Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Advanced Panel User Manual
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Neither result is universally better or worse then the other. Which is preferable depends on the image
you’re working on, and the type of result you’re looking for. You might prefer some shots to be a bit
softer, while you’d like other shots to be a bit sharper. The real point is that the node-based image
processing of DaVinci Resolve lets you choose which technique works best for you.
Note: If you apply noise reduction and make color adjustments within the same node, noise reduction
is processed first, followed by color adjustments.
Using Noise Reduction Controls with the DaVinci Resolve
Control Surface
All three noise reduction controls are available via rotary knobs on the PRIMARIES, NOISE REDUCTION
control group on the center panel.
To open the noise reduction controls on the DaVinci Resolve control surface:
Press the PRIMARIES or MAIN display button on the center panel, whichever is
visible depending on which control group is currently displayed.
Left, the image with NR (node 2) applied prior to contrast expansion (node 1); Right, the image with NR
(node 2) applied afterwards; Noise is reduced in both instances, but detail is handled differently