Get DaVinci Resolve Studio for 90% Off (Kinda)

[@JustinDaniels]

The more options, the better. Subscription/rental models are fine, as long as it's not the ONLY option.

[@kukukachu]

With this, I agree.

[@fisi]

Also you should get updates for lifetime if you bought it once!

[@5urg3x]

And as long as they don’t nuke the perpetual licenses and require server activation (and tear down their servers years down the line)

[@FranksReactions]

@@fisi That's nice for users, but might not give enough revenue for the company down the line. That said, Resolve is probably a small part of Blackmagicdesign income, and my guess is they earn more from their hardware. Which is probably a reason they can give away/sell Resolve so cheap.

[@Slydertek]

​​@@FranksReactions You totally understood their business model. And once you get into their ecosystem, the "talking" between the programs and the hardware makes you want to buy more of their gears. That's why they can give it away with those gears, and it's profitable for them I would bet on it. I buy broadcast tool every month or so for my job. Their things do the work, are "cheaper in cost" than others and rarely fail (had only one fail of a switch that was 8 years old, running 24/7, on a not so good electrical current)! That tells it all.

[@thomasmoreau8297]

You know when the CEO said “ you use the free version, but if you become successful and start making money then maybe you might buy a software or a panel” I laughed out loud because that is exactly what I did. Start with a free version, then bought studio (these single best software buy) and today I bought the micro panel.

[@dondouglas]

The same !

[@Ishai1]

I was always going to buy a license, even if at the time the features I'd get with Studio weren't features I needed and the free version was enough, but when they released the Speed Editor and gave it away for free with a license, I pulled the trigger. Eventually I ended up getting a camera as well and the micro panel is definitely in my near future. Making people feel good about supporting your company is great business

[@FabricioZuccherato]

I'm using the Free version for almost two years and I'm about to buy the Studio with the Speed Editor

[@DillyBar_666]

Doesn’t seem that funny

[@thomasmoreau8297]

@@Ishai1 come for the speed editor, stay for the magic mask and the sweet proprietary codecs. Plus everything else!

[@krishchandran4125]

This is interesting. Heartening to see a CEO to care about fluctuating fortunes of individual users. Thanks, Patrick, for making this so clear and comprehensible. You're the best !!

[@Tekkerue]

2:06 "You get punished the more you use the software." I couldn't agree more! That is why I avoid all subscription-only models. However, I have no problem if a company wants to offer subscription as an *_option_* as long as I can still buy and keep my license.

[@5urg3x]

I like how he honestly calls it a “rental license”. You don’t own it, you’re renting it. Seems like an honest dude.

[@dondouglas]

Black Magic Desing is business magic. They understand perfectly the economic weight that means starting to work and making it easy from the first moment. The free software is functional with a relative difference from the paid one. They include licenses with many products that reduce the cost in some way, even if you can get more than one license and sell them that are not used, clean and legal. Updates with the best third-party software included. And all at a ridiculous price compared to other software of this level, like Photoshop. Empathic and human. A real and intelligent attitude.

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

I'm just very grateful for the free version 😊

[@Apple_Ryan]

a rent to own option might be cool

[@Ishai1]

There are several synth plugins that do that and it's great. You can pause your payments and not lose your progress, so you don't lose that investment even if you stop paying for a while. The companies that do that are in the same category as BMD for me. Companies that understand a lot of their customers don't have money to throw around and might turn to other means to get that software and instead they just make it easy for those customers.

[@StephenMann]

Interesting way to test drive Studio. Or, for someone with the free version only to collaborate on a project with someone on Studio. This might be really helpful.

[@PatrickStirling]

Great point on collaboration!

[@neptun3189]

Yo I didn’t even think of that

[@JAmediaUK]

Looks Like a Good Idea. Many freelancers and small production outfits want their own perpetual licence, but larger production companies need variable numbers of editors depending on what they are doing. So it makes sense for them. You may have 1 or two full-time people but expand out to 10 or more for a few months for a project and then back down to 1 or 2.

