Working with Panasonic GH4 4K files in DaVinci Resolve


How can I import and edit Panasonic GH4 4K files in DaVinci Resolve? If you are having issues working with GH4 4K recordings in DaVinci Resolve, you may wish to read this post. It explains a way of converting GH4 4K video to ProRes/DNxHD for use in DaVinci Resolve flawlessly.
import and edit Panasonic GH4 4K files in DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Lite has problems editing Panasonic GH4 4K footage
“Hi, there, I have ordered a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 camera which is able to record 4K 4096×2160 at 24p and UHD 4K 3840×2160 at 30p/24p. Before the GH4, I used to shoot most of the stuff I do (weddings and documentary) in 1080p with my old Canon, since that’s the best suitable delivery format. Now I shoot in 4K with GH4 which delivers the best image quality. But none of my clients can play back 4K today, so I don’t see the benefits (today). Also, my current editing program (the free DaVinci Resolve Lite) seems not to handle full 4K available in GH4. Can anybody kindly recommend a workaround to go about this? Thanks.”

As the world’s first DSLM camera to record 4K videos, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 truly meets the needs of professionals. If for some reason you experience any issues editing GH4 4K footage in DaVinci Resolve, we would recommend transcoding GH4 4K footage to a format that is compatible with your editing program first. Here’s how to convert GH4 4K video to ProRes/DNxHD for DaVinci Resolve editing.

Software requirement
HD Video Converter
working with GH4 4K recordings in DaVinci Resolveconverting GH4 4K video to ProRes/DNxHD for DaVinci Resolve
This converter is easy to use and supports many different formats. Picture quality is very good for 4K and HD conversions. It will do what you want at a reasonable price.

Guide: How to convert GH4 4K video to Davinci Resolve editable format?

The steps:
Step 1: Start up HD Video Converter as a GH4 4K Converter for DaVinci Resolve. When its main interface pops up, click ‘Add File’ to input your source media.
DaVinci Resolve Lite has problems editing Panasonic GH4 4K footage

Step 2: Choose output format for DaVinci Resolve
To convert GH4 4K video to DNxHD for DaVinci Resolve, from ‘Format’ bar, select ‘Avid DNxHD (*.mov)’ as output format under ‘Avid Media Composer’ column.
convert GH4 4K video to DNxHD for DaVinci Resolve

To encode GH4 4K video to ProRes 422 for DaVinci Resolve, you can choose ‘Final Cut Pro’ > ‘Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)’ as target format.
encode GH4 4K video to ProRes 422 for DaVinci Resolve
Notes:
1. The ‘ProRes’ profile is only available in the Mac version of HD Video Converter.
2. If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.

Step 3: Custom video and audio settings
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.

Step 4: Start GH4 4K video to DNxHD/ProRes MOV Conversion
When ready, click ‘Convert’ to start format conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the exported DNxHD/ProRes MOV files for use in DaVinci Resolve  with optimum performance.

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