DaVinci Resolve iPad Pro Workflow: How To Edit Reels While Travelling

[@ajayg3321]

I just bought IPad Pro 13 inch M4 Trying to learn DaVinci and brother this video helped me a lot I zoomed in to watch the video so no issues with this video , it’s great!

[@SamMagee]

Nice video, thank you, I feel like the iPad could have been larger in the video to make it easier to see, only took up about 1/9 of the screen. I managed to zoom in so I could keep up with what you were saying. Thanks for taking the time to teach.

[@bogdanrc]

Absolutely... it makes little sense to show a whole process on iPad, and the iPad to be less than 10% of the view screen

[@airbazoo]

appreciate the feedback and will definitely address this in the next iPad video :)

[@SamMagee]

@@airbazoo thanks and keep up the good work. I'm new to the channel and learning a lot. I know it's a lot of work to make the content and we all really appreciate it.

[@alomarpagtalunan]

I've been trying to get a more practical use out of my new iPad lately, and this really helped steer me in a great direction! I've been getting into DaVinci for color grading so this would be cool to do if I'm out and about doing some filming and then head to a café to do some color grading before heading home. I didn't even know there's a finder system on the iPad either, super neat! Time to get a portable SSD 😂

[@airbazoo]

Love to hear that

[@guitardude32787]

just got a m2 ipad for xmas and been doing this as well. my biggest issue has been exporting, constant fails and then a random win. Also running into issues where my grades are not coming through correctly. I know some updates will take care of this and become a workhorse.

[@darriushodges2315]

Amazing video very informative. Thanks

[@rexwine]

I was looking at you DaVinci video, but also might mention, there are backpack frontpack combos, to create balance.

[@beyootv1333]

The only downside is that we can realy see what you are doing because your to far from your screen maybe for the next video you could switch over the screen recording at some point so that on my phone I could see (ill be watching it again on my laptop 💻👍 and give you an extra view 😆 and a 3rd one once I need to color grade on DaVinci next time

[@airbazoo]

Haha appreciate that and thank you for the feedback! I did consider that but figured it would be okay since it was 4k - next time I'll include the screen recording :)

[@CINEMAWORX]

Yea.. I was trying to see how he color grades.. but I couldn’t see a thing..😅

[@rowbyrowby]

I’ve subscribed and am looking forward to your future DaVinci tutorials. And yes, please do a screen recording. That would make it perfect. …Rowby,

[@martinwoodfilms]

I can see why the pen may help as a iPad tutorial however it could definitely be zoomed in with the lens so we have more screen and less table

[@AtortAerials]

Good to know I’m doing a video now and was wondering if I should do a screen recording or not too….I will!

[@gamerprogamerpro2460]

You can actually use all parts of davinci (fusion fairlight etc.) You just need to connect a keybord, press option+cmd+k, them head over to workspace on the right side of the menu that should have shown up. Click on show pages and them just ad shortcuts for all pages. If you press them after the page will appear.

[@karanshetty2530]

I am truly intrigued by this workflow but one thing I am skeptical about is power How is one supposed to charge the unit while working from an external drive as you are right now.

[@kaithefilmgeek]

You should work in DaVinci WG/Intermediate for your timeline colour space not Rec 709 as this provides a wider gamut to work in, before converting to Rec 709 if outputting for social media. Not my advice but seen it from a few colourists on YT. ;)

[@jakelarntz]

Turbo fun fact, ALL pages are available in the ipad version of Davinci. Just gotta do some searching, and its easier with a keyboard. Once I saw that the edit page was an option I was pretty much completely sold on the ipad pro.

[@jaredmeche6325]

I love my ipad pro 12.9" w/ M2. Unfortunately, apps like Lightroom and Photoshop are fairly watered down from the desktop version. They're slowly adding desktop features, so we'll eventually get there. Something about editing on ipad with Apple Pencil that makes it a little more fun. As for iPad version of FCP... I keep wanting it to be good, but it's too far behind the competition. At this point, just gonna do the paid version of the davinci resolve ipad app. Apparently you can unlock more features through hotkeys on your magic keyboard.

[@airbazoo]

Just like the desktop version there is a free and premium version of DaVinci - since I use my iPad to edit only while travelling the free version of DaVinci works fine for me as I edit on FCPX when at home! Stay tuned for my photoshop workflow :)

[@jaredmeche6325]

@@airbazoo Yeah, photoshop for ipad recently added some good stuff. Something to note on the iPad Pro(M2) is that you need to upgrade to the 1TB or 2TB model to get the 16GB RAM. 128gb - 512gb is 8GB RAM. I'm on the 128gb / 8GB RAM model, and it works fine, but I will 100% opt for the 1TB next time I buy one. I'd also like to point out the free version of iPad Davinci Resolve can do 10-bit 4.2.2 footage. I own studio on my desktop, but the free desktop version only covers up to 10-bit 4.2.0. Not sure if that was oversight.

