How to Make Davinci Resolve Run Faster & Smoother | 5 Tips

In this video, I show you 5 ways to make Davinci Resolve run faster and smoother without lag! ⚡︎ MY LUTs: bit.ly/2m4Q2C3
⚡︎ Music I Use [30 Days FREE]: bit.ly/3hMOMhG
MY CREATOR ESSENTIALS
⚡︎ Amazing Music For Video Projects [2 Months FREE]: bit.ly/37MAPLJ
⚡︎ Photo Editing: bit.ly/3fUev3W
⚡︎ Video Editing: www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
→ For BUSINESS inquiries: [e-mail]
⚡︎ Join me on INSTAGRAM: / hermans.joris
⚡︎ Join me on TWITTER: / jorishermansyt
⚡︎ WORK & BIO: www.jorishermans.com
MY MAIN GEAR ↓↓↓
My Workhorse Camera: amzn.to/3oB7Y29
Most Used Lens: amzn.to/3Bb08Dr
Second Most Used Lens [Prime]: amzn.to/3oBMXV9
KZbin/B-Camera: amzn.to/38ivQmk
Lens for B-Cam: amzn.to/2Te9ZUW
Gimbal I Use: amzn.to/3eq82zq
My Drone: amzn.to/30nd6xZ
Vlog Mic: amzn.to/2LgOwqA
Action Cam: amzn.to/2MP2RMW
Lightweight Stabilizer/Steadicam: amzn.to/3g8F3Px
Bendy Tripod [For vlogging]: amzn.to/3cWsJPM
CINEMATIC Mist Filters: amzn.to/2K3YmOU
Variable ND Filters: amzn.to/2Wsnx3S
STUDIO & LIGHTING
Studio Mic: amzn.to/3cSI9aK
Godox Studio Light: amzn.to/2TXDTfV
120cm Softbox w/ Grid: amzn.to/3jTfKTK
Amazing Pixel RGB [Colored] Light: amzn.to/2BuQdyn
Neewer Light Stand: amzn.to/3bqj8QF
Neewer MINI Light Stand: amzn.to/35MzQZ3
__________
LINKS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION MAY OR MAY NOT BE AFFILIATE LINKS
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you anything extra to use them but they help me to be able to create more videos for you. Thanks for the support!

[@BlindIdiotGaming]

The first tip about changing playback resolution helped me a ton in Davinci 18... Literally nothing about my recording software or Davinci has changed since the last thing I edited, yet for some reason playback was so choppy, it wasn't even showing me the correct frames on screen. Setting it at half res seems to have made it run immensely smoother, thanks.

[@fluentvietnamesewithfunnystory]

This. This is GOLD! My Mac got super slow with 4K videos and it does get much faster when I follow your advice! Thanks a lot man!

[@HeavyMix3]

From 95% CPU usage to 5% with my 5900X, thanks a lot you rock 🤟

[@adoptedorange52951]

Use intel cpu for everything else besides gaming. Not sure why you went with ryzen, they're tuned more for gaming...

[@HeavyMix3]

@@adoptedorange52951 That's exactly the opposite what are you talking about rofl

[@adoptedorange52951]

@@HeavyMix3 everyone knows intel is better… ryzen is for gamers lol

[@Valeriamtzp]

Im really lost and dont know where to go, could you help me? 😬 I have a 10 yo laptop that had 4gb of ram, i dont remember any other specs, recently i put in another 4 gb ram stick so i thought it would handle resolve but it kinda doesn't, the mouse gets stuck and it take a while to move stuff, do you know a forum where i can go and ask what to do or do you have any suggestions?

[@adoptedorange52951]

@@Valeriamtzp Also I know the "get a new laptop" answer is brain dead, but technology has advanced so much in the last 10 years, it's exponential growth. GPUs from 7 years ago are several leagues slower than modern GPUs, same with CPUs. All the modern components are on a different level, however you don't have to get the newest of the new if you're on a budget, components from a few years ago will work just fine too, you might only be able to find them used however.

