Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Insert Plugin

Owned by Gareth Havard (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Apr 23, 2024 by Noah Chamow
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Please note, the Cinedeck plugin for DaVinci Resolve is not yet Apple Silicon native so if you are running an M series based Mac please perform these steps before opening Resolve:

https://cinedeck.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SUP/pages/1502806023

Download the correct installer from the CineX Suite Current Software downloads page:

https://cinedeck.atlassian.net/l/cp/hWXtpXCs

Codecs Supported for Insert

  • ProRes (if generated as CBR or Padded including by Resolve)

  • XDCAM

  • DNxHD

  • DNxHR

Generating an Insertable ProRes (No plugin required)

To export an insertable ProRes in Resolve you do not need the plugin, you simply need to check the box for “Constant Bit Rate” when generating the ProRes out of Resolve

 

Insert Editing into a file from Da Vinci Resolve

The Resolve Plugin is meant for inserting into existing files. Supported file types include DNXHD, DNXHR and CBR (Padded) ProRes.

After setting in/out points in the timeline:

  1. Select Deliver tab

2. Custom Export> Format = Cinedeck Insert Writer

Select insert setting requirements, Target file and add to render

3. The render task will appear in the Render Queue

 

4. Selecting Render All will start the insert edit into the chosen file.