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At a Glance
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(198)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve
Movie Studio
Movie Studio
Star Rating
(11)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Movie Studio
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve excels in audio mixing with a score of 8.8, highlighting its advanced Fairlight audio tools, while Movie Studio, lacking in this area, does not provide the same level of audio editing capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's clip editing features are robust, scoring 9.1, with users praising its intuitive timeline and multi-cam editing options, whereas Movie Studio's clip editing is rated lower, indicating a less flexible editing experience.
  • G2 users note that DaVinci Resolve offers superior text animation capabilities, scoring 8.2, with features like dynamic titles and customizable animations, while Movie Studio's text animation features are seen as more basic and less versatile.
  • Users on G2 highlight that DaVinci Resolve's format compatibility is rated at 9.1, allowing for a wide range of file types and codecs, which is crucial for professional workflows, whereas Movie Studio has more limited format support, which can hinder project flexibility.
  • Reviewers say that DaVinci Resolve's product direction is highly rated at 9.5, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates, while Movie Studio's lower score of 7.9 suggests less frequent updates and innovation.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve's generative AI features, particularly AI text generation, score 8.3, providing useful tools for scriptwriting and content creation, while Movie Studio's AI capabilities are less developed, scoring only 7.5, which may limit creative options for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
Movie Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
Movie Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
163
8.3
11
Ease of Use
7.8
165
7.7
11
Ease of Setup
8.1
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.8
17
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
126
7.7
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
157
7.9
11
Features by Category
8.7
361
Not enough data
Editing
8.9
41
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Movie Studio
Movie Studio
DaVinci Resolve and Movie Studio are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
Movie Studio
Movie Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
Movie Studio
Movie Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Reviewers' Industry
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Media Production
20.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Entertainment
8.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.2%
Computer Software
5.7%
Other
44.8%
Movie Studio
Movie Studio
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Public Relations and Communications
9.1%
Photography
9.1%
Media Production
9.1%
Financial Services
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Akia R.
AR
Akia R.
Verified User in Computer Games

The interface is quite modern. It takes some getting used to, but once you know your way around, it becomes a breeze. There are a lot of features to play around with in Resolve, so you should have fun tinkering with various aspects of your video. I also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Josiah S.
JS
Josiah S.
Verified User in Media Production

There are several bugs but I'll mainly focus on this one in particular. My computer has no spec issues, and runs every single other video editing software in existence with perfect precision and speed. Davinci Resolve, on the other hand, crashes and closes...

Movie Studio
Movie Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It has useful features and is laid out well. I also like the video features and effects that are provided.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Discussions
Is DaVinci Resolve really free?
2 comments
KF
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
why has davinci resolve 16 got so many problems? is it in the Hope's users will upgrade?
1 comment
Luis Enrique R.
LR
I think it's mainly because their main product it's not video editor, but color correction and around that, they built a capable video editor that perhaps,...Read more
he been dancing on that nigga like he mean it bro just tryna make some money plox lmao hehehe i do love kid so much oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow
1 comment
Cassandra P.
CP
No, it is not a question.Read more
Movie Studio
Movie Studio Discussions
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Movie Studio has no discussions with answers