Resolve workflow

Autograph Live Link in DaVinci Resolve: setup checklist

Maxon's Live Link help page turns Autograph's Resolve story from a vague integration claim into a concrete workflow. The useful read is simple: treat Autograph projects as Resolve generators only after the main composition and exposed parameters are deliberate.

What has to be true

  • The Autograph project needs a main composition.
  • Any Resolve-facing controls should be exposed as user parameters on that main composition.
  • Filter projects need an image parameter marked as the modifier source.
  • Transition projects need separate before and after clip inputs.
  • Hot reloading can help iteration, but final renders still need a controlled test pass.

Why this matters

This is one of the first Autograph workflow signals that is more practical than launch positioning. It gives editors a real path for reusable motion elements inside Resolve, while still making clear that setup discipline matters. A project that looks fine inside Autograph is not automatically a clean Resolve generator.

What to test first

Start with a small generator: one main composition, one text control, one color control, and one timing-sensitive animation. Then test a filter or transition only after the generator path behaves. If you are using Autograph Starter, check the watermark and Full HD limits before promising delivery.

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