REMOVE Background Noise From Video in DaVinci Resolve 18.1: VOICE ISOLATION

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

What do we think of this feature then?? Voice Isolation is definitely a winner in my book. If you enjoyed this video and you haven’t already seen it, my 18.1 reaction video might be up your street - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3ucl2Z5lLOsaK8

[@aytunch]

Hi Alex, you mentioned this feature was present in other apps. Is there a free ap we can try this feature on which you can suggest? Thanks.

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

@@aytunch that’s a great question as I didn’t make it clear. So I was mainly referring to FCPX that has a similar feature. That’s obviously Mac only and a paid for app. I’m honesty, I’m not sure how good other free apps that claim to have this are. I’ve recently come across Veed.io which has a noise reduction type affect but I haven’t tried it yet. They have a free tier I believe but, again, haven’t tried it myself. If I do try any that are worthwhile then I’ll certainly comment back here. In the meantime, let us know if you find one.

[@aytunch]

@@AlexCameron-Depiqd Thank you very much. Loving your videos

[@RidesWithJake]

After an hour of looking around, and updating to the latest minor version. I just learned that Voice Isolation is only available to Davinci Resolve Studio. Now I'm seriously thinking of shelling out the cash to get a Studio License! Based on this video, it is that good!

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

I think the Studio version is so worth it. Some of these new features especially, let alone noise reduction and the Neural Engine which brings so much other great stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@ScruffyMisguidedAndBlue]

@@AlexCameron-Depiqd You should change the title of the video to mention Studio, it is misleading otherwise.

[@BLAKHARTFILM]

This is awesome! I have DVR 18.1 and am now editing a short video with a lot of bg noise. This is the first tutorial I have found that shows anything on dialogue isolation. Thank you! (I just subscribed)

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. Great to know it’s helped you. Great feature isn’t it. I’m literally about to start the piece I use in the demo and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve found the best results are actually if you turn it down a little so you get a bit of ambient noise and the effects isn’t so harsh.

[@larryFWD]

Hey man, glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. One thing I haven't figured out though, is how to apply the voice isolation to multiple clips at the same time. It tends to only apply it to the first clip within the multiple selection. Hopefully, I'm just missing a trick here

[@andrewlunn]

Wow - impressive Alex. I shot an interview in a meeting room recently and the acoustics weren't great. I will test this out and see if it helps.

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Thank you Andrew!! I thought of you actually when this feature came out. We were literally speaking about needing something like this at the time. Hope it helps and thanks again for the support!

[@zoranmilich6713]

thank you ugh gotta get the studio

[@ririlan2137]

mind blowing !!!

[@Graham_Rule]

I tried using this but I some of the speech was missing. I wonder if the original recording was just too noisy, or the level too low. Or maybe my computer is struggling to run the neural engine fast enough. It would be nice if there was some sort of coloured line above the clip to indicate that the processing was progressing or completed.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool.😊

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

I know, right? Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@ba_golf]

I find the noise reduction add in on the free version works just as well.

[@ili1817]

Where ?

[@ba_golf]

@IL ꓶI Fairlight tab right hand side. Hard to explain.

[@ili1817]

@@ba_golf I’ll try to find a tutorial, but thanks

[@cperezotero]

Will this also eliminate echo?

[@itstechshow7747]

i am not getting voice isolation why? It was latest updated

[@InvisibleJiuJitsu]

amazing. Will it help tame a reverby room?

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Good question. I personally haven’t tried it but I have a feeling that it will although there could be some artefacts as reverb is ultimately still a human voice which is what the tool is designed to look for. I’ll definitely try that when I get a chance.

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Let me know if you try it sooner and share the results you get, please.

[@spaztech]

So I do not have that as an option, is it only available in the paid version? EDIT: "It appears there may have been an accidental build of the free version with Voice Isolation included - build 16. I got an update for 18.1 build 18 on the free version on macOS that removed it. Plus, release notes indicate it’s a Studio-only feature." - whyareyouemailingme (reddit)

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Yeah I heard reports of a free version out there that had voice isolation included. It shouldn’t be though. All material suggests it is using the Neural Engine and that’s only available in Studio.

[@spaztech]

@@AlexCameron-Depiqd It may be time to pull the trigger and order a licensed version. That feature alone could actually save some footage that I scrapped because of audio issues. It is amazing how well it works. Thanks for posting this, keep ‘em coming!

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

@@spaztech Thank you so much for that support. Will do! Oh and definitely do it! It's a one-off investment that repays itself over and over again!

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

Yeah I got the free version with it and updated to te next version and it was gone... You bet you I removed it and went back to the previous version 😅

[@georgetemperley1382]

I'm currently going through your 'Beginners Guide' course and I'm up to lesson 12:11, Noise Reduction. Will this new feature supercede this lesson?

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Of course, Hi George! So, I think this new feature will actually be a new video that follows the Noise Reduction one. Mainly because the other technique is still available and works very well so I think it's useful to know both. I'll definitely be updating the course with a thorough video on this process though. Hope that helps and thanks so much for picking up the courses you have. All going okay?

[@georgetemperley1382]

@Alex Cameron - Depiqd Absolutely Alex. It's a superb course and you make it very easy to follow. It's frustrating when I have to put it down to go and lay floors for a living, haha. I first became interested when I listened to you on the Blue Skies podcast. I'm hoping to ease myself into that line of business.

[@SpookyFairy]

I don't see voice isolation for my audio track and I have 18.1

[@masus7757]

same for me, really confused. have u found a solution yet?

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Are you on the free version of Resolve? Voice Isolation requires the Studio version I’m afraid so that might be why. It uses the Neural Engine which is a Studio feature. Sometimes people who have Studio accidentally download the free version of the update file rather than the Studio one so make sure you didn’t accidentally do that. (PS - I’ve done it before by mistake! 😂)

[@SpookyFairy]

@@AlexCameron-Depiqd Yes the free version. Thanks for clarifying Alex, appreciate it.

[@masus7757]

i somehow dont have it in the inspector, eventhough i have 18.1. pls help....

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Are you on the free version of Resolve or Studio version. You need to have Studio for Voice Isolation.

[@masus7757]

@@AlexCameron-Depiqd ich watched 3 videos of this feature and no one told me.... Thanks

[@zoranmilich6713]

I'd like to see quick ways to remove simple things out of the video like small logo's etc.

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

Ooh that’s a good one. Keep your eyes peeled to the channel. There’s definitely a few videos on that subject we can put together. Thanks for watching and your suggestion!

[@Photovintageguy]

At 100% it chews into the voice. If the ambient sounds are not that obnoxious, you can turn it down some for more natural sound.

[@AlexCameron-Depiqd]

I think there’s definitely examples I’ve seen where that’s the case so I think it depends on the source clip as to how badly that happens. In my tests, it’s been pretty darn good and becomes useable which is the main thing. I personally like turning it back and blending the result with the original too. Good suggestion. Thanks for watching!

[@johnneal6845]

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