[@beyootv1333]

Very well explained workflow ! I realy apreciate that thank you 🙏 Im on a macbook pro 16 and thinking of upgrading… im using fcpx and thinking of using DaVinci now because of your well explanation on how to use DaVinci on color grading process And probably some ai adobe stuff Do you think I should go for a m3 macbook pro 14inch Or the ipad m2 is way enough to do raw footage (dji mini 3 pro and sony fx3) do you think I will save a lot of weight on my back using a m2 what is your true recommendation?

[@airbazoo]

if you need a dedicated machine I would say stick with the M3 Macbook Pro - the iPad is really more of a trave editor imo :)

[@BUCCAT]

Great video. Looking forward to using Da Vinci. Btw, did you opt for the 1TB spec with 16gb ram?

[@wearetrackclub]

Nice tutorial! Really clearly explained.🔥👌

[@airbazoo]

Glad it helped! :)

[@Photoshop.Expertise]

Excellent video but it'll be much much better if you do a close up just to get the Ipad and the Apple pen I was watching your video on my phone and I had to stop it and look for another video, remember people don't need to see your nice desk and the other accessories

[@cornlourd]

Zoomed out for aesthetic 🥱

[@lexa_power]

Agreed

[@TrentonJPurcell]

Awesome video. I just picked up an iPad Pro for video/photo work so I’m pumped to see a professional like yourself using that setup. Much love

[@airbazoo]

Appreciate that comment 🫶🏽

[@3style.4life]

Looks good, thanks for sharing 🤙🏻

[@FrancisJMotionDesigner]

Bro, whats that table wood type/ made of? in the top down shot. Look so neat!

[@huggeebear]

Luma Fusion, or FCP X on iPad are both viable options too. Give 'em a try, they are more fully featured than Resolve on iPad

[@rowbyrowby]

The problem with Final Cut Pro for the iPad is you can not seamlessly use an external Solid State drive. With DaVinci you can plug in an SSD and nothing touches your iPad storage. I have a 4 Terabyte external SSD -and DaVinci is doing all the work on my SSD. Even better, I subscribed to DaVinci Cloud which lets me edit the same project on my desktop and my iPad. The media is still kept on the SSD card so I just plug the SSD into my desktop and can work on the same project with both the iPad and Desktop. And with DaVinci cloud you can have multiple people work on the same project as long as they have copies of your media files. Before I tried DaVinci I tried out LumaFusion. LumaFusion can work with an external SSD drive. However LumaFusion has a miserable keyframes system. It is really awful for key framing. When I did a Google search I found that many people who use LumaFusion were complaining about its primitive keyframe system. LumaFusion’s cheerful support would answer those complaints by saying they are “working on it”. However, I could see they were were saying that they were “working on it” for at least 2 years. So I was thrilled when I checked out DaVinci. It has integrated SSD support and great key framing and many many more features. You can use the free version or the Studio Version. I’m using the Studio version and love it. For basic editing you can use DaVinci’s basic editing features or jump into its advanced features. Also I am using Apple’s Magic Keyboard. I power my iPad by plugging the USB cable into the keyboard - which keeps my iPad fully charged.. And I plug my SSD into my iPad’s power USB port. I’ve been involved in video editing for decades, starting when network TV shows were recorded on 2 inch video tape and for some shows the tape was physically spliced under a microscope with razor blades. On one hour length TV comedy series we had over 200 edits. All had to be done with the razor blade method. So DaVinci is a creative miracle for me, …Rowby.

[@AbyssusFTW]

Dude is so funny, all the time i was thinking, that place looks familiar. And i realize thats ICA, im from peru so i nice to see parts of my country on creators videos

[@rajithkumar3092]

lovely video!

[@santosfabio98]

nice video! but you should try and film it closer to the iPad screen

[@playnatethegreat]

nice. where is that? where did you film the example? how do you bring the footage from your drone to the harddrive?

[@lexa_power]

Would be a good video if it was zoomed in on the ipad. Please remake with the ipad being full screen, thanks ❤

[@Garthgoyle]

Damn. Can I do all that on an iPad Air M2? The pro is really out of range for my budget in Asia.

[@airbazoo]

Definitely can, I’m editing a complex codec that most people will not be. The M chips are powerful.

[@francescocambria2891]

@@airbazoodoing the same but my battery drop very quickly and the iPad become hot . Not crazy hot but you can feel it. I’m not sure if the Pro is different in terms of energy management but I heard also the pro doesn’t last long with app like this. Which is your experience ?

[@nevrlow]

@@francescocambria2891yeah. Apple gives us the power to do amazing things but their heat management for their iPads & iPhones are garbage.

[@sumitsehrawat18]

How did you copy your drone footage to your SSD? When you travel with only iPad

[@Auserieux]

Your timeline is in 30 fps, what were the settings you used to shoot in? Also 30 or 24?

[@johnpauldike3542]

if i have many files, how do i copy the set of nodes and paste it onto the other ones?

[@KandidVision]

Going to try this, except on my Samsung, hopefully it can handle editing 🤣😅

[@nasergh9354]

Is this app performance like on mac or in ipad is so weak and have lag on long videos? What about Other video editing apps on ipad pro? Can they edit long videos on ipad pro? Is it worth to buy 16 gb ram new ipad pro for editing heavy long videos or 8 is enough or totally mac is better by far on editing 4k60 long 2 hour videos or new ipad pro can do it too with 8 gb ram without any lag?

