I opened this topic since I really like what latest Davinci Resolve(s) have to offer, it is free and works really well with cDNGs lossless created from MLVs and I will probably post in the future other futures that I find usefull. Please share your own findings or usefull features.
If you want to learn how to use the software in detail, I found it is possible to do it for free through studying their user manual accessible here (for DR 15):https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/manuals/DaVinciResolve/DaVinci_Resolve_15_Reference_Manual.pdf
First I want to share my test regarding Resolve's Super Scale engine, partly inspired by that topic: https://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=22869.0
Super Scale is useful if you have a 4K (UHD) deliver and have some slowmotion shots in 2K (HD). Superscale is available only in 2/3/4x and has its own sharpness and noise reduction settings.
Superscaled to 3520x1320, JPEG:
Superscaled to 3520x1320, TIFF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11okxjlsp1Dneru_B4CcOj8HsK12wYEby/view?usp=sharing
Shot in 3520x1320, JPEG:
Shot in 3520x1320, TIFF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDmwtLMFX4wLK9439-uLUee8ch5szMNB/view?usp=sharing
Here are the details of settings used:
3.5K crop mode from magiclantern-crop_rec_4k.2018Jul22.5D3113
14 bit lossless > MlvApp 1.1.: cDNG lossless (no raw corrections)
ISO 400 1/46
Samyang/Rokinon 35mm cine at T5.6 ~70 and ~40cm focus distance
23,976 fps
3520x1320 2,76:1 1.63x cropped ff sensor
1760x660 2,76:1 3.27x cropped ff sensor
Davinci Resolve 15.1: Media Pool > Clip Attributes > Video > Superscale 2x / Sharpness = High / Noise reduction = Medium
Color science: RCM, I/T/O color spce: CanonLog, only exposure=1, other untouched
Deliver Resolve: TIFF RGB 16bit / JPEG Web Optimised from TIFFs for preview on forum
Validation: it depends from shot to shot. Resolve does a nice job with only "sharpen", but they say it is visually sharp up to 10% of upscale and that is kinda true.
*I know that there is a small change in lighting due to distance change to compensate crop difference. And if you want (sort of) AI, you can buy them fancy RTX Nvidia graphic cards
If you want to learn how to use the software in detail, I found it is possible to do it for free through studying their user manual accessible here (for DR 15):https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/manuals/DaVinciResolve/DaVinci_Resolve_15_Reference_Manual.pdf
First I want to share my test regarding Resolve's Super Scale engine, partly inspired by that topic: https://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=22869.0
Super Scale is useful if you have a 4K (UHD) deliver and have some slowmotion shots in 2K (HD). Superscale is available only in 2/3/4x and has its own sharpness and noise reduction settings.
Superscaled to 3520x1320, JPEG:
Superscaled to 3520x1320, TIFF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11okxjlsp1Dneru_B4CcOj8HsK12wYEby/view?usp=sharing
Shot in 3520x1320, JPEG:
Shot in 3520x1320, TIFF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDmwtLMFX4wLK9439-uLUee8ch5szMNB/view?usp=sharing
Here are the details of settings used:
3.5K crop mode from magiclantern-crop_rec_4k.2018Jul22.5D3113
14 bit lossless > MlvApp 1.1.: cDNG lossless (no raw corrections)
ISO 400 1/46
Samyang/Rokinon 35mm cine at T5.6 ~70 and ~40cm focus distance
23,976 fps
3520x1320 2,76:1 1.63x cropped ff sensor
1760x660 2,76:1 3.27x cropped ff sensor
Davinci Resolve 15.1: Media Pool > Clip Attributes > Video > Superscale 2x / Sharpness = High / Noise reduction = Medium
Color science: RCM, I/T/O color spce: CanonLog, only exposure=1, other untouched
Deliver Resolve: TIFF RGB 16bit / JPEG Web Optimised from TIFFs for preview on forum
Validation: it depends from shot to shot. Resolve does a nice job with only "sharpen", but they say it is visually sharp up to 10% of upscale and that is kinda true.
*I know that there is a small change in lighting due to distance change to compensate crop difference. And if you want (sort of) AI, you can buy them fancy RTX Nvidia graphic cards