Why does Resolve locks DeckLink? Why can’t it share like FCP or After Effects

[Nate Weaver]

I’d imagine because it creates stability issues.

If Resolve can’t control what other programs do with the hardware (output modes, etc), then it’s hard to rule out problems when Resolve needs to use it.

Just like when my buddy borrows my motorcycle tools, something always comes back out of place 🙂

Nate Weaver
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[Joseph Owens]

Even Apple COLOR shared poorly with FCP – yes, it would switch back and forth, but you better believe there was a fight going on in the bg. Sometimes, you’d only get an “in use” warning, but other times there would be a sullen silence, followed by beach balls and eventually either a lockup or crash to the desktop.

jPo

“I always pass on free advice — its never of any use to me” Oscar Wilde.

[Andi Winter]

there is a “workaround”:
just go to the “deck room”, then davinci will release the videocard.

[Bernardo Brik]

Thanks Andy! I will try.