

When highlighting a clip on your timeline, find the Stabilization option in the Inspector. Now that you’ve identified your post-production goals, let’s take a look at how to apply these stabilization effects in DaVinci Resolve. (I use this all the time as most of my footage is shot in the wind-tossed wilderness.) It does exactly what you think it locks off the shot for a no-movement effect. If you’re working with footage that was meant to be steady-like a tripod shot that ends up with an annoying wind-based shakiness-you’ll probably lean on the Camera Lock feature in DaVinci Resolve. (Picture “ warp stabilizer” in Premiere Pro.)

For instance, if your footage features some intentional camera movement, then you’ll probably want a stabilization effect that replicates a smooth track or dolly-type shot, like something you might get from a gimbal. Of course, to get the most out of either method, you’ve got to decide what “kind” of stabilization your footage might need. They both let you get in and fine-tune your stabilization to a certain level. For the other, you’ll head to the Color Tab.īefore we dive into the “how-to” of it all-is one of these better than the other? Let’s go with “not really.” I’ve had success with both methods, and I feel like they’re pretty equally effective. There are two main ways to apply a stabilization effect to your footage with DaVinci Resolve. Here’s everything you need to know about post-production stabilization in DaVinci Resolve.