[@askroller]

Absolutely incredible decision. Because it allows you to test the PC. To see that it is more powerful and can render faster

[@dglthrawn1]

That might be an option for me at some point in the future, to test-drive the studio version, but not right now. Not sure I'd see much difference with the hardware I'm currently using. There are a couple of features that'd be useful every couple of months, but I'll investigate when I've been able to replace my 8-year-old laptop.

[@mediaflmcreation]

I wish they had a pay monthly to own feature even if it costs like $25 more in the end! For starting off people like myself that can't afford it all in one swoop, this would really drive sales in my opinion. Like it's cloud only until you pay it off. Totally down for that

[@jonnywilson6433]

Pay with Paypal credit from a resellers site and you've got your solution.

[@joseantoniocarrera460]

I paid with paypal with interest free in 4 payments.

[@TimelyAdventure]

Like the options but it’s scary to think it could go full subscription at some point and that maybe we’re on some sort of slippery slope. And what if they get bought out or Grant passes the torch. It’s frustrating relying on tools for your art that just can’t be bought anymore, so hope DaVinci keeps non subscription as a core value

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

The thing is it doesn’t need to go down that path if only people didn’t subscribe, imagine if Adobe users said enough and stopped paying into their subscription model, really we can and should vote with our wallet so that sub model dies. I hate it.

[@TimelyAdventure]

@@oo0Spyder0oo agreed. There’s always got to be one software that holds out for that market share. That’s why so many are switching to Resolve.

[@Brantman19]

It’s not a bad way to get users to try more advanced features and then hope they decide to either stay on rental or go on up to full version but I can’t see it being particularly useful in the long run considering the actual product is already pretty low cost at $300. Most would just rather buy the product and get it over with. I understand that Grant is anti-subscription model (and that is why Resolve has such traction and user loyalty now) but in order to keep improving the product by paying employees and generate a profit, they will likely have to go to some subscription model. We just have to hope that they understand that going the Adobe way of $50/month is entirely too expensive and $10/month for personal creators is reasonable. I don’t see this subscription model being a thing in the near term though.

[@TheBartenderAndTheButcher]

This option is perfect! I've been wanting to try out Studio, but I don't know if I'll actually use enough of the Studio only tools to justify buying it, so being able to try it out for as long as I need to is great!

[@Ishai1]

This is one company I trust to keep the regular purchase option around, and most likely the free upgrades with every new major version. When I watched that NAB video I thought it would be nice for people have the free version and just need one studio feature for a project. Not worth investing $300 in but worth the rental. This is especially true for those who are early in their career and will find it hard to invest in a license.

[@CJ-uh8bk]

Blackmagic's model about they only do well if you do well is one of the most pro consumer moves from a major company in the industry, definitely gonna save up for the studio version in the future but for now the free version will do

[@edenlodestone]

I would love a rent-to-own option like a lot of plugins are doing with expensive digital equipment, synthesizers, or VST. I feel like more customers would purchase a rent-own-license with pause or cancel options for if they fall on hard times, then start up when back on their feet. Make the rent-to-own option a little more expensive than the flat-rate price and they would probably be rent/selling a lot more DaVinci Resolve licenses.

[@SeageSpeaks]

This is awesome. I usually am fine with the free version, but theres one person i work with that gives me 10bit files that i cant use on my desktop, so i need to convert it, and thats a whole thing, as you know. So being able to just rent it for the month that im working on the project is perfect. And if i start getting more consistent work with them, then i'll just buy the full thing, but for the time being, this truly is the best bang for my buck, plus i cant afford to drop what is currently $425 CAD. (exchange rate hurtsssss)

[@FranksReactions]

Rent to own would be a nice option. But the free one is really good.

[@salazar84]

The one thing I'm afraid of is how I can get that license over here in Mexico because for the paid license I have to call a building and tell them "Hey I want a license" instead of heading to the official website and buy it myself.

[@34589k]

I bought it from a camera shop in Canada and had them open it and email me the licence key.

[@Timely-ud4rm]

I love that CEO, people might think it's charity but it's not. The CEO wants to provide a product that is good and makes you money which makes them some money back. making it so they have o innovate make better products so people keep buying there stuff. Unlike adobe where you are forced to pay every month with little innovation. I LOVE blackmagic, Im never going to be a huge movie director or youtuber but for the small videos I make here and there Davini resolve is my go to!

