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Understanding Resolve databases

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Understanding Resolve databases

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- Resolve supports two types of databases, disc databases, and SQL databases. Let's talk a moment about the difference between these two types of databases and why you might choose one over the other. The first question to answer is do I need to work with a team of artists who need to access my database simultaneously from multiple computer stations? And if the answer is yes, then you need to work with a SQL database when you're using DaVinci Resolve. SQL databases allow a single computer to share databases between multiple computers on the same network. You can even use this setup to have a second computer start a few renders for you while you're working on your primary station on another project, the downside is it adds some complexity to database management. Your project and database files aren't located in a folder that you can move around. Instead it's inside this kind of nebulous database structure, and you'll…

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