[@SC-se4mi]

Is it possible to export in mp4?

[@HoytFergus]

Sorry, what size is that ipad your using? THanks

[@RealEstateRiderRER]

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[@xaibron]

What's the longest and most heavy video you edited on DaVinci on the ipad? Couse im scared that a 10 min video 4k could be too much for an m2 ipad pro, am i rigth or someone had different opinion? Just curious

[@foobaryorozuya4397]

does the iPad version have the audio transcribe features?

[@CINEMAWORX]

Question,, how do you have the 2 screens up there in edit mode like the version on laptop, the left screen is you videos your are doing the in and out cuts on, after you drag to the timeline?

[@danielchamorro76]

This little dot in the center is an ipad?

[@Savarin-Plays]

Hi, can apple pencil scratch your screen with a protecter?

[@tanner.quintero]

Want to ask you something, how much ram do you recommend on the iPad Pro M2 for 4k 10bit

[@WilStudio]

Hello friend. I installed DaVInci Resolve 18 on my iPad Pro 12.9 but, in the COLOR tab, when I click on EFFECTS (FX), the LIBRARY with the effects does not open. Do you know what it could be? Thanks!

[@trislanderadventures7831]

Love this but having to squint to see what you're doing!

[@davidstoeckl86]

I have an iPad air to cut short reels. I have massive problems with the Files app. I imported an existing project on the iPad, the files are on an external SSD (Samsung T7). After linking, the clips are correctly shown in the timeline. As soon as I press play, the Files app crashes, the SSD is no longer readable and the iPad has to be restarted. Have you ever had a similar problem?

[@sugriv3405]

My question is that, Do we ipad users disconnect that ssd direct or what? if there is any option available like an android phone to turn off that ssd plbefore unplug?

[@rajithkumar3092]

please post more davinci on Ipad

[@RAForest]

What would be your workflow for editing clips from your camera if you couldn’t transfer to an SSD first? Use an SD adapter and transfer to files?

[@onesupersane]

nice video mate, could’ve been better with multiple videos shots

[@The_Kitty_Games]

Loved how he blurred his feet 💀

[@Stoically.]

What in the deserted place is this ?

[@sugriv3405]

This vdo need 80" T.V 🙏

[@ParthiNiluVlogs]

Not able to view . So much zoomed out. Keep the iPad closer to the camera.

[@berndkiltz]

You are showing stuff on the ipad and it fills about 20% of the screen. Ever heard of zoom or screen recording?

[@HurdnelsenAugustin]

See nothing

[@FXPearStudio]

I wish the ipad screen was about 90% of the view, not 20% :( Hard to see although good content.

[@34OLD]

Why you blurring your feet

[@davebassP5]

Why can’t we see what you are doing? What’s with all that wasted space?

[@JohnnyMcMillan]

Yikes can’t see the iPad from that view!!!

[@annakquinn7084]

We need the camera a little far away, you are too close.

[@TheThaiLife]

The iPad versions are so nerfed for production work. My iPad M1 Pro 12.9 has been relegated to an entertainment device and a 2nd monitor next to the Macbook Pro I am actually working on. The Apps, even Adobe are so out of date and devoid of features. Did DaVinci even add the Edit tab yet, without hacking the options? How big is the memory on your iPad that you can import all the FPV drone video and edit? You can't even edit straight from your SSD on an iPad. Then, managing the files that are now duplicated and have different versions on your SSD and iPad. Yuck. Plus, if your iPad storage is enough to really go on a vacation duration shoot, what you spent on that could have bought a much better machine. My 16" M2 Macbook Pro Max is 1.5 lbs more than the iPad with keyboard. The iPad is SO heavy but I will admit, the screen is the best of any device out there, period.

[@giancarlocipolla4254]

I don’t know what version you are using, but I’m editing on my 11inch IPad Pro M2 (8gb) straight from my Samsung T7 SSD. Footage from my Sony A6700, 4k 10bit 4:2:2 looks great. Only issue so far is that the frame drop on preview screen, but I discovered that the software can make proxy’s straight on ipad, it solved the frame drop problems. In general, Adobe is the one that is not doing their job, Photoshop for Ipad is terrible to use, Lightroom lacks features from desktop version…My main computer is a Mac Mini M1, but for sure my Ipad have been a hell of a addition to my professional setup.

[@TheThaiLife]

It's not that it doesn't look good, it just lacks extreme functionality. You aren't understanding my comment. You are NOT editing from your Samsung T7. You are IMPORTING into your device from the T7. Huge difference is that no matter what size iPad you have, it isn't enough for descent sized projects as far as internal memory. Not just that but the features are stripped. What you call professional and what others call professional is not necessarily the same. @@giancarlocipolla4254

[@short-lived9671]

Could you zoom in next time? Seriously, the subject is too far away to see the details.

[@hanniballecter4454]

this vid already lost me, people doing way too many things half way.

[@robertw1871]

Please ditch the background musics, it’s incredibly distracting….

[@Iskulaatikko]

Or at least lower it like 90%

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Forget the Apple keyboard it’s total trash . Get the Logitech version 101/0