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Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve - V.8 Software

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Product Highlights

  • Color Correction Solution for Mac OS
  • Third-party Control Panel Compatibility
  • CUDA Capable GPU Card Compatibility
  • Full Copy - No Features Disabled
  • Suitable for SD/HD Corrections
  • Supports Video I/O Devices
  • 32-bit Float YRGB Processing

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A panel interface and at least one extra graphics card are required to operate this software. Be sure to purchase a panel interface as well a compatible graphics card.

The Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve - V.8 Software offers a high-end color correction solution for Mac OS X and is compatible with third-party control panels such as the Tangent Wave. Compatible with a CUDA capable GPU card, the full-version software does not have any feature disabled. You can add supported third-party control surfaces and video I/O devices to provide you with a completely integrated color correction solution.

The software features 32-bit float YRGB processing for all effects, power windows, tracking, primaries / secondaries, and a 3D object tracker and is suited for SD/HD corrections.

Note! This software is formatted for MAC but can be used for Windows by downloading a patch from the below website.

http://blackmagic-design.com/support/detail/?os=win&sid=3948&pid=4448&leg=false

  • High-performance color correction solution for Mac OS X
  • Compatible with third-party control panels such as the Tangent Wave
  • Compatible with CUDA capable GPU card
  • Suitable for high-performance GPUs
  • Supports third-party control surfaces and video I/O devices
  • 32-bit float YRGB processing for all effects, power windows, tracking, primaries / secondaries, and 3D object tracker
  • For SD/HD corrections
System Requirements Click here for DaVinci Resolve configuration guide

Building a Resolve Mac Pro

Apple Mac Pro:
  • Early 2009, Two 2.26GHz Quad Core
    or
  • Early 2009, Two 2.66GHz Quad Core
    or
  • Early 2009, Two 2.93GHz Quad Core

    Mid 2010 models were uncertified at time of writing but should provide better performance

  • Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6.4
  • Optical Drive: 1 x SuperDrive
  • RAM: 6, 12 or 24 GB for memory optimization (not 8, 16 or 32 GB)

    Graphics Processor for GUI:
  • 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 video card

    Graphics Processor for GPU:
  • 1 x NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 for Mac video card
    or
  • 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 PCIe video card

    Grading Control Panel:
  • 1 x DaVinci Resolve Control Surface
    or
  • 1 x Tangent Devices WAVE

    Storage Options - External:
  • 1 x CalDigit HDPro2 (8 bay disk array)
    or
  • 1 x Apple Dual-Channel 4GB Fibre Channel PCIe card, plus
    1 x Rorke Data Galaxy Aurora (24 bay disk array)

    Storage Options - SAN Connection:
  • 1 x Apple Xsan software, plus
    1 x Apple Dual-Channel 4GB Fiber Channel PCIe card

    Storage Options - Internal:
  • 5 x 7200rpm SATA hard disks, plus
    1 x OWC Multi-Mount 3.5" to 5.25" bracket set
    or
  • 1 x Apple Mac Pro RAID card, plus
    5 x 7200rpm SATA hard disks, plus
    1 x OWC Multi-Mount 3.5" to 5.25" bracket set
    or
  • 1 x Apple Mac Pro RAID card, plus
    4 x 15000rpm SAS hard disks for the RAID, plus
    1 x OWC Multi-Mount 3.5" to 5.25" bracket set, plus
    1 x 7200rpm SATA hard disk for the operating system

    GUI Monitor:
  • 1 x Apple LED Cinema Display 24
    or
    Any monitor meeting the following criteria:
  • DVI-D or Mini DisplayPort input
  • IPS or TFT LCD flat panel with black bezel
  • 1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio or better
  • 8ms response time or better
  • 16 million colors or better

    Capture Card:
  • 1 x DeckLink HD Extreme 3D
    or
  • 1 x DeckLink HD Extreme 3

    Optional Codec Support:
  • DaVinci Resolve DNxHD Update software for working with Avid DNxHD MXF files

