DaVinci Resolve Lite 12 Limitations

BlackMagic Design released a new version of its video editing software with 80 new features.

It brings it closer to the likes of Adobe Premiere Pro and the looks of Apple Final Cut Pro.

Underneath the UI, it is actually an advanced colour correction system.

The full version costs $997 and there is a free version.

So what are the limitations of the free "Lite" version.

The DaVinci Resolve Lite does not include:

• Real time noise reduction with window and grade qualification using CUDA and OpenCL GPUs.
• Real time concurrent left and right eye Stereoscopic 3D grading.
• Real time and interactive Stereoscopic 3D convergence adjustments.
• Unlimited noise reduction node position using CUDA and OpenGL GPUs.
• Automatic Stereoscopic 3D image alignment.
• Automatic Stereoscopic 3D color matching.
• Stereoscopic side-by-side, checkerboard and anaglyth difference display.
• Individual DaVinci Resolve control panel controls for all parameters.
• Noise Reduction and Motion Blur Effects.
• Stereoscopic 3D Grading.
• Stereoscopic 3D Image Alignment.
• Stereoscopic 3D Monitoring.
• Stereoscopic 3D Workflow.
• Individual DaVinci Resolve Control Surface controls for all parameters.
• Real Time Timeline Power Mastering.
• Supports stereoscopic 3D sizing metadata.
• Supports SDL, stereoscopic decision list.
• Scalable Linux computer systems using Infiniband.
• 4K-DCI 4096x2160 - 8 and 10 bit YUV or RGB video monitoring.
• Collaborative Team Work.
• Database Server Option to share database with multiple Resolves.
• Read and write project files to the external database server for concurrent project use.
• Remote Grading.
• Supports SGI CXFS file system.
• Stereo mesh or each eye render selections.
• Stereoscopic 3D image capture and playout.
• DaVinci Resolve Control Surface.

Looking at the list, it seems we do not need these features in basic video editing.
So it is worth checking out the free download of DaVinci Resolve Lite.

Adrian Lee
VideoLane.com