Timeline editing
DaVinci Resolve video editor
An integrated post-production application for editing, colour, effects and audio.
Visit the official site ↗Where to start
- Bring this material
- Camera footage, audio and project media.
- Direct the work
- Work across dedicated editing and finishing areas.
- Consider it for
- Projects where colour, sound and detailed post-production are central.
- Verify before choosing
- Check hardware needs and whether required features belong to the free or Studio edition.
Try a real project
Is finishing as important as assembling the first cut?
Use footage with a clear colour or audio challenge. Evaluate the finishing task separately from the initial story assembly so you know which capability actually matters.
Source: DaVinci Resolve product website
Reviewed 18 September 2026
Compare DaVinci Resolve with Amira
Explore DaVinci Resolve alternatives →| What matters | DaVinci Resolve | Amira |
|---|---|---|
| Starting material | Camera footage, audio and project media. | Raw footage, an editing brief and optional style references. |
| How you direct the work | Work across dedicated editing and finishing areas. | Direct the desired story and style through the brief. |
| Consider it for | Projects where colour, sound and detailed post-production are central. | Creators and teams who want help assembling their own footage into a finished story. |
| Check before choosing | Check hardware needs and whether required features belong to the free or Studio edition. | Confirm source formats, export options and revision controls for your intended workflow. |
| Product source | DaVinci Resolve official site ↗ | Amira official site ↗ |