Blackmagic Design just dropped DaVinci Resolve 20, and let me tell you, it’s like they’ve handed editors a magic wand. Seriously, this update is packed with over 100 new features, and a bunch of them are powered by AI—because why do the heavy lifting when a robot can do it for you? Available in both free and paid flavors, it’s a game-changer.
Ever wished your editing software could read your mind? Enter AI IntelliScript. This nifty tool takes your project script and, poof, conjures up a timeline. It matches transcribed audio to your script, picks the best takes, and even lines up alternatives for you to check out. If you’re drowning in voiceovers or standup clips, this might just be your life raft.
Then there’s the AI Set Extender. Imagine being able to tweak backgrounds or stretch scenes just by typing what you want. No more painstakingly editing out that coffee cup you forgot to move—just tell the AI, and it’s gone. Creative freedom? Check. Saving hours of manual work? Double check.
But wait, there’s more. The update throws in AI Animated Subtitles, AI Multicam SmartSwitch, and an AI Audio Assistant that’ll make your sound mix sound like you actually know what you’re doing (even if you don’t). These tools are all about making the tedious stuff less, well, tedious.
And it’s not all about AI. DaVinci Resolve 20 also smooths out the rough edges with updates across the board—think better support for Apple Vision Pro’s immersive video and tools that make vertical video less of a headache. Plus, with enhanced Blackmagic Cloud support, collaborating is easier than ever.
Now in public beta, DaVinci Resolve 20 is calling all editors, from the pros to the ‘just starting out’ crowd. With a free version that’s surprisingly powerful and a Studio version that won’t ask for your firstborn (just a one-time fee), Blackmagic is sticking it to the subscription model. High-end editing for the people? Yes, please.