[@gimbalair]

Really easy to understand and follow, i’ve been having real issues with an M1 mac, the adjustment clip idea is perfect as i do grade.

[@aaphotofilm]

Amazing video Joris, that was a good tip about changing the setting to HD then check if everything is ok then back to 4K before rendering, thats a good one, i didnt know this, I hope you can show us how to make a cool looking intro in DR like yours, just so we can get some idea, thanks for this video.

[@steppingstonemediagroupllc]

@3:17 - Dude I want to thank you very, very much for making this video. I inadvertently activated 3-D Keyer on my video track, forgot about it, and it was bogging my entire project down... big time. I am now back on track thanks to you. Keep up the nice work!

[@Owshun.]

The text changing after going back to 4K is normal actually. You spaced the text based on pixel measures, if you use more pixel, then, the measure used on 1080p will look smaller ! So every bit of effects using a pixel measurement will be affected when going back to 4K

[@YuiSenpai]

yup, basic resolution skills

[@martyjay1970]

Thanks for the tips Joris, I didn't use them all, but the ones I did really helped speed up my workflow.

[@ericaheap]

which ones did you use? just curious

[@tenlugggaming2341]

Honestly just halving the timeline proxy of my 2k video helped out a ton! 5900XT and 3060ti I can finally use them to their fullest potential without bricking my entire project

[@VikashSinghGusain776]

that render cache trick worked for me. thanks man. God bless you and happy new year. May this new year brings you and your family, joy, happiness and fullfilment.

[@AVH_BBX]

Your tips made my video's look so much better. Thanks for al the great content👌

[@melsgalleria]

I have had nothing but editing issues this week, and I learned that part of that has to do with the type of files my camera records in. However, these tips I am sure will help me drop some of this lag.

[@r.k.4479]

i had to look so much for the right setting when i started, the proxy-media finally did it! Thumbs up and thank you!

[@iAmHyperTiger]

i have to say, as an advocate editor who is so passionate about it. this is gold. alot of people drag out things or come up with long process fixes for issues that are just insanely explained. you kept it as short as possible, no non sense and straight to the points with some entertainment. im not one to ever comment but i had to give you some praise. this is just gods work. thank you

[@johnpaulonakane]

this popped out at the very right exact time. thanks..more power to you!

[@Lyrasine]

Thank you so much! Davinci was struggling to render HD video at x2 speed, but now it runs smoothly

[@HellBoy8152]

Awesome, I have decent hardware but this really helps with lag a lot so really appreciate the video!

[@KingCrownShots]

Thank you for your help ❤I totally forgot about playback previews usually need to be lower quality on the timeline

[@jahanban]

This is the best video out there to get a smooth experience in Davinci Resolve when editing 4K. 👍

[@TriniWeekes]

thank you my friend. you always provide helpful information

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

Thanks so much Joris - much appreciated man 🙏🏻

[@rhadvana]

I'll definitely try these tips out, thank you man!

[@BrokenG-String]

The first tip already solved my problem 100%. Only had to change to half and it worked like a charm. Thanks so much man.

[@SunnySideOfficial]

Great video! Helped me out for sure

[@Onesnapmedia]

Thank you so much! This video has made my life so much easier.

[@BlockMasterT]

This helped so much! I couldn't see if my transitions were smooth, this made it actually possible to tell. Before I was just going frame by frame to see lol

[@work.alezcollection]

The "Timeline Proxy Mode" option made a huge difference. Thanks for the help!

[@JorisHermans]

Glad it helped!

[@jase22au]

Yeah for me too.

[@sharadrbhoir]

Thanks a ton for excellent suggestions!

[@David-cz7mm]

Amazing 🤩 thanks a lot man 👍🏼

[@MrComet33]

I literally tried everything to make it run smoother and this last one about changing the resolution really helped thank you so much now I can actually start editing on da vinci.

