DaVinci Resolve 21.0 is out in public beta. It's a huge update to the free color grading and video editing software, from the new Photo page for editing still images to this AI facial de-ageing system. Read CG Channel's pick of the key changes for VFX artists: https://lnkd.in/e3VbRWpM

DaVinci Resolve 21: a new standard for creators? The update for DaVinci Resolve is out – version 21, pushing even further the idea of an all-in-one solution. Editing, color grading, VFX, and audio – all within one ecosystem. In practice, this means: you can go from idea to final video much faster, without constantly switching between different software. If I used to stick with the free version, now I’m seriously considering upgrading to Studio – this is a very strong update. And I’m increasingly leaning toward DaVinci as my main editing software. Where do you edit your videos? If this post gets 50 likes, I’ll make a second part breaking down the key advantages of version 21. See you in the comments. Blackmagic Design #Video #DaVinci #Editing #News

Student portfolio work from CG5 Academy’s Compositing Department. A floating moss sphere was generated using Midjourney and Kling, then integrated into a compositing workflow. Tone and lighting were adjusted in Nuke to blend the AI-generated asset naturally into the scene. Tools: Nuke(Foundry), Photoshop(어도비), Midjourney(Midjourney) Google AI(Google AI Studio), Kling(Kling AI) #AIinVFX #Compositing #VFX #Midjourney #KlingAI #Nuke #AIinCG

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in After Effects, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 From my experience working in CG and compositing, the biggest improvement in After Effects came from truly understanding motion—especially timing, easing, and the Graph Editor. Presets can only take you so far. Another thing that made a big difference was working on real composite shots. Integrating CG into live footage forces you to deal with lighting, perspective, and subtle imperfections, which is where most of the real learning happens. Tutorials are a good start, but recreating real-world shots is what really builds skill.

Davinci Resolve 21 is great BUT... Stop comparing Resolve 21 to Premiere. They aren’t even playing the same game anymore. 🤯 Everyone is losing their minds over DaVinci Resolve 21’s new AI features—and don’t get me wrong, the tools are elite. But there’s a massive elephant in the room that no one is talking about: 🐘 While Adobe is turning Premiere into a central hub for generative powerhouses like Kling, Luma, and OpenAI, Resolve is staying strictly "Corrective." Points to consider: ✅ Adobe: "I didn’t get the shot? I’ll generate it or extend it with Firefly." ❌ Resolve: "You got the shot? I’ll help you track it better." I don't plan on EVER going back to Adobe any time soon, I LOVE Resolve. I just wish they WOULD compete in those Generative AI spaces that Adobe is excelling in. I only use Resolve, but the high-speed world of real estate and commercial work, the ability to pull a generative model directly into my timeline is a massive competitive advantage. Blackmagic is building the ultimate "Digital Darkroom." Adobe is building the first "AI Studio." Is Resolve falling behind, or are they just staying "loyal" to traditional filmmaking? I want to hear your take. 👇 #Filmmaking #DaVinciResolve21 #AdobePremiere #AIVideo #NateBakerMedia #KlingAI #LumaAI #VideoProduction #Cinematography #PostProduction #GenerativeAI Resolve update Adobe blackmagic intellisearch resolve photo editing

**Saving 5+ hours per project: Here's how to organize your DaVinci Resolve media pool like a pro.** Your media library is either your biggest asset or your biggest bottleneck. We've seen creators waste entire days hunting through hundreds of clips, only to realize they've already shot what they needed. That's time you could've spent on creative work—or literally anything else that makes you money. The solution? A systematic approach to organizing cameras, audio tracks, timelines, and assets *before* you start editing. It sounds simple, but this one workflow change compounds across every single project you'll ever touch. We just published a complete guide on automating your media pool organization in DaVinci Resolve. Whether you're managing multicam shoots, stock footage libraries, or complex audio sessions, this method keeps everything accessible and your creative flow uninterrupted. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dunqqJxz #Filmmaking #StockPhotography #CreativeIncome #PassiveIncome #DrRave

After completing Seneca's VFX program, I set out to consolidate new skills into a cohesive personal workflow. The challenge: migrate from Nuke/Redshift to DaVinci Resolve/Karma while maintaining colour accuracy across the entire pipeline. Project Scope: - Procedural terrain generation in Houdini - Advanced scattering techniques in Solaris - Pyro, RBD, and particle simulations - Scene-linear rendering in ACEScg - Full compositing and colour grading workflow What started as a straightforward post-grad project turned into a months-long exploration of colour science. Transitioning from Redshift to Karma meant adjusting my approach to lighting iteration, which gave me time to really dig into ACEScg workflows, transfer functions, and colourspaces. Key Technical Achievement: Developed a scene-linear workflow that preserves image integrity from render to final output, documented in a comprehensive blog post covering practical colour science implementation for CG artists. The research addresses a gap I noticed in available resources. Most documentation is either too theoretical (ITU specifications) or too software-specific. This guide provides software-agnostic principles for working with linear imagery, view transforms, and colourspaces. If you've ever been confused about gamma encoding, why your renders look different across programs, or what ACES actually does, this breakdown might help. Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/gdqAzpiB #VFX #Houdini #ColorManagement #TechnicalArt #ACES

Exploring color grading in DaVinci Resolve 🎬 This practice project focuses on how color can completely transform a frame — adding mood, depth, and emotion to visuals. While working on this, I experimented with: ✨ Building a consistent cinematic look ✨ Understanding tones, contrast & color balance ✨ Enhancing the overall visual storytelling through grading Still in the learning phase, but improving with every project and getting more comfortable with the software step by step. Would love to know — what kind of vibe does this look give you? 🎨 #DaVinciResolve #ColorGrