Blackmagic Design has just released the 17.4.5 version of DaVinci Resolve. Main features include improved deconstruction of nested timelines for audio tracks, 20% faster decoding of Blackmagic RAW 12K files on Apple M1 Max, support for decoding 6K and 8K clips from Sony Venice, and more. Release notes ahead.

DaVinci Resolve 17.4.5

Blackmagic has pushed the latest version of DaVinci Resolve (17.4.5). This version focuses on the URSA Mini Pro 12K, and the recently announced Sony VENICE 2. DaVinci Resolve 17.4.5 allows 20% faster decoding of URSA 12K BRAW files, as well as support for play-backing 6K and 8K clips from the VENICE 2. Explore the full list below:

1. Improved nested timeline decompose for audio, plugins, and automation
2. Support for decoding 6K and 8K clips from the Sony VENICE 2.
3. 20% faster 12K Blackmagic RAW decode and playback on Apple silicon.
4. Ability to set output colorspace in DaVinci YRGB projects.
5. Addressed Dolby Vision tone mapping for DaVinci YRGB projects.
6. Addressed layout and refresh issues after using the cinema viewer.
7. Addressed an issue with missing Text+ fonts in Mac OS Monterey.
8. Addressed issues when extruding 3D text from specific TrueType fonts.
9. Addressed retime and mixed frame rate issues when importing AAFs.
10. Addressed an issue rendering additional outputs with data burn-in.
11. Addressed trims not applied from imported Dolby Vision 2.9 XML metadata.
12. Addressed ProRes 422 artifacts for some rendered clips on Apple silicon.
13. Addressed playback glitches for some long GOP formats in Apple silicon.
14. General performance and stability improvements.

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Initial thoughts

Now, with Adobe banning Premiere Pro in Russia, we expect an elevated demand for DaVinci Resolve, unless, Blackmagic will announce its sanctions as well. Anyway, we can explore an interesting tendency toward improving the capability of Resolve as an NLE (Non-Linear Editor). The last improvements are more focused on the Cut and Edit page of Resolve, speed-wise, rather than on the Color page. Overall, the 17 version made a huge jump in offering professional editors what they need and asked for. As we are getting closer and closer to the DaVinci Resolve 18, Blackmagic’s roadmap becomes clearer, with the obvious goal to conquer the post-production market by offering a reliable, feature-wise, and affordable piece of software for beginners and professionals.

Product List

Here’re the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers. 

• Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 17 Studio with Speed Editor
  • Buy on B&H
  • BUY on ADORAMA
• Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K Camera
  • BUY on B&H
  • BUY on ADORAMA
• Sony VENICE 2 Digital Motion Picture Camera (8K)
  • BUY on B&H
• Sony VENICE 2 Digital Motion Picture Camera (6K)
  • BUY on B&H