Switching from Avid Media Composer to DaVinci Resolve: Part 1 – Project Settings

February 15, 2025

Land the switch from Avid Media Composer to DaVinci Resolve by understanding how key project settings relate to each other.

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Land the leap from Media Composer to DaVinci Resolve with the right project settings

This Insight is the first in a new series designed to help experienced Avid Media Composer users working in Picture Finishing transition smoothly to working in DaVinci Resolve.

While this Insight will build on your existing expertise, it also highlights key differences between the Project Settings of the two applications, including how to set up independent timeline settings in DaVinci Resolve.

Subtle differences matter

Sometimes, it’s the little things that can trip you up most, and while there are a lot of commonalities between the two applications, there are some subtle differences to be aware of.

Two small examples:

  • Media Composer media and cache are generally stored at the root level.
  • Resolve’s ‘working folders’ file paths are where this media is stored.
  • Resolve’s timeline and project framerates are locked only once media hits a timeline.

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Zeb Chadfield
Insight # ML 1371
Type Video
Duration 21:23
Skill Level Intermediate
Skills DaVinci Resolve Non-Linear Editors
Categories Avid Media Composer Color Management Editing Finishing Proxy Workflow Resolve Color Management
Series From Avid to Resolve

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