Overview
- DaVinci Resolve 21, which entered public beta Tuesday, adds a Photo page that makes still-image editing a core part of the app.
- Photographers can import RAW files, organize albums with a LightBox view, apply node-based color grades across a whole set, and tether Canon or Sony cameras for live capture.
- New AI tools include Face Age Transformer, Face Reshaper, Blemish Removal, UltraSharpen, Motion Deblur, IntelliSearch for object and face search, and CineFocus to shift focus after recording.
- Most features are available in the free version, while AI Magic Mask and Film Look Creator require the $295 Studio license, and the public beta is available to download now from Blackmagic’s website.
- By folding stills into the same timeline and color workflow as video, Resolve reduces app switching and could reshape how hybrid creators plan shoots, keep looks consistent, and manage costs over time.