DaVinci Resolve is a professional non-linear video editing, color grading, visual effects, and audio post-production application developed by Blackmagic Design. Used across independent filmmakers to Hollywood studios, Resolve combines five specialized pages (Cut, Edit, Color, Fusion, Fairlight, Deliver) in one unified workflow. The software's node-based architecture in both Color and Fusion pages enables non-destructive, flexible creative work — a key mental model that distinguishes Resolve from layer-based editors. When approaching any task, think "which page is designed for this?" rather than forcing one tool to do everything.