About this Video

• Video Title: The BEST FREE EFFECTS & PLUGINS for DaVinci Resolve 19
• Channel: Joris Hermans
• Speakers: Joris Hermans
• Duration: 00:08:01

Introduction

This video presents a list of free plugins and effects for DaVinci Resolve 19, categorized by provider, to enhance the software's capabilities without additional cost. The video demonstrates installation and use, highlighting time-saving features and creative effects.

Key Takeaways

• MonNodes: Offers free visual effects (like mirror slice and split randomizer) and time-saving tools (blanking generator, crop tool). Installation involves downloading, double-clicking, and automatic integration into the toolbox.
• Reactor 3: An open-source package manager with numerous free tools, scripts, effects, and plugins for Fusion and DaVinci Resolve. Installation involves downloading, dragging the file into the console window in DaVinci Resolve, and restarting.
• MotionVFX: Provides several free plugins, including Matrix, Luma transitions, and MHello 3D/DV (magnifying glass effect). These plugins are considered basic but can be enhanced through creativity and keyframing.
• MagicZoom (MrAlexTech): A free plugin for adding zoom effects with customizable settings (amount of zoom, camera shake, motion blur, zoom origin) without keyframes.
• MagicAnimate (MrAlexTech): Another free plugin by MrAlexTech, enabling animations (zooms, whips, spins, dissolves) without keyframes.
• Patrick Stirling: Offers free plugins for time-saving tasks like object tracking and image/text application, sound stabilization, split-screen effects, and magic mask.

To install Reactor 3 into DaVinci Resolve, you need to:

1. Download the Reactor installer file.
2. In DaVinci Resolve, go to "Workspace" and then "Console."
3. Drag the downloaded Reactor installer file into the console window.
4. Drop the file into the console, and Reactor will install.
5. Restart DaVinci Resolve after installation.