[@talitemjenimchen3048]

Thank you so much. I have a low spec and setting the playback to half resolution helped.

[@devmicaelomota]

I was having an awful experience with Davinci Resolve and Mac Os Monterey in the last update, solved by generating the proxy media, thanks, man!

[@ClareFPV]

Great video mate. Yeah on my 4 yeas old computer DR runs a but slow compared to Premiere Pro. I will give it a shot and implement these great tips.

[@BladeIntoOblivion]

This is gold, brother. Was trying to edit some dji footage to no avail, found you. For me Proxy media made the biggest difference. Thanks!

[@maw-lz9pf]

Nice bro, thank you for the detailed information, i learned a lot

[@TeipelFilms]

Nice video, just a side note - when you put yor studio lut on at 2:44 you can see that purple and especially magenta are clipping like crazy. Maybe try to tame that in for the LUT or people will have artifacts and banding using it :) I would try a saturation compression on the CST in the end of the node graph you've built it with.

[@samgarcia4451]

Smashin! Thanks for the useful tips.

[@la1duck408]

thanks man been loooking for this

[@VeeScaliaDesigns]

Amazing info ! Thank you so much !

[@VedangRaul]

thanks a lot!! i have just learning da vinci and this video was very helpful as my laptop is average at best.

[@ak_hell075]

Guy is such a life saver thank you!

[@munnahtalks8784]

Love you man.. You made my day and work very beautifull

[@VOXELofficial]

Wonderful suggestions! Thanks a lot,man! :-)

[@gster109]

The first trick did the job, thank you !

[@bollersepp1591]

Thank you for your great videos!

[@777Youchi]

THANK YOU !!! You helped me so much !!!!

[@yatox1206]

Really Helpful Thank you very much :D

[@marwanmaadawy7226]

That was really helpful tbh Thanks

[@altermore]

Thats cool! Thank you 😊

[@et3rn4l61]

First one worked already, thank you brother

[@markomix6873]

Thanks a lot!! Very Helpful@@

[@usmvnjaved]

Man, I'm still trying to find out if your humor comes naturally or you plan it in the script? Either way, it looks so beautifully natural. Love that ❤

[@TucsonArizona]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@BMC_milklover911]

this helped sooooooooooo much thx i really needed this

[@Way2Randomofficial]

You hooked me the first 10 seconds. Nice edting

[@matlanstudio]

thanks man,such a good tips,done subscribe👍👍

[@cetrick_yeanay]

thank you Joris!

[@rehab_herr]

you have no business being this nice

[@shahintdm3653]

great video Thank you very much 😍

[@Inframesdigital]

Great Tips! Thanks

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

Will try the proxy option. I normally use the generate optimized media for a faster render. Then delete them after the project is done to get space back on my SSD.

[@BeanVIII]

great video, thank you friend. editing has become so much smoother using your tips. by the way you sound exactly like Niki Lauda in the movie rush.

[@Vladyyy]

Since no one made a summary... Davinci Optimization Settings 1. Playback -> Timeline Proxy Mode 2. Toggle CG & FFX or use Adjustment Clips 3. Generate Proxy Media (Select Files -> Right Click) 4. Render Cache (Playback -> User or Smart) 5. Lower Timeline Resolution (Via Project Settings, Render in Full Resolution)

[@OziisJourney]

Your videos are the best !

[@st3ph342]

Great vid bro!

[@tziyue6810]

Thanks helped a lot!

[@StreetFood88]

Thanks Man... This is help me

[@tonykamera]

awesome. very helpful

[@EL_N0IR_2201]

Thank you. This video is booked marked now so useful

[@JorisHermans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TaraszewskiLabel]

thank you so much for your help

[@aaaoe1732]

Thank you this is really helpful😭😭😭😭

[@MrUknowho99]

great video bro thanks

[@LehushasProduction]

Maaaan!! You saved me, I recently started to use proxies in Premiere and it was so awesome, now I tried DaVinci and firstly thought they are generated by the program itself, then I saw too many lags (8k 60 fps videos editing), decided to dive more into settings and saw - I can generate Optimized media (I thought it was proxies....) So much time wasted((( And after you I saw real proxies - man it become soooo smooth and easy - thanks!! For whom optimized media was created... Its useless

[@cxoxixtx2643]

Thank You Very Much!!!!