  • Apple Final Cut Studio software for working with Apple ProRes QuickTime files

  • RED Rocket PCIe hardware card for accelerated processing of RED r3d files

    Building a Resolve MacBook Pro

    Apple MacBook Pro:
  • 17-inch, Mid 2009, 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo
    or
  • 17-inch, Mid 2009, 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo or

    17-inch, Mid 2010, 2.53GHz Intel Core i5

    The 17-inch, Mid 2010, 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 model of the MacBook Pro was uncertified at time of writing but should provide better performance

    Operating System:
  • Mac OS X 10.6.4
  • RAM: 4 or 8 GB

    Storage Options - Internal:
  • 1 x 5400rpm SATA hard disk
    or
  • 1 x 7200rpm SATA hard disk

    Optional Codec Support:
  • DaVinci Resolve DNxHD Update software for working with Avid DNxHD MXF files

  • Apple Final Cut Studio software for working with Apple ProRes QuickTime files
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software
     
    4.9

    (based on 7 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (6)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Professional quality (7)
    • Easy to use (3)
    • Improves performance (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Complex projects (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Professional artist (4), Business owner (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)

      REVIEWS

      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      5.0

      Awesome

      By caryl

      from salt lake city, UT

      About Me Professional Artist

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Professional Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

          Is the best Color grading software in the world

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          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Resolve is a must

          By jcodyb

          from Burbank, CA

          About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Highly Compatible
          • Professional Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Complex Projects
            • Independent Films
            • In The Studio

            Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

            I'm not really going to go in-depth reviewing the software as I don't think that it's necessary. DaVinci has been the leader in color correction for a long time and Resolve is the go-to color corrector for many big-budget productions. If you are new to color correction then I suggest to give Resolve a try. If you're a professional colorist then you're probably already using it. [...]. Pretty good deal-

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            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            THE Color Grading Tool!

            By Julian

            from Dallas, TX

            About Me Digital Cinematography, Editor, Video producer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • 3D Multi-point Tracker
            • Improves Performance
            • Professional Quality
            • Real Time

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Color Grading
            • Complex Projects
            • Independent Films

            Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

            Powerful! That's the first thing that comes to mind. Powerful. Yet, still relatively simple to use. I'm coming form an Apple Color world and just by knowing that, I can get around and do about 80% of the stuff that Resolve is capable of.

            Real time! That's the next thing that I think of too. It's so refreshing to see all my color grades playback in real time that I'm still amazed every time I hit play. No wonder they call the company Blackmagic...because there is some type of voodoo going on and I like it!

            The tracker for power windows is also one of those tools that I don't remember how I lived without it.

            If you're serious about making your footage/project look the best that it can, buy Resolve.

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            4.0

            Great replacement for Apple Color

            By Catseye

            from New England

            About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Improves Performance
            • Professional Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

                This product seems to be pretty mature in most respects. Lots of control. A natural upgrade from Apple Color. Tracking is nothing short of amazing. Only downside is the XML exchange. It's good, but not perfect. Just test your workflow at the beginning, not the end of your project. Still XML does work, it's not perfect. And neither was Color's. I have confidence in Blackmagic to make this even better considering how many legacy FCP and Premiere owners that this software is meant for.

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                5.0

                Amazing!

                By Greydog Creative

                from Atlanta GA

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Highly Compatible
                • Improves Performance
                • Professional Quality

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

                    Moving from Apple Color to Resolve seemed like it might be a challenge, but DaVinci seems to have anticipated this move with version 8. Both are powerful tools (though one is DOA), but Resolve adds so many extra options that it's a dream to work in for both colorist and client.

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                    5.0

                    Really nice software

                    By Alan Asar

                    from Santiago, Chile

                    About Me Professional Artist

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Professional Quality

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Complex Projects

                      Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

                      Highly recomendable

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                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                       
                      5.0

                      Best colour correction software around!

                      By Andy

                      from Norway / Europe

                      About Me Business Owner, Post-production

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Professional Quality

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • In The Studio

                        Comments about Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve - Software:

                        Just awesome! Nothing more to add.

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                        • Price: $109.95
                         

                        This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.

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