DaVinci Resolve Python Scripting for Workflow Automation
Automate DaVinci Resolve workflows with Python scripting using Fusion and Timeline APIs
What You Can Do
You can write production-ready Python scripts to automate complex DaVinci Resolve workflows using the Fusion and Timeline APIs. Claude helps you debug script errors, optimize performance, and build custom automation that saves hours on repetitive video editing and color grading tasks.
Features
automate clips, transitions, effects, and color correction across projects
create dynamic graphics, effects chains, and procedural animations programmatically
understand API exceptions, parameter validation, and common pitfalls
write scripts to process multiple projects, clips, or renders with consistent parameters
create reusable modules for repetitive tasks (watermarking, metadata syncing, quality checks)
quickly find Timeline and Fusion method signatures, parameters, and return types
refactor scripts to reduce rendering time and memory usage on large projects
Example Output
Example 1: Batch Color Grade Script
from DaVinciResolveScript import *
resolve = scriptapp("Resolve")
project = resolve.GetProjectManager().GetCurrentProject()
timeline = project.GetCurrentTimeline()
for clip in timeline.GetClips():
color = clip.GetColorGradeMode()
clip.SetColorGradeMode(1) # Set to DaVinci color mode
Example 2: Dynamic Fusion Graphic Generator
fusion = resolve.Fusion()
comp = fusion.GetCurrentComp()
flow = comp.GetToolList()["Text1"]
flow["StyledText"] = "Updated: " + timestamp
Example 3: Batch Watermark Application Script to automatically add watermarks to all clips in a timeline with customizable position, scale, and opacity.
What's Included
- SKILL.md: Complete guide to DaVinci Resolve Python scripting, Fusion and Timeline API architecture, debugging workflows
- Script templates: Batch processing, color grading, effect chains, metadata syncing
- Fusion API cheatsheet: Common node types, properties, connection patterns
- Timeline API reference: Clips, transitions, effects, markers, keyframes
- Debugging checklist: Common errors, print statement patterns, inspector techniques
- Performance optimization guide: Memory-efficient loops, caching, avoiding UI blocking
- Example scripts: Watermarking, proxy generation, grade sync, clip renaming
Who It's For
- Post-production editors — automate color grading, effects, and clip organization across large projects
- Motion graphics artists — programmatically generate Fusion compositions and animate parameters
- Colorists — batch apply LUTs, grades, and corrections to multiple clips consistently
- Studio automation leads — build custom workflows for repetitive tasks (watermarking, metadata, QC)
- Film/TV freelancers — speed up turnaround on multi-episode or multi-project deliverables
Best For
- Batch color grading and corrections — apply consistent grades across dozens of clips or projects
- Automated watermarking and branding — add logos, text, and lower-thirds to all clips in a timeline
- Proxy generation and transcoding workflows — automate file creation and project setup
- Metadata syncing and organization — populate project notes, markers, and clip names from external data
- Custom effect chains and templates — programmatically build and apply Fusion compositions to timeline clips
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