

Optimized for MultiTouch technology and Apple Pencil, DaVinci Resolve for iPad features support for cut and color pages providing access to DaVinci’s image technology, color finishing tools and latest HDR workflows. Overall Davinci Resolve does elevate the usability of the iPad much more than we have experienced before, though now it has the challenge of bringing power users on board.Blackmagic Design has introduced Resolve for iPad, so creators can extend video workflows in new ways and new places.

Yes, you can connect the iPad to a larger display, though that does somewhat defeat the purpose of the iPad. One limit is that even with the 12.9-inch screen, there is still limited real estate so once you factor in the many icons and features present, the workflow does feel cramped at times.

As the iPad is still pretty much a touch device, one thing Blackmagic can look at, is to enhance the experience by making the app more touch intuitive, instead of relying heavily on the keyboard. We don’t fault the developers, as it would already be a challenge to mirror the experience on two different machines and operating systems, but we can see where Blackmagic is headed, and we’re excited to know their final destination. While there will be updates to rectify this, things are not as smooth, even on the all new and very capable M2 chipset. Rendering of 4K and 8k footage does take some time to edit, and once you start including effects, the app will crash and freeze at times, which does become frustrating.

We tested the software on Apple’s new iPad Pro, powered by their latest M2 chip, and the experience, while great, can be improved upon. You can access a version of these programs via the shortcut feature hidden in sub menus, but according to Blackmagic they aren’t ready for the iPad quite yet but hopefully in the future. Davinci Resolve for the iPad launches with Cut and Color tabs, which would suffice for many, but since Resolve is very much a pro app, the lack of edit, Fusion, Fairlight, Deliver and Media tabs does leave power users wanting more. While there is an abundance of AI attributes that will push your video editing to the next level, the app is still in development, which means the current experience will vary depending on your knowledge of the features available.
