DaVinci Resolve21.1.2Studio onlybeginner

Find footage with IntelliSearch

Analyze your media once, then search for objects, faces or spoken words.

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Supplemental tutorial · Release compatibility unconfirmed. Follow the written steps for Resolve 21.1.2.

DaVinci Resolve 21 STUDIO - Best features for Creators

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Here's the approach.

IntelliSearch in Resolve Studio 21.1.2 searches analyzed media. Install the required AI models before starting; analysis time depends on the selected mode and footage.

Step by step.

Resolve 21.1.2
  1. 01

    Install the model

    Open DaVinci Resolve > Extras Download Manager and install an IntelliSearch model.

  2. 02

    Analyze the media

    Choose Faster or Better in the Media Pool options. In AI Clip Analysis, enable Analyze for IntelliSearch and run Analyze.

    Choose the analysis options before indexing media.
    Choose the analysis options before indexing media.DaVinci Resolve 21.1 · Blackmagic Design
  3. 03

    Search and check

    Open Media Pool search, choose visual or transcript search and enter your terms. Preview each result before using it.

    Search indexed media and inspect the returned shots.
    Search indexed media and inspect the returned shots.DaVinci Resolve 21.1 · Blackmagic Design

Sources & version notes

Written for DaVinci Resolve 21.1.2. Menu names and available features can differ in other versions.

Version reference: Resolve 21.1.2

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