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Comparing Editing in DaVinci Resolve to Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro

I spent this last week immersed in editing in DaVinci Resolve Studio 19. Here’s how it compares to Final Cut and Premiere, along with features that drive me nuts.

Smart Reframe: Create Vertical Video from a Horizontal Timeline in DaVinci Resolve 19 [u]

The challenge I faced was that, once I finished a horizontal version of a video, I needed to create a vertical version for social media posts. Resolve makes it easy, but not obvious. Here’s what you need to know.

Marshall Electronics at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and David Hubble discuss some of the new products released by Marshall Electronics at the show, new features in PTZ (Point-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, and a detailed comparison of why someone should consider Marshall gear for their next production.

Carl Zeiss Lenses at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Tony Wisniewski discuss the “Zeiss look” – image sharpness, accurate color, and the contrasty nature of each lens. Tony also describes how the lenses are made and how they are designed to fully fill even the largest sensor with light.

Time in Pixels at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Tom Huczek discuss why he invented Nobe OmniScope which contains 19 extended audio and video scopes, who it’s for, how it is used, and ends with Tom describing several of his favorite scopes.

Signiant at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Jon Finegold discuss Signiant’s 20th Anniversary, moving large media files around the globe, how they compare to the competition and what’s needed to use Signiant’s fast file transfer technology.

EditShare at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Tara Montford discuss some of the 20 new products EditShare released at the show, how EditShare’s media-centric focus enables it to optimize their products, and details on their hardware specifications.

Wisycom at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Chris Spahr discuss wireless audio transmitters and receivers, the unique characteristics of Wisycom wireless systems, and new products Wisycom announced at the show

DPA Microphones at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Chris Spahr discuss why microphone size does not determine audio quality, new features in DPA mics, why DPA mics are used in noisy situations, and how to pick the right microphone for your project.

Vizrt at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Chris Black celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the launch of Tricaster, showcase new Tricaster features, discuss how to create NDI graphics with a web browser, and other new software from Vizrt.

LucidLink at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Gergana Berman discuss what LucidLink is and how it works, why it was created, typical customers, and how it competes with other cloud services.

FujiFilm at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Victor Ha discuss how FujiFilm cameras compete against mobile phones, FujiFilm’s outstanding color science, the benefits of a DSLR camera for stills or video, two new camera announcements, and how to choose a DSLR camera.

Archiware at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Dr. Marc Batschkus discuss new features in Archiware’s backup and archiving software suite, where Archiware fits into a media production workflow and, a key benefit that tape archives provide in protecting organizations against cyber-attacks.

Riverside at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Abel Grünfeld discuss how Riverside creates its high-quality recordings and how it is used by both novice and experienced editors. He then showcased two new features: Automatic AI translations into 10 languages, and VideoDub, which generates the host’s voice from a text prompt.

Tamara Gabriel at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Tamara Gabriel discuss what first got her interested in creating a YouTube channel, how she programs it, the challenges of running it, who her audience is, and her plans for the future.

Cinedeck at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Alex Ossenbeck discuss how and where Cinedeck software is used in production, the value in supporting multiple codecs, Cinedeck’s latest hardware – the RX3 – and a new cloud offering. Alex also explains how their products can enhance a post-production workflow.

NewBlue at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Caleb Christofer discuss how NewBlue first got into titling; their expansion into sports, government, and live events; NewBlue’s latest products; and a look at trends Caleb is tracking for the future.

Sound Devices at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Paul Isaacs discuss Sound Device’s relentless focus on audio quality, their recent acquisition by Audiotonix and its impact on product development, and Sound Device’s move into live audio and microphones.

Telestream at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Rich Andes discuss Telestream’s latest features and products, the new partnership with Iconix, how he plans new products, and key trends that he’s watching this year.

Michael Kammes at the 2025 NAB Show-Las Vegas

Larry Jordan and Michael Kammes take a step back and look at media production and post from a higher level, discussing the role of AI, the different forms of AI, and how they impact the tools that we use. Michael also shares what young editors need to know to build their careers.