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DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a Photo page with RAW import, album-style organization, and color-grade tools, plus AI and visual effects, making it a plausible Lightroom alternative for casual users and video editors alike—though it still lacks Lightroom’s strongest organizing/exporting features and Photoshop-like pixel editing.
DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a Photo page that ingests RAW stills, catalogs images, and applies node-based grading within the same project as video, unifying photography with cinema and reducing cross-app friction. The shift targets Adobe’s Lightroom/Photoshop model by delivering a single, end-to-end workflow inside Resolve, aided by AI tools and enhanced Fusion/Fairlight, with a cost advantage via a free version and a one-time Studio license.
Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a new Photo page that lets editors color-grade and refine stills at their source resolution, plus a LightBox album view and tethering for select cameras. The update centers on AI features like IntelliSearch for object/keyword/face search, CineFocus with post-record focal shifts and bokeh, and facial tools to age, reshape, or remove blemishes, along with UltraSharpen and Motion Deblur. Other improvements include four‑point Bezier easing for keyframes, multi-clip edits, Fusion tweaks from Cut/Edit pages, multi-language spell check, a font/emoji toolset, Picture-in-Picture, and native support for OGraf HTML graphics and Lottie animations. A public beta is available now from Blackmagic Design, with a general release date to be announced.
Blackmagic Design unveiled the URSA Cine Immersive 100G, the first commercial camera system designed to output live immersive 3D video for Apple Vision Pro, powered by 100G Ethernet; it ships in Q3 2026 at $29,145 (the URSA Cine Live Encoder adds ProRes SMPTE-2110-22 output for $1,645). The dual 8K stereoscopic cameras capture 180-degree FOV with 8,160 x 7,200 per eye, 16 stops of dynamic range, up to 90 fps, and offer multiple I/O (12G-SDI, USB-C, XLR, 8-pin Lemo). Blackmagic notes it has been used on MotoGP: Tour De Force, BBC Proms, and other projects, while the original URSA Cine Immersive remains available at $27,495.
Blackmagic Design unveils DaVinci Resolve 21 with a new Photo page that lets users import and manage RAW photos directly in Resolve, apply node-based color grading, preview changes across albums in real time, and tether cameras; it also adds AI facial editing (age, reshaping, blemish removal) plus upscaling and motion deblurring, and integrates Fusion/VFX workflows, with most features in the free version and selective AI tools only in the Studio ($295); collaboration via Blackmagic Cloud requires a subscription.
Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 21 now supports still photos in its free version, bringing Hollywood-grade color tools, node-based editing, RAW photo support (Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, ProRAW), tethering, and film-look effects to stills alongside video, with more advanced features in the paid Studio version.
Blackmagic Design's new Camera ProDock accessory transforms the iPhone 17 Pro into a professional cinema camera with features like timecode, genlock, HDMI monitoring, and ProRes RAW recording, signaling a shift towards smartphones becoming viable tools for high-end filmmaking and virtual production.
In 2024, the ARRI ALEXA 265, Sony VENICE series, and ARRI ALEXA 35 are leading digital cinema cameras, each excelling in medium, large, and Super 35 formats respectively. These cameras cater to diverse filmmaking needs, from blockbusters to indie projects. Meanwhile, Blackmagic Design is challenging the market with its URSA Cine 12K and URSA Cine 65, offering high-resolution and medium-format options at competitive prices, thus democratizing high-quality filmmaking tools.
Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 19 with AI-powered features for editing, color grading, and audio, along with new products including the Micro Color Panel for iPad, a 17K 65mm camera, and the Pyxis 6K cube camera. The new version introduces AI-powered motion tracking, color grading tools, and a Lightroom-like noise reduction system, while the Micro Color Panel offers enhanced control for iPad editing. Additionally, the Pyxis 6K camera and URSA Cine 12K and 17K models were announced, featuring high-resolution capabilities and advanced features.
Blackmagic Design has unveiled the PYXIS 6K Camera, featuring a box design, 6K sensor, and dual CFexpress media recorders, priced at $2,995 USD. The camera offers a full-frame sensor, dual native ISO up to 25,600, and multiple lens mount options. It can shoot in various resolutions and frame rates, records in Blackmagic RAW, and features a built-in 4" HDR touchscreen. With a range of connections for audio, monitoring, and power, the camera also supports streaming to platforms like YouTube and Facebook. The PYXIS 6K will be available in June and is expected to be a disruptor in the market despite lacking internal ND filters and ProRes recording options.
Blackmagic Design unveiled the URSA Cine 17K with a 65mm sensor at NAB 2024, offering a resolution of 17.520×8.040 pixels and a claimed dynamic range of 16 stops. The camera, set to be available with either an ARRI LPL or Hasselblad mount, aims to make large format cinematography more accessible. While the price and exact release date are yet to be announced, the camera is expected to be a game-changer for professionals seeking a "larger-than-full-frame" look in their cinematography projects.
Blackmagic Design has announced the release of the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, specifically designed for the iPad, at a price of $495, set to be available worldwide in May. The panel, about the size of a computer keyboard, features three weighted trackballs and 12 control knobs for adjusting various settings. It connects to the iPad via Bluetooth or USB-C and includes controls typically found on larger panels, maintaining familiarity for editors. The company plans to offer localized versions in multiple languages and will demonstrate the panel at NAB 2024.
Blackmagic Design has unveiled DaVinci Resolve 19, the latest version of its popular NLE software, featuring a built-in film look creator, AI-powered tools such as IntelliTrack AI tracker, and new Fairlight audio features. The update also includes a "Defocus Background" tool, AI-powered UltraNR noise reduction, and enhancements for live TV broadcast capabilities. DaVinci Resolve 19 is currently in public beta, with the free version available and the Studio version priced at $295.
Blackmagic Design has launched the public beta of DaVinci Resolve 19, which introduces AI features, text-based timeline editing, film look creation, and more. The update focuses on using machine learning tools to accelerate common tasks for post-production professionals, with new features in editing, color grading, effects, audio, and delivery. The AI implementation aims to reduce tedious tasks, and new tools for Fusion and Fairlight are also included. DaVinci Resolve 19 is available in public beta, with the free version continuing to be offered and the Studio version priced at $295.
Blackmagic Design has introduced the Ursa Cine 12K, a high-end video camera designed for professional productions, featuring a new full-frame image sensor with 12K resolution, 16 stops of dynamic range, and various aspect ratios. Priced at $14,995, it offers industry-standard features, including 8TB of built-in storage, and supports high-speed recording at up to 80 fps in 12K resolution. The camera is aimed at high-end production and is available for order with PL and locking EF mounts, with an optional LPL mount also available.