[@KlavarRecordings]

Rent to own would have more people but I think. Sometimes it’s easier to pay over time but renting will put people off, owning after a period will always make me buy, I have bought a lot of plugins for music that way.

[@kathennessey]

This is life saving right now!! Thank you!!

[@piranino]

Stupid question maybe, how do you download the studio version without paying first?

[@DrPatrickKingsep]

Thank you Patrick. Your video was very useful in opening our eyes to the options.

[@DTDVIDEOGRAPHY-z5d]

You did not show how to subscribe for the monthly license sir.

[@DJAlaukik]

is this a rent to own ? like splice have ? please reply

[@PatrickStirling]

nope. options are a full one-time purchase or ongoing subscription. this subscription is not meant for the average user, but for large coporations.

[@DJAlaukik]

@@PatrickStirling ok like a production company that create content or edit stuff on daily basis .. understood .. thanks for the fast reply

[@FaithLogic]

Would be good if they give a trial month so you can test and decide if you want it.

[@oqueeutofazendoaqui]

Yeah! Started with free than I bought Studio. Absolutely love it!

[@avm_official]

It would be great if there was a Rent to own option also

[@movelarde7551]

This would be perfect depending on the price to try it out and give it a test run specially when you are not making any money from it yet. Great Video.

[@archibald_haddock]

Would love to see a way of registering my dongle license so that there's a record and back-up with BMD. Then they could issue a soft license if my dongle ever went missing.

[@christianmbabazi9722]

As long as the adventure is all stays free and if you want to pay for the studio version then they will always be a good alternative choice. But once they start doing like subscriptions then they'll be basically The same thing they try to replace and I won't look good on them

[@MTHEGAMER35]

I already have the full version of resolve. I click on this video because I saw 19 and I was like let’s see the feature

[@cliffrichardson]

Yes! Thank you! I'm so tired of the software subscription model. I don't care if I'm a version or two behind. If the software still works on my system, then it still works on my system. I don't want to buy something I don't need. Especially if the new version doesn't work on my current system!

[@barbi111]

I don't mind a subscription IF there is one time fee offered, too!

[@kuunami]

That would be great. Unfortunately, I've never seen both offered with the software I use.

[@barbi111]

@@kuunami I see. Clip Studio paint has similar model. I've bought each new releases1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and it was really cheap, but I don't have to, I could just work with the 1.0 becuase it was really great, too. I'll get every release which are made because of bugs, bit no new features. New features only can be bought if I buy a subscription. But, at changing versions I got all the new features later. I never bought subscription, and still has a ton of feature already exists in the software.

[@JacobCarlson]

This was SO helpful! Thank you very much

[@WKfpv]

I would be happy if they charged me for using the studio features, the same way you get a pop up telling you sorry this is a studio version feature, ask me do you want to use it for $10, I bet they'd make a lot of money this way.

[@RainSoxx]

Now if they also do rent-to-buy, that’d be great

[@hassanbulbul8891]

Thank you . this was very helpful! i was not aware of this!

[@DutchPassport]

That BMD boss looks like a really nice guy how he explained the reason why he dont use a subscription model ! In the long run i think he will be right about his thinking. I will buy the studio version in the near future because of this strategy. In my case its true. And i al so want a bmpcc 6k in the near future to. Without BMD i will never buy a adobe subscription, never !!.

[@adrianrobison]

The fact that they are going for commercial clients means that the death of Avid’s predatory business practices is near and I couldn’t be more happy.

[@Angzarrr]

Rent to own would be nice! (Qlab does this! And even does rentals by the day).

[@TheManInCommand]

I lost my license dongle and DaVinci never responded back to Me after stating they'd help.

[@msddasdjklasjf8627]

Hi, how do you activate subscription? I registered at Blackmagic Cloud and under upgrade section, there is only option to upgrade storage size (500GB for 15$) or add project libraries for 5$? If you maybe know, will upgrading storage be enought to try studio version?

