OpenClip for Documentary Filmmakers × DaVinci Resolve
After your DaVinci Resolve color grade and edit, let OpenClip's AI find the most powerful moments and package them as short-form clips — automatically.
Documentary filmmakers who color grade and edit in DaVinci Resolve can export their graded master and feed it into OpenClip, getting AI-detected short clips with face-tracked framing and word-level captions — preserving their visual quality while automating distribution.
Pain Points We Solve
Pre-Release Audience Building
Upload raw interview recordings from your documentary subjects
Let AI Viral Moment Detection identify the most emotionally powerful and hook-driven soundbites
Review clip candidates and select moments that intrigue viewers without spoiling the narrative
Apply word-level captions to maximize reach on muted mobile feeds
Export in vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
Release clips consistently during production and post-production to build anticipation
Post-Release Clip Campaign
Upload key interview segments and powerful scenes from the finished documentary
Use batch processing to analyze multiple segments at once
Select clips that highlight different subjects, themes, or emotional moments
Customize captions with a preset that matches your documentary's visual tone
Export in multiple formats and distribute across all social platforms to drive streaming or screening views
Setup with DaVinci Resolve + OpenClip: AI Clip Selection Meets Professional Post-Production
Upload Your Long-Form Video to OpenClip
Log into your OpenClip dashboard and upload your source video — whether it's a podcast, interview, webinar, or YouTube video. OpenClip will transcribe the audio and begin scoring segments for engagement and viral potential.
Review and Select Clip Candidates
OpenClip identifies 5–15 clip candidates per video, ranked by hook strength and narrative completeness. Browse the candidates and select the clips you want to develop further in DaVinci Resolve.
Export Clips from OpenClip
Export your selected clips as MP4 files. Choose 9:16 for vertical short-form content or 16:9 if you want maximum flexibility inside DaVinci Resolve's timeline. You can include or exclude OpenClip's AI captions at export time.
Create a New Project in DaVinci Resolve
Open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project. Set your timeline resolution to match the aspect ratio of your OpenClip exports — 1080x1920 for vertical clips or 1920x1080 for horizontal.
Import OpenClip Exports into the Media Pool
In the Media page, import your downloaded OpenClip MP4 files into the Media Pool. Drag them onto the timeline in the Edit page to begin your post-production workflow.
Color Grade, Mix Audio, and Finish
Use DaVinci Resolve's Color page for professional grading, the Fairlight page for audio polish, and the Edit page for any final trimming or title additions before rendering your finished clips.
Features
Upload from DaVinci Resolve
Export your graded DaVinci Resolve timeline and upload directly to OpenClip for automated clip extraction.
AI Moment Detection
AI analyzes your documentary transcript to surface the most gripping, shareable segments.
Multi-Speaker Face Tracking
AI automatically identifies and tracks interview subjects, keeping them centered in every vertical clip.
Customizable Captions
10 word-level caption presets let you match your documentary's aesthetic without rebuilding captions in Resolve.
Viral Potential Scoring
Every clip candidate is scored for hook strength, engagement, and narrative completeness before you export.
Batch Processing
Process multiple documentary exports or series episodes in one go and receive clip candidates for each.
Frequently Asked Questions
From DaVinci Resolve to Short-Form Gold
Export your graded documentary and let OpenClip extract the clips that will grow your audience.