DaVinci Resolve

Overview

Automate DaVinci Resolve — the professional NLE with built-in color grading, Fusion VFX, and Fairlight audio. This skill covers the Resolve Scripting API (Python and Lua) for programmatic control of projects, timelines, media pools, color grades, render jobs, and Fusion compositions. Build batch workflows, automate repetitive edits, manage render queues, and integrate Resolve into production pipelines.

Instructions

Step 1: Scripting API Setup

Resolve must be running. Scripts run from the Workspace > Scripts menu or the Console need no setup. For a script launched from a terminal, enable it in Resolve under Preferences > System > General > "External scripting using" (Local), and set these variables (values from Blackmagic's README):