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How to Fix DaVinci Resolve Motion Graphics Crashes

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Here’s a comprehensive tutorial to help resolve motion graphics crashes in DaVinci Resolve:

Common Causes and Solutions

1. Graphics Memory Management

  • Clear your graphics cache before starting intensive motion graphics work. Navigate to Preferences > Media Storage and click “Clean Up Cache Files”
  • Reduce the timeline resolution while working on complex graphics by selecting “Half Resolution” or “Quarter Resolution” in the playback settings

2. System Optimization

  • Close unnecessary background applications to free up system resources
  • Update your graphics drivers to the latest stable version
  • If using Windows, disable Game Mode and Game Bar which can interfere with GPU allocation

3. Project Settings Adjustments

  • Lower the timeline resolution to 1920×1080 while working, then switch back to higher resolutions for final render
  • Change “Optimized Media” format to a less demanding codec like DNxHR SQ
  • Set “Working Color Space” to “Rec.709” unless specifically needed otherwise

4. Motion Graphics Best Practices

  • Break complex animations into separate compositions
  • Use adjustment layers for effects instead of applying directly to clips
  • Pre-render particularly complex segments as intermediate media
  • Keep node trees as simple as possible by combining similar effects

5. Hardware Recommendations

  • Ensure your GPU has at least 8GB VRAM for complex motion graphics
  • Maintain at least 32GB system RAM
  • Use an SSD for media cache and project files

6. Emergency Recovery

If Resolve crashes while working on motion graphics:

  • Launch Resolve and open the project
  • Navigate to the auto-save folder (usually in Documents/BlackMagic Design/DaVinci Resolve)
  • Restore the most recent auto-save version
  • Export your motion graphics template or composition for backup

Additional Tips

  • Regular saving and project backups are crucial
  • Consider using proxy media for complex projects
  • Monitor GPU temperature and usage while working
  • Keep your DaVinci Resolve installation up to date

Following these guidelines should significantly reduce crashes when working with motion graphics in DaVinci Resolve. If problems persist, consider reaching out to the BlackMagic Design support forums for specific hardware configurations.

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