Fusion is a node-based compositing environment integrated directly into Resolve.
⚠️ Set frame rate before importing media to avoid mismatches.
Resolve 18 introduces a paradigm shift in how post-production teams interact. Moving away from localized project files, Resolve now supports a cloud-based workflow. davinci resolve 18
One of the biggest questions users ask: "Is DaVinci Resolve 18 faster than version 17?"
The answer is generally yes, but with caveats. ⚠️ Set frame rate before importing media to
Designed for speed and efficiency, the Cut Page has been enhanced to support multicam editing and a sync-bin feature. It is optimized for quick turnaround projects (e.g., news, vlogs). The interface strips away complex menus to focus on source tape navigation and rapid assembly.
Proxy workflows have always been the dirty secret of video editing: they are necessary but tedious. DaVinci Resolve 18 introduces the Blackmagic Proxy Generator, a standalone application that runs in the background. Resolve 18 introduces a paradigm shift in how
Here is the magic:
For editors working on laptops or underpowered machines, this means you can now cut 8K RAW footage on an ultraportable laptop without dropped frames. You render and export using the original high-res media, but you edit using buttery-smooth proxies. It saves hours of manual "relinking" pain.
For the VFX artists out there: The Paint tool has been rebuilt. You can now paint and clone with real-time brush strokes. The rotoscoping tools (Magic Mask) now use the GPU more efficiently, meaning you can pull a key on a moving person in 4K without your laptop turning into a jet engine.