DaVinci Resolve 18: What's New and Exciting in the Latest Release Notes

Blackmagic Design has just released DaVinci Resolve 18, a major update that brings numerous improvements and new features to the popular video editing software. In this article, we'll dive into the key changes and updates in the latest release notes.

Addressing Key Issues

DaVinci Resolve 18 addresses several critical issues that affected previous versions of the software. These include:

* Trimming ARRI clips using media management: The issue is now resolved, ensuring a smoother editing experience for users working with ARRI footage.

* Incorrect trimming for some H.264 clips in media management: This problem has been fixed, eliminating errors and inaccuracies during the editing process.

* Potential loss of video elements with live save disabled: DaVinci Resolve 18 ensures that all video elements are preserved even when live saving is disabled.

* Track name metadata issue when performing audio sync: The software now accurately handles track names during audio syncing, reducing potential errors and inconsistencies.

Other notable fixes include:

* Rendering in place using render cache instead of originals

* Resolving the issue with gallery still files being retained after deletion

* Addressing large YouTube uploads that failed to complete

New Features and Applications

DaVinci Resolve 18 also introduces several new features and applications, including:

* A new version of the DaVinci Resolve Project Server for Mac OS and Windows, available for download from the Blackmagic Design Support page.

* The Blackmagic Proxy Generator, a standalone application included in the DaVinci Resolve Studio installer.

* The DaVinci Resolve Monitoring app, also included in the DaVinci Resolve Studio installer.

* A new lightweight version of the Blackmagic Proxy Generator, called Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite, which is part of the DaVinci Resolve and DaVinci Resolve Studio installers.

Important Notes and Recommendations

Before upgrading to DaVinci Resolve 18, it's essential to review the following:

* The project library upgrade: DaVinci Resolve 18 requires a project library upgrade from all versions prior to 18.0b5.

* Backup and restoration of databases: We strongly recommend backing up your existing database (both DiskDB and PostgreSQL) and then restoring that database for the upgrade before upgrading to this release.

Concluding Thoughts

The latest release of DaVinci Resolve 18 is a significant update that addresses key issues, introduces new features, and provides improved performance. Existing customers can download the software from the Blackmagic Design Support page at no additional charge. If you're currently using an earlier version of DaVinci Resolve, we recommend upgrading to take advantage of these exciting changes and enhancements.

Davinci resolve 18 release notes