my mac doesn't have enough to use resolve ...I also have fxpx..what's the best workflow using only fcpx???
For h264 or RAW/MLV?
raw mlv
First thing first ... How are you converting your files?
Which app are you using for your Mac?
mlviewer
FCPX workflow : Copy your MLV's file to local drive , mount the MLV file with MLVFS from the virtual directory you have many choices . If you are looking for the Very best results ?
Get the Smart importer2 from the fourm as this will let you batch all raw file to Adobe/ACR .
you will need Adobe A.E./ACR plus I highly recommend , if you are a semi pro of pro to get a Log Camera Raw Profile Like VisionLog (http://www.vision-color.com/visionlog/) (Free) or Cinelog (http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=10151.0) (Cost Money). You don't have too . Then Export to ProRes4444XQ which is = to the linear raw but in a mov . Then import your files to FCPX , this is also a great why to achieve you raw files , you will save about 15-20% on file size and all app will be able to read prores.
This is the exact workflow I use with the current indie movie I'm working on , and when it came to grading it a breeze .
FYI: FCPX has a De-Log function in the info panel of all files as long as you burn in the xml-side car from adobe when you make the mov.
Final note get some very good feel tool for FCPX , Lut loader pixelfilmstudios (http://store.pixelfilmstudios.com/plugin/fcpx-lut-loader) and there a free Coremelt package I use for level & a de-flat color tool coremeltfree (http://www.coremelt.com/2015-10-15-12-16-33/coremeltfree.html)
What mac do you have? I have the smallest imac 2011, and Resolve 11.3 works good, with some proxy tricks also in realtime.
...i have a mac book Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) 4gb memory and 500 gb in storage
resolve 11 basically stops working and flashes not enough GUI
what do you think I should do?
also what proxy tricks are you using??
thanks everybody!
I'd try the workflow reddeercity suggested, but proresHQ may be good enough.
I use this steps: (the render cache is a kind of proxy)
http://timeinpixels.com/2014/12/improve-davinci-resolve-performance-3-steps/ (http://timeinpixels.com/2014/12/improve-davinci-resolve-performance-3-steps/)
4GB should be your problem using Resolve. 8GB is minimum. If you are using a macbook, also graphics could be a problem. My imac has a 512MB ATI.
Maybe the other workflow posted here is better then.