This week,  an intriguing AI feature from Adobe that I’d love to see in Resolve, a look at NVIDIA’s powerhouse RTX 5090 for content creators, a time-saving tip on mastering PowerGrades in Resolve, and a behind-the-scenes update on the tools I’m working on. Let’s jump in!

New tool from Adobe I’d like to see in Resolve.

I find it interesting to see how other editing platforms are evolving. Adobe just rolled out some changes to Premiere Pro and After Effects. The main thing that caught my eye was Adobe’s AI Media Intelligence system in Premiere Pro. It automatically tags footage with details like objects and camera angles.

Adobe also added multilingual caption translation for 17 languages. After Effects got some performance upgrades too, with better caching and HDR support. For Canon users, Frame.io now offers native Camera to Cloud support for the C400 and C80. This means editors can start working with footage almost as soon as it’s shot. As Resolve users, we’ve had similar cloud upload capabilities since Resolve 18, which has been working great for many of us.

I’m excited to see this kind of competition in the market. While I’m happy with Resolve’s capabilities, seeing features like AI metadata tagging in other platforms makes me hopeful that we might see similar innovations in future Resolve updates. Competition often leads to better tools for everyone, and I’m looking forward to seeing how Blackmagic responds with their next round of updates.

RTX 5090 in testing.

The team at Puget Systems just tested NVIDIA’s new RTX 5090, they’re the folks who build custom PCs specifically for post-production work.

They said the 5090 shows a 10-20% performance boost over the 4090 in video editing tasks, jumping to 35% in GPU-heavy operations. For 3D work, V-Ray and Blender users will see even bigger gains at 35-38%. But here’s the reality check – it draws 575W of power and comes with a $2,000 MSRP price tag, with partner cards likely costing even more.

They’ve done some really thorough testing that’s worth checking out if you’re actually considering this beast of a card. See the Puget Systems full detailed analysis and benchmarks.

Tip of the Week: Mastering PowerGrades in Resolve

Ever nailed a look and wished you could use it everywhere? That’s where PowerGrades shine. They save your entire node tree—color tweaks, effects, masks—so you can quickly apply the same vibe across projects or tweak it to fit new clips.

The real magic? PowerGrades aren’t locked. Every node is fully editable, letting you adjust, add, or remove elements later. Perfect for refining that killer look or adapting it to a specific scene.

Pro tip: Build a library of your favorite styles as PowerGrades. They’ll save you time, keep your work consistent, and give you a reliable starting point for any project.

Behind the Scenes: What I’m Working On

I was hoping to share a few new tools I’ve been working on, but they’re not quite ready yet. I’d rather take the time to ensure they’re polished and user-friendly than rush them out the door.

Keep an eye on my YouTube channel for updates, they’ll drop there first when they’re good to go. I’ll also cover them in next week’s newsletter and, with any luck, have an extra product to share. My goal is to release tools regularly, but some projects get pretty deep, and quality takes time.

As always, I want to hear from you! Is there a tool, script, or feature you’d love to see in DaVinci Resolve? Let me know—your feedback helps guide what I create for the community. Drop me a line [email protected] and let’s chat!

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

Stay creative,
Justin R.