Editing color grade and UI text size in DaVinci Resolve Allavio helps you maintain comfort and precision during long sessions. The interface scales clearly so you can see nodes, curves, and metadata without straining your eyes.
This guide walks through adjusting interface text size, workspace scaling, and project settings for consistent results across different monitors and workflows. Follow each step to keep captions, timelines, and tooltips readable.
| Interface Area | Scaling Method | Immediate Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Window and Timeline | UI Text Size slider in Preferences | Text in nodes, headers, and toolbars | Detailed node editing |
| Playback and Viewer Overlays | Playback Zoom and FrameGrab settings | Zoom level for safe areas and text overlays | Monitoring and caption checks |
| Workspace Panels and Lists | Workspace-specific scaling factors | Size of text in metadata and bins | Organizing clips and effects |
| Delivery and Render Metadata | Project settings and field chart templates | Burn-in and on-screen display text | Final export compliance checks |
Adjust UI Text Size in Preferences
Use the Preferences menu to set a global UI text size that applies across nodes, timelines, and panels. This change keeps labels readable on high-resolution displays.
Navigate to Settings, then General, and adjust the UI Text Size slider. Confirm the change by restarting the interface or relaunching DaVinci Resolve Allavio for full effect.
Change Playback Zoom for Viewer Text
Playback Zoom adjusts how much of the timeline and source viewer you see, which affects the apparent size of captions and on-screen text. Use keyboard shortcuts to change zoom level quickly during edits.
Press the plus and minus keys while the viewer is active to zoom in and out. You can also set custom zoom percentages in Playback Settings for precise control over text clarity.
Set Workspace-Specific Scaling
Each workspace can have its own scaling so editors who focus on color, effects, or deliverables see text at a comfortable size. Adjust scaling in the workspace panel menu to fit your workflow.
Open the Workspace menu, choose Workspace Settings, and change the scaling factor. This update resizes text in bins, the color mixer, and script notes without affecting the main viewer size.
Configure Field Chart and Metadata Display
Field charts and burn-in metadata need clear text for broadcast compliance, so you can adjust templates and on-screen display settings separately from general UI scaling. Check these options during project setup.
Open the Project Settings menu, go to Master Settings, and select your field chart template. Preview the burn-in text and verify that numbers, timecode, and channel labels remain legible on different monitors.
Optimize Your Editing Workflow
- Set UI Text Size in Preferences for consistent labels and buttons.
- Use Playback Zoom to control viewer text size during monitoring.
- Adjust workspace scaling for bins, mixers, and metadata panels.
- Check field chart templates to ensure burn-in text stays readable.
- Test changes on different monitors to confirm legibility.
FAQ
Reader questions
Why does text in nodes remain small after I change UI Text Size?
Node scaling depends on the UI Text Size setting in Preferences and the zoom level of the Node Editor. Adjust the slider in Settings and use the zoom controls inside the Node Editor for larger text.
Can I set different playback zoom levels for each monitor?
Playback zoom applies to the active viewer session, so you can set individual zoom levels on each monitor by focusing on the correct viewer and using zoom shortcuts or Playback Settings.
Will changing workspace scaling affect my project rendering?
Workspace scaling only changes the size of on-screen text and panels. It does not alter clip resolution, project frame rate, or the content of your final render.
How do I keep captions legible when using Field Chart templates?
Select a field chart template with high contrast text in Master Settings, preview the burn-in on a test clip, and adjust the size and position in the OSD settings if necessary.