[@therealmichaelphelps]

How much is it per month? You didn’t say how much

[@PatrickStirling]

oh yeah 😅😅 here in the US I'm seeing $30/mo. pulled my 90% stat from that but didn't show my math haha

[@therealmichaelphelps]

@@PatrickStirling lol thanks, well its better to have options than only one option IMO

[@BooLee01]

Quick question for Patrick or anyone else who may know. What if I have the free version on my computer but buy the license for my iPad, then I use licensed features on my iPad, such as film grain, halation, noise removal, and motion blur on my iPad. If I move the project to my PC (free version), will those effects remain applied? I am sure, if they do remain in effect, I won't be able to tweak them. I just want to know if they will be there. I guess the same question could be asked if there is a collaboration where some users are using Studio and others are using the free version.

[@BigWhoopZH]

As a hobby creator who sometimes doesn't do anything for month or even years I like the current model of course but if an upgrade to a new major version would cost 99$ that would still be a bargain.

[@brianBorni]

It's not working in Argentina 😭😭

[@allegoryyy]

Hello . I want to buy an activation key in our city and I have questions. Should the shell itself be sealed upon sale? or is it open?

[@DeejayJeanP]

First! I think it's good they give us the option now ✅

[@HoundDogMech]

When U purchase Davinci STUDIO or any peice of BMD hardware you get 2 Licenses. That being said How many UNUSED @nd Licenses are just sitting in a Dwawer going Unused. I purchaced the DONGLE (Mistake) and it's almost Impossible to exchange for 2 new Licence, but I got my STUDIO when they offered the SPEED EDITOR along for free.

[@ascensionhealingsounds]

what is the link for the blackmagic cloud? I can't find it

[@boomerang32]

So Resolve 19 is still in public beta testing?

[@NeelsWorld]

How to activate if you don't have the studio version already installed? I mean I have the free version only and don't the studio download. How to get the studio version download?

[@sbansban]

We need subtitles for the CEO's strong Aussie accent - and the fact that he speaks so fast makes it even harder to understand what the heck he is saying

[@AlecKinch]

But wait…..maybe I am mis- understanding something, (bear with me FCP user looking to jump) It’s not 90% off, right , like the title says, ? It just worked because BM had your license associated with your account, and authenticated you thru their cloud. Am I wrong? Only saying all this because I am looking to try Intellitrack on a tough project clip and if it works I will get a license, but what you showed won’t work for me, because I never had a license? Right?

[@PatrickStirling]

the 90% comes from the cost of a one-month rental license compared to a full one-off purchase

[@AlecKinch]

@@PatrickStirling ah ok ! Thx for clarifying for me. Great video!

[@bubba60756]

Great content, Patrick! It would be even more comfortable to watch if you didn't wave your hands in front of the camera so much. Thanks :)

[@PatrickStirling]

the videos also make great podcasts!

[@traver]

If you buy the studio license do they allow multiple log ins for example one in a pc and one on a Mac ?

[@PatrickStirling]

Two active installations per license

[@JASHIKO_]

Good question. I'm curious if I can use it on my desktop and my GF on her laptop as we are making different language versions of the same content.

[@traver]

@@PatrickStirling thanks

[@JASHIKO_]

@@PatrickStirling Perfect! Thanks!

[@woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890]

But I am seeing a $30 per month here 5:20 ? Isn't it a subscription model?

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

So it's $30 / month for 1 license (no yearly contract) to rent ?

[@PatrickStirling]

yup

[@sovseas]

great information what i want now is to manage to switch my dongle to a cloud based license since im scared ill lose the dongle and there goes my studio resolve any tips on how to fix this problem or do i need to buy another license?

[@YouWontTv]

I had the free version and just bought the rental license. How do I download the studio version without buying it through the website? I load up davinci and it doesnt give me that log in because i cant download studio without buying it?

[@PatrickStirling]

On the support page on the BMD website there are separate entries for free and studio and you can download the studio installer there

[@YouWontTv]

@@PatrickStirling appreciate your help❤️

[@TrogART]

So how much is a months rental? Would have been nice to know.

[@HisKingdomNotMine]

Hey I have the paid version, for 18.6. Do i need to rebuy it?

[@PatrickStirling]

Nope!

[@PocketDrummer]

Back up, you can only authenticate with the license key twice? What happens if you reformat your computer three times, do you have to buy the software again?

