Episode 208: DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom Killer?

About this episode

The episode discusses the new Photos module in DaVinci Resolve and its potential to replace Lightroom, along with other photography-related topics.

The well regarded video editor DaVinci Resolve just introduced a Photos module inside the app, making some people wonder whether the free software could replace traditional photography tools like Lightroom. We also talk about a book of passport photos, photos that change history and film simulations. (Image: Black Magic Design) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website , Jeff's photos , Jeff on Instagram , Jeff on Glass , Jeff on Mastodon , Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website , Kirk's photos , Kirk on Instagram , Kirk on Glass , Kirk on Mastodon , Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: ( View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co ) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Book Review: 'Passport Photo Service,' by Philip SHarkey , NYTimes Occasionally a picture can change the course of history , The Guardian DaVinci Resolve The color grading tool used by Hollywood now supports still photos - and it’s free , Digital Camera World The film simulation rabbit hole: Why digital photographers are obsessing over analog looks , Digital Camera World Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera The difference between drinking coffee and tea Parachute Backup at Mac App Store Episodes on Backups…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Carlson, Kirk McElhearn

Topics covered

• DaVinci Resolve
• Lightroom
• photography tools
• film simulations
• passport photos
• history through photos

Keywords

• DaVinci Resolve
• Lightroom
• photography
• film simulations
• passport photos
• photo history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Magic Design, Digital Camera World, The Guardian

Products: DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom

Books & works: Passport Photo Service

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