DaVinci Resolve 21 is Finally Out of Beta!

DaVinci Resolve 21 is finally out of beta! This is the full version we’ve been waiting for. It’s packed with hundreds of new features that make editing, color grading, and audio work much smoother for everyone.

The new AI tools are huge time-savers. IntelliSearch helps you find clips fast, and CineFocus lets you adjust your focal points. There is even a new Photo page so you can grade still images with your favorite color tools.

Fusion fans now have over 70 new tools from Krokodove to play with. Fairlight also added folder tracks to keep your audio organized. It’s a massive update that feels very stable and ready for your next big project.

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Is the Cloud Over? Strata V2 Wants Your Hard Drive

For years, we’ve been told we have to upload files to the cloud to work together. It’s slow and pricey. Strata V2 tries to flip this by letting you share your local drives directly with others across the globe.

It looks like a regular folder. You can drag files from a remote drive right into Resolve. No uploading is needed. It sounds like a dream for those tired of paying for Dropbox or Lucid Link every month.

I’m a bit skeptical if home internet can really handle this for everyone. Security and speed are big questions. Still, it’s a very interesting idea. If you have fast web speeds, it might finally break the cloud’s grip.

Move Your Project From Premiere to Resolve Without the Mess

Moving a project from Premiere to Resolve is usually a mess. Maybe you need to finish the edit or start the color grade. Usually, an XML means losing your speed ramps. It is a huge pain to fix those transforms manually.

That is where Relink comes in. It is a data tool that moves your whole timeline between systems. It keeps your audio automation and re-maps exactly as they were. It stops the heartbreak of losing your hard work during a move.

Best of all, they have a free Premiere to Resolve converter. It turns your project file into a Resolve file with your cuts and transitions intact. It makes the jump between apps feel seamless for the first time.

New Fairlight Live Beta Adds Better Mixing Tools

Blackmagic just released Beta 3 for Fairlight Live. The new “fader flip” lets you map sends right to the faders. There is also a new control row in the mixer. It lets you arm channels for record or playback in one quick click.

The new auto mixer is perfect for panels. It handles ducking for up to eight people automatically. If one person speaks, the others get quiet. You can even give the host priority so they always stay on top of the mix.

This update adds OSC support for remote mixing and better Mac tool links. You can now add many channels at once with custom colors. These small workflow tweaks make a huge difference when you are running a live event.

The PYXIS 6K Just Got a Massive Autofocus Boost

The PYXIS 6K just got a big boost with the Camera 10.2 update. The best part is the new phase detect autofocus. It makes keeping your subject sharp so much easier. It even tracks faces and objects as they move around the frame.

We also got support for Blackmagic Cloud stream routing. Now you can send a live feed from your camera right to the studio. You can even stream to many platforms at once. This is a game changer for remote workflows.

This update is a free download on the Blackmagic website. It makes the PYXIS feel like a whole new tool. If you have one, go grab the update and try out that tracking. It really simplifies things on a busy set.

Keep creating, stay curious, and never stop pushing your creative boundaries!

Stay creative,
Justin R.