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+# Video Converter for DaVinci Resolve
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+This project aims to develop a standalone Python application to convert video files into formats highly compatible with DaVinci Resolve (Free edition on Linux). The goal is to provide a simple command-line tool that ensures optimal video quality, aspect ratio, and audio fidelity for editing workflows.
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+For a detailed breakdown of the project's goals, technical specifications, and development roadmap, please refer to the [DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md](DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md) file.
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+## Inspiration and Acknowledgments
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+This project draws inspiration and insights from existing open-source efforts. We gratefully acknowledge the work of the following authors and their repositories, which we have forked for easier reference during development:
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+*   **`xavier150/convert-video-for-Resolve`**: Original repository by [xavier150](https://github.com/xavier150).
+*   **`tkmxqrdxddd/davinci-video-converter`**: Original repository by [tkmxqrdxddd](https://github.com/tkmxqrdxddd).
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+Their contributions to the community provide valuable examples and starting points for developing DaVinci Resolve-compatible video conversion tools.
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