Watch Folders

Would be AMAZING to have a bin setup that automatically imports clips into the bin when they are copied to the folder on the hard drive. So I dont have to copy a file to a folder and then import it to the bin. Sounds easy enough but with tons of clips it becomes a very repetitive process. If something like this already exists, would love to know how to do it.

I know this is not an answer but you can achieve that with a script.
But I have to say from my very little experience with writing a watch folder script in python, that it is not as simple as it sounds. Especially on windows platform.

+1 for a feature request

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Yes, definitely a +1 to this.

I am currently using a plugin called Watchtower to achieve this in Premiere, and desperately want to move to Resolve, but having to manually import footage when assets are added or changed would take so much more time, it's not worth the change yet without this feature.

Still waiting for this feature......

Still waiting.......

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Still waiting anxiously...

Still waiting anxiously...

There was a mention in resolve 17.4.1, but I’m not sure is what you’re looking for.

Still waiting anxiously...

There was a mention in resolve 17.4.1, but I’m not sure is what you’re looking for.

What do you mean by a mention? Was there some sort of feature implemented into Resolve or did you mean a mention on the forums?

there was something in the release notes, I need to re-read it...

Would be useful. https://knightsoftheeditingtable.com/watchtower is the kind of functionality.

Would be useful. https://knightsoftheeditingtable.com/watchtower is the kind of functionality.

Ah. My heart skipped a beat. I would LOVE this for Resolve. L-O-V-E. Can you please integrate something like this BMD? PLEASE PLEASE???

I saw this recently :

https://switchtake.com/superbins

WHAT ARE SUPER BINS?
Project Folder Updates Auto Import Media
Save time while keeping your project folder in sync with your media pool. Any new file/folder updates to your project folder are automatically imported into your video editor media pool.

+1.

I am constantly importing new assets to my projects...especially when I'm testing out stock footage and music. This little bit of automation would reduce my overal editing time by 0.25%. It's small but definitely concrete.

This might be possible now, from the da Vinci Resolve 18 Beta release notes:
• Scripting API support to detect stale media bins and refresh them.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=158557
The remaining question: Where can I find this Scripting API, and what is this new function called?

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+1 for this builtin feature. I always re import and re import again when i shoot on next days.

This might be possible now, from the da Vinci Resolve 18 Beta release notes:
• Scripting API support to detect stale media bins and refresh them.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=158557
The remaining question: Where can I find this Scripting API, and what is this new function called?

Great question. Were you able to find out anything? If so please share!

With respect to the Scripting API, the info is found in the Help menu > Documentation > Developer >> Scripting >> README.txt document.

The commands being referenced are:

GetIsFolderStale() returns True if folder is stale in collaboration mode, False otherwise
and RefreshFolders() updates the folders in collaboration mode

What I've been doing as going to the media screen, right clicking the root folder for my source files, then clicking "Add folder and sub-folders into media pool (create bins)".

Then, when I add new files to the folders, I go back to the media tab, make sure "Master" is selected in the bottom left, and select the same "Add folder and sub-folders into media pool (create bins)"

This rescans the folders and adds the source files. It's not a watched folder plugin, but it saves many clicks.

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I never knew I needed this. Now I know I NEED this.

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Looking for this i came across a video today, maybe can be helpful to someone, i'm gonna wait for Bmd to release the function within the software, but still this looks nice.
I'm sharing the name of the video on youtube since i can't post links here

Name: SuperBins - Watch Folders / Auto Sync & Smart Import

Definitely would love this feature!! ME TOO!!!!

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I saw this recently :

https://switchtake.com/superbins

WHAT ARE SUPER BINS?
Project Folder Updates Auto Import Media
Save time while keeping your project folder in sync with your media pool. Any new file/folder updates to your project folder are automatically imported into your video editor media pool.

I bought this and it's a great substitution for Watch Folders but would love to something like it built in to Davinci.

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Please add this feature to DaVinci Resolve!

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+1 as well, this is going to hold a lot of people back from switching to Resolve, including myself

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Yes!!! +100
This would save so much time and pointless clicking.

I add item to my project folder. Then I have to click through and add it to the project. If I have a lot of files I need to scroll through them, and find just the new one that I need to bring over. Such a PIA.

+1 This seems like it would be such a basic feature and I'm sure the coding is more complicated than it seems but this would be such a great addition to the software.

yes please, +1

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Thanks for sharing Superbins. Trying it out now.
If it works, $60 is worth it.

+ 1 As an After Effects user who is constantly importing new animations, this would be AMAZING!

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Thanks for sharing Superbins. Trying it out now.
If it works, $60 is worth it.

Did it work?

100% +1 this would be a great addition and would save some editors major time

I tried a trial of Superbins & it works but is a bit fiddly. This is really a feature that should be native to Resolve, especially since they already have the infrastructure with the proxies generator!

+1 (again)

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waiting for this