Set up Davinci Resolve 16 to RUN LIKE A BEAST

--- **Overall Course Rating:** 4.65/5 **Pros:** - **Informative Content:** The course provided valuable information on settings and optimizations that were previously complicated for users. Many learners reported that their machines are now functioning well after applying the techniques taught in the course. - **Practical Application:** Users appreciated the hands-on approach to troubleshooting and optimizing DaVinci Resolve settings, making the course very useful in a practical sense. - **Concise and Efficient:** The course was praised for being to the point, concise, and fluff-free, which is particularly beneficial for those looking to set up DaVinci Resolve for efficiency. - **Recommendation for Novice Users:** Even a novice user transitioning from Final Cut Pro X to DaVinci Resolve 16 found the course excellent and opening new approaches. - **Cost-Saving Advice:** The course provided good guidance on how to manage slower computers without the need for immediate upgrades, thus saving users money. - **Initial Overview:** It was recommended as an initial tutorial to ensure a solid foundation before diving into more comprehensive Resolve tutorials. - **Clear Explanations:** Some learners highlighted that the instructor explained the implications of recommendations and provided clear explanations for many of the other available options, which is a rarity in similar courses. **Cons:** - **Speech Clarity:** A few users reported difficulties understanding the instructor due to fast speech and an accent. This could be a barrier for some learners, especially those who are already new to DaVinci Resolve. - **Subtitle Assistance:** The subtitles were described as little help in understanding the concepts that were not clearly articulated verbally. - **Instruction Clarity:** Some sections of the course were criticized for being too rambling and less concise, with some statements repeated unnecessarily. A cleaned-up version with clearer, more direct instructions would improve learner experience. - **User Interface Differences:** One user noted that the layout of their screen differed from the instructor's and suggested including tips on laying out the screens for a better alignment with learners' setups. - **Pace of Learning:** For brand new users, the course content was described as useful but noted that they might need to revisit the course after gaining more experience with DaVinci Resolve. **General Feedback:** The course received high praise for its ability to address common issues related to playback on computers and for providing a broad overview of the basics in DaVinci Resolve. The majority of learners found the course helpful, with many stating they would recommend it to others. The balance between explaining the implications of selected settings and presenting other available options was highlighted as a strong point of the course. --- **Final Verdict:** This course is highly recommended for users of all levels who want to optimize their DaVinci Resolve experience, especially those with slower computers or who are transitioning from other editing software. It would be beneficial for the instructor to address the issues related to speech clarity and instructional redundancy in future updates of the course. With these improvements, the course could become even more accessible and helpful for a wider audience.