[@PatrickStirling]

You can only have two active authentications at any time. If you want to reformat you computer you should deactivate like I show in this video before to make sure that info isn't lost. I've seen that be an issue before but I'm not sure if BMD have addressed that since.

[@MaxHuisman]

In my experience you can change the activations as many times as you want on different systems. Just a maximum of two system at the same time. If there are already two systems registered and you're trying to activate a third one, it will deactivate the two systems and acitivate it on the new one. Did this a few times without issues.

[@norbert-keizo]

@@MaxHuisman Thanks for info!

[@ilsavv]

@@MaxHuisman When the license deactivates like this, does studio turn into a free version, or you need to whether clean install a free version or reactivate the licence?

[@PatrickStirling]

Oh you're right!! forgot about this. super useful feature

[@vicfirth1]

The rental is $100 for one week. At the price it is worth it to just get the full version.

[@PatrickStirling]

I'm still seeing $30/month personally. Where are you seeing 100 for one week?

[@pixelrancher]

They know if you try it you'll get hooked and will go into withdrawals if you try to stop. The business model of some other business but I can't think of whom.

[@theflavourist1985]

Due to the price itself for davinci resolve studio, this is the very only software, where I would like to pay a monthly subscription instead of being stuck with the free version due to the price point.. So, I had a look at that "trick" and than I saw, I would have to pay 30 bucks per month!?!? Seriously? I'm sorry, but I'll stick with the free version... 30 bucks per month is just what!?... I would be fine with 15 bucks but with 30 bucks per month I could buy the whole studio version within 2 years..

[@CameraTim]

The only reason the rental option exists is because production houses were requesting a feature like this that can enable many more users onto the Studio version for a short period of time for a significantly lower cost. So for example, if a production studio needs five editors, and the project will last for 2 months, instead of paying $1,500 for five Studio licenses, they just rent for a total of $300. It's the same concept with camera/gear rentals. Instead of paying tens of thousands for a camera body, you can pay several hundred or a couple thousand (depending on varying factors) to get the camera for just the duration you need it to allow for a much more efficient production cost.

[@adsmithtx]

I believe Grant is a business genius

[@Steblu74]

Black magic needs to do more to port Resolve to Linux...but I suppose they have made agreements with Microsoft-

[@lp8629]

I use Linux but never checked it out wasn't it already Linux supported?

[@Steblu74]

@@lp8629 technically yes, years back on Centos 8. There ARE people pulling it off, but you need to be pretty good at the Linux Terminal. The scarcity of directions vs. the number of people wanting to dump Microsoft for Linux is telling. There is no logic behind this since BlackMagic has its own coders..

[@seanvideoediting]

Finally! I can test it out for 1 month first 😀😀

[@elisimms1197]

I can't get that blue screen to pop up when I log in I bought the license but there's no way for me to use it can anyone help

[@runestone1337]

The moment it goes subscription, as they say in Shark Tank, "I'm out!"

[@askroller]

People renting Arri cameras for projects instead of buying ;) This makes a lot of sense. Helps to drive some money for the product which is constantly evolving and unleashes the power for the projects which needs them

[@Jimmygalvao]

I have a Studio license that I use on Windows, now I bought a Mac and I'm trying to use it there and I can't. It says it is not a valid license... Now what? Do I need to buy another one?

[@90kriptonite]

Deactivate your license on windows, then activate it on a Mac

[@technickr]

Thank you very much! This Option is very interesting for me!

[@mrferheng]

it is $30 a month, how is it cheap?

[@H76Pro]

That is why I love Grant Petty!!

[@Moriarty2007]

You saved my a... budget for beta AI functions.

[@mazenkheder3309]

90% Off?!!!!!

[@LifeGameDesign]

The business model alone is why i didn't get into the adobe eco system

[@mistercohaagen]

I'm kinda weird in that I like dongles. I'm more from the DAW world though.

[@SilverPaladin]

ahhh. here comes the adobe way, which is to force you all to subscribe eventually.

