If you bought, or are considering buying, the Mini panel then this is for you.
Resolve is a powerful too on its own, but for the professional colorist a panel is an essential addition to add addition control and speed to the grading workflow.
In this video from the official Blackmagic Design channel, you’ll get an overview of how to use the Panel’s
- Trackballs & rings
- Navigation and playback controls
- Offset, Log, Temp & Tint
- Adjustment Controls
- Custom curves interface
- Power windows
- Qualifiers tools
This is also helpful for the Micro panel, since that smaller device has all the same controls as the bottom part of the Mini panel.
Everything past the 15 minute mark is Micro Panel only.
Do you use a panel? What are your favorite features?

Gedaly is the Managing Editor of DVresolve.com. He is a professional editor, having cut national commercials for major companies, and does color & VFX for indie films at Mask & Feather. He’s also a filmmaker, writing and directing shorts & features. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor and former marketing strategist for large brands.
I am a beginner. Just started using DVR I strongly thanks for this great opportunity that allows me to explore resolve before buying the studio version.