Dolby Vision Trims License

The Dolby Vision license unlocks the full artistic trim controls to create an additional layer of metadata in a fast and easy way. The $1,000 perpetual license works on multiple machines in your facility and it activates the full shot-by-shot artistic trims to adjust the mapping. This is most commonly used by colorists to create shows for top studios.

You can get a license through the Dolby Professional Store.

How much is the Dolby Vision license?

The Dolby Vision mastering and playback perpetual license is $1,000 and works on multiple machines in your facility. A single license will activate the trim controls on all Dolby Vision compatible Color Grading & Packaging Systems in your facility.

If you want to test the Dolby Vision workflow using the trim controls, you can sign up for our Dolby Vision Certified Professional program and receive a temporary evaluation license on request.

Is this an annual Dolby Vision trims license that requiring renewal?

No. this is a perpetual license that does not expire. This is a one-time purchase.

Can I use the Dolby Vision trims license on multiple machines at my facility?

Yes, you may install the Dolby Vision trims license and Professional Tools on multiple machines in the same facility. The terms and conditions indicate that you cannot install the license outside of your physical facility. If you have multiple locations around the city, state, or country, you are required to purchase separate licenses for each facility location.

Do I need a Dolby Vision trims license if I'm just a QC house?

It is not likely that you need a Dolby Vision trims license. Typically, a QC house can use the built-in Dolby Vision mapping process and the free Dolby Vision Professional Tools (Metafier, Mezzinator, etc.), which is freely available for download on the Dolby Customer portal here.

Are there temporary Dolby Vision trims licenses to test?

Temporary Dolby Vision licenses are not available. Most color correctors offer free Dolby Vision analysis and mapping to do the testing on your content, just not he trim controls to adjust the mapping.

What if I lose my perpetual Dolby Vision trims license that I purchased online?

It's critical to retain your order confirmation email with the license download link and the access to your Dolby Professional Store account. Dolby is not responsible for a lost license.

Do I get the Dolby Vision Professional Tools with my Dolby Vision trims license purchase?

The Professional Tools are separate from the trims license and are freely available for download on the Dolby Customer portal here.

How do I install the Dolby Vision trims license?

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve:

Import the license key by choosing File > Dolby Vision > Load License, and its successful installation will enable the Dolby Vision palette to be displayed on the Color page. You will need to restart Resolve for this to take effect. Please note the “load license” button will be greyed out in Cut/Delivery workspace. For more information, refer to our tutorial video here.

Some Resolve for Mac customers report issues loading their license file. You can get around this by renaming it “license.bin” and copying it to Macintosh HD/ Library/Application Support/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/DolbyVision.

Filmlight Baselight:

To install the license, rename the ﬁle to “dolbyvision.lic” and copy it into the /vol/.support/etc folder on the Baselight (Linux: /usr/ﬂ/etc/; Mac: “Library/ Application Support/FilmLight/etc/). Close and restart the application if it’s running, as it only checks for the license on startup.

Digital Vision Nucoda:

To install the license, rename the ﬁle to “DolbyCM_License.bin” and copy it into C:/Nucoda/License.

SGO Mistika:

To install the license, rename the ﬁle to “dv_license.bin” and copy it into C:\Users\*your_user*\SGO AppData\localshared\dolby

Colorfront Transkoder:

To install the license ﬁle, copy it into C:/Program Files/OSD2018/license

Autodesk Flame:

To install the license ﬁle, double click on the HDR FX and click on “Setup.” Then click the “Install License” and select the license file.

Will I need to update my trims license for a new version of Resolve or Baselight?

The trims license activates controls and functionality in the third-party color grading and mastering systems. Software upgrades and config files are delivered through the third-party solution. In rare cases, when updating to a new version of Resolve, you may need to re-install the trims license. You will not need to get a 'software' update of the license itself.

What if I have technical support questions about how to use the Dolby Vision trims license and controls?

We recommend taking the self-guided Dolby Vision Post Production learning. We also recommend you search your question on the Dolby Vision Post-Production Knowledge Base or the Dolby Vision Post-Production Forums. Similarly, you can refer to our Resolve trims tutorial video here. If your question is not covered there, you can contact us.