[@PatrickStirling]

don't see that happening. you can feel Grant's passion about this in those clips

[@SilverPaladin]

@@PatrickStirling maybe while Grant is in charge. I hope this model is very profitable for them and they do not need to change to the Adobe way.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

No one can force you, if we don’t pay then they have to rethink it. Unfortunately too many keep Adobe happy this way because they won’t make a stand.

[@CreamPolo]

I get it but still ... sound like a foot in the door for subscription.

[@PatrickStirling]

Not while Grant's in charge

[@CreamPolo]

@@PatrickStirling I hope so, got my studio and love it. It is such fun to tinker / play with it.

[@rano12321]

For big companies, subscriptions sometimes make sense, definitely not for individuals.

[@mariotriforce]

Ya grant is so anti subscription I doubt it will happen while he's their

[@CreamPolo]

@@rano12321 10. Greed is eternal.- Star Trek reference

[@lashello]

Save your self the misery boys, it's not %90 off, he means you just subscribe for it monthly for $30! instead of buying! Thank me later.

[@stivosaurus]

What a strange business model - making money by not annoying the customers or trying to nickel & dime them to death. Just kidding! Grant Petty seems to have a pretty good handle on things. There is a clip where he says, in essence, use the free version, learn it, and if you end up making money, think about buying Studio. So don't feel bad about using the free version. Why buy Studio? It has some cool features to help you work faster and better, even if you are just an amateur youtuber. If you are a wood-working hobbyist, you could do everything with hand tools. Or for a few hundred bucks, you can get a power saw and electric drill, and have more fun in less time with better results.

[@Bi0Dr01d]

Da Vinci resolve should also have integrated text to speech features that uses AI voices for their videos.

[@Gearedfilm57]

Just more options it seems to me.

[@assasin101011]

I buy the studio now if i can make money out of it i will buy blackmagic hardware

[@dario.explore]

I am afraid to press the deactivate button :S

[@LOGOASSASSIN]

Man that's one MAJOR twitch!

[@mariotriforce]

Ah I find it charming😅

[@TheRabbitGuy]

why was his shoulder moving so much?

[@faroukzanoun]

y are u concerned about his shoulder movement instead of the information he is giving? Be thankful he is healthy to deliver the updates for us yearly

[@TheRabbitGuy]

@@faroukzanoun Relax bro, getting triggered for a simple question ahahah

[@daithi007]

Kinda Clickbait 😮

[@PatrickStirling]

(kinda) :p

[@abstract2756]

Kinda

[@samridhhfincoach4243]

One thing worth pointing out is the reality of lifetime license and eligibility for all future upgrades. Suppose you buy Davinci resolve 19 for $300. They say that you will receive all future updates. But they are actually referring to only minor updates in version 19 like 19.1, 19.2 etc. . If in future they released a significantly upgraded version 20 then you may be asked to repurchase it. You do not automatically become eligible to get version 20 just because you own version 19. Just in case they release a new version every year as it expected in the age of AI then you end up paying $300 every year. I do not know about others but at least this was something I was not aware of.

[@drunkulasretrofuntertainme4746]

The updates have been for all major versions. Are you saying that's changed or is this speculation? A "What if"?

[@myfincoach3421]

​@@drunkulasretrofuntertainme4746 Suppose today I purchased Da VInci Resolve 19. Now in future if version 19 is updated like 19.1, 19.2 then I will be eligible for those updates. But suppose after 2 years they bring a new version da vinci 20 then I may or may not be eligible for updating my version 19 to version 20. If I want to get version 20 then I may have to purchase it again. It is true that currently company is giving free update to version 19 for all version 18 subscribers but this policy may not continue in future. I hope this clarifies.

[@ProtoMarcus]

Huh? You pay for *_any and all_* updates So if you bought studio when it was Resolve Studio 16, you also get Resolve Studio 17, 18, 19 and future ones I don't understand why you claim otherwise, it isn't true at all You buy once and get lifetime updates - it is part of the terms of use

[@kuxxfilm725]

Clickbait

[@PatrickStirling]

(kinda)

[@dievas_]

Davinci resolve is free. What 90% off? Fix your title.

[@KnightCrown]

Studio isn't.

[@ProtoMarcus]

DaVinci Resolve also offers a paid version - "DaVinci Resolve Studio" And that one is definitely not free.