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Summary

This video explains how to improve real-time playback in DaVinci Resolve by utilizing two rendering methods: Render Cache and Render in Place. Render Cache stores calculated frames for faster playback, especially for complex clips, while Render in Place creates shareable video files optimized for collaborative projects. The video offers tips for settings, optimizing storage, and understanding the differences between the two render types. It also covers best codec choices for both methods and suggests ways to manage cache files and ensure smooth playback.

Takeaways

• 🖥️ Render Cache stores frames in a proprietary DVCC format to speed up timeline playback.
• 🎬 Render Cache has two modes: Smart and User. Smart mode pre-renders resource-intensive clips when the system is idle.
• 🖱️ User mode allows manual control over what is rendered, providing more flexibility with specific clips.
• 🔄 Render in Place exports clips as shareable video files and improves real-time playback for collaborative projects.
• 💡 Render Cache operates at the timeline resolution, while Render in Place retains source resolution, which is helpful for social aspect ratio changes.
• 🔧 In Render Cache settings, Mac users should choose ProRes 422 LT, and Windows users should use DNxHR SQ for balance between quality and file size.
• 🎨 Render in Place excludes color grading effects by default, allowing further adjustments on the exported file.
• 📂 Render Cache files are stored locally, while Render in Place files can be shared across network storage or Blackmagic Cloud.
• 📈 ProRes HQ and DNxHQX 10-bit are recommended for high-quality render settings, depending on the operating system.
• 🗂️ Render in Place files should be stored in project-specific folders for organization, while cache files are better suited for fast SSDs.

Q & A

What are the two different ways to render in DaVinci Resolve?

The two different ways to render in DaVinci Resolve are Render Cache and Render in Place.

What is Render Cache and how does it work?

Render Cache is a feature that stores calculated frames in your chosen codec, similar to how a web browser caches web pages for faster loading. It pre-renders frames with all the effects and changes for quick playback.

What is the purpose of storing frames in the DVCC format?

The DVCC (DaVinci cache clip format) is a proprietary format used to store frames at the timeline resolution for quick access and playback.

How can you enable Render Cache in DaVinci Resolve?

You can enable Render Cache by going to the playback menu, selecting 'Render Cache', and checking 'Smart' or using the keyboard shortcut Option/Alt + R.

What is the difference between Smart and User mode in Render Cache?

Smart mode automatically pre-renders difficult clips when the computer is idle, while User mode allows for manual control over which clips are cached and the level of cache to be rendered.

What is Render in Place and when would you use it?

Render in Place bakes out a shareable video file, similar to exporting and then re-importing it into the timeline. It's used for excellent real-time playback results and is essential for multi-user collaboration.

How can you set up a keyboard shortcut for Render in Place?

You can set a keyboard shortcut for Render in Place by using Command-Shift-R, and you can customize the settings by ticking the boxes for the desired effects.

What is the difference between Render Cache and Render in Place in terms of file usage?

Render Cache writes files locally on your SSD, while Render in Place can export any file type for use on shared storage or synced with Blackmagic Cloud.

What are the recommended codec settings for Render Cache on a Mac?

For Render Cache on a Mac, it's recommended to use ProRes 422 LT.

How can you manage and delete Render Cache if your cache drive fills up?

You can manage and delete Render Cache by going to the playback menu and selecting 'Manage Render Cache', where you can choose the project library and sort by render cache size.

What is the recommended codec for Render in Place on a Windows computer?

For Render in Place on a Windows computer, it's recommended to use DNxHQX 10-bit for ProSimmer footage and DNxHR444 12-bit for raw footage or graphics.