[@heisclint]

omgggggg men thx so much i just tried the first thing in the video and things already running smoother ur getting a sub ok let me finish the video now mans also forgot to breath got me on the floor

[@francois5291]

Great and you solved my problem :) No lag anymore.

[@JorisHermans]

Glad it worked!! 🙏🏻🔥

[@markyounger319]

NAILED IT!! Thank you for making this video. Helped me a LOT! Like'd and sub'd 🙂

[@fumiyakinoshita8918]

thank you so much!

[@exelyugure]

Playback feels much smoother now, its still lags a bit but its waaaay much better. Thankyou!

[@DerekTechReviews]

Nice one bro... Thank you so much.... I am planning on switching to davinci

[@claudiuardelean0008]

great vid!!!

[@EpicGamingGuruReal]

This video maybe old but its very well done and highly informative. Thank you so much for explaining so much about Davinci Resolve. Saved me a huge amount of massive headaches!!!

[@JorisHermans]

Old but gold! 😎 I still use these techniques when using a lot of effects in a video! 💯🔥

[@Webrisernl]

Thanks for sharing

[@ammardarhou]

thank you so much

[@bunkertons]

Thanks, mate!

[@mustafaalassady5905]

Thank you bro you the best it's work 😭😍❤

[@ChristianSongFitness]

solved my issue, Thanks for the video!

[@JorisHermans]

Most welcome 🙏🏻💥

[@3DAstroTC]

Fantastic, solved my problem, thanks!

[@JorisHermans]

Glad it helped!

[@rius4029]

Huge like! U saved me! Now I can keep editing videos for my yt from my shitty pc

[@ginotarabotto]

Hi, is it possible to set these as our default settings such as HD timeline, for future projects?

[@kirayoshikage2075]

It worked thx😎

[@GetOutandKayakMalta]

sick! thanks my new friend!

[@Doctor_Drew]

thanks!!

[@dennispimentel]

changing the timeline resolution did the trick! Also, do you recommend maxing out the dedicated RAM in the settings too?

[@JorisHermans]

Haven't tried it myself but I've heard from other people, depending on your setup that it could make a difference too

[@adoptedorange52951]

No, you need to leave ram available for your pc. Davinche isn't the only thing running on your computer...

[@AkuaDog]

Thank you, friend.

[@SzczepsonMinecraft]

Thank you very much you helped mi

[@JorisHermans]

So, turns out you can't record a video without breathing... who knew 🤷🏻‍♂

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

🤣🤣🤣 "I forgot to breathe there" 🤣🤣🤣

[@CrissJohnsonY]

Thank you for this video, much appreciated, I was wondering if you know the solution to my problem - whenever I have mixed fps clips or even when I just add text and color generators to my project, the exported mp4 or mov file lags like your video in the first few seconds and that's an exported file. The only solution I found is to export as pro-res but the gamma is different and image is too bright so I have to then add it to Premiere and lower the levels and export it again but this time as mp4 h264.

[@TheBigBassam4000]

LOL that had me laughing unexpectedly honestly

[@BrbDanny]

Lies i can record a video without breathing just fin-

[@mysisterskeeper9593]

That part was funny , rewatched it a couple times 😂😂

[@PoltuRaymusic]

0:06 I was watching this with my resolve 17 turned on and thought its causeing issues in youtube too. Nice edits man.

[@cringecatmasteredits]

thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elesierelesier3378]

Your last tip works to me. Thanks man

[@JorisHermans]

Glad to hear it!