Linux version vs Mac version

[Jay Moffat]

Is there an official document comparing the Linux and MAC performance? I’m seeing conflicting reports on 2k support on the mac version. In considering the switch in my situation it would need to be supported otherwise the mac version investment would make no sense…it’s possible this info does exist, but not on the BM website…

J

[Margus Voll]

I bet id depends of your material and overall system performance?

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Margus

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[Margus Voll]

What i ment is DeckLink HD Extreme does 2k.
In software i do not see any visible restrictions also.
If gpu can handle 2k and your machine is up to the data speed then it should work.

I see linux point in 3D or 4 k and really difficult corrections with really hi end productions.

For small studios / productions like i have here mac version seems really cool.

2k would interest me also as i plan to correct red stuff and look at it and show to the client with
2k display like 30″ apple lcd.

I see no reason why mac version should not play with 2k.

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Margus

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[Jay Moffat]

I think I’ll be supported in stating that a difficult correction is not a software ability but a more a user skill ;o)

There seems to be really only one tested configuration for the Mac version at this time, so I see no reason for no official performance chart this close to release. The Resolve website states “as GPUs on Mac get faster, your DaVinci Resolve will get faster.” which is patently unhelpful when you’re trying ascertain the actual performance you will get out of a system before you invest in it, it either is or it isn’t RealTime, or it is up until you have x number of secondaries at the current Machine spec, etc…

At the moment it seems to be a brand upgrade for many people, well in my case it would be anyway. I don’t get RealTime in Apple Color, there are certainly some technical advantages to Resolve, but if I can’t work with 2k with a decent amount of flexibility (like 5 or 6 secondaries, LUT support etc) it’s all but useless to me, end of story.

In terms of 2k support, what I’m really getting at is a 2k film workflow.

So, Blackmagic, can we have an official spec so we can stop speculating and get on with our lives, thanks!

J