divinci Resolve Lite Now Available FREE ! I noticed they don't have a privacy statement on the page that requires your information before downloading. Does anyone know how Blackmagic Design uses the information? I'd think a phone number would only be relevant if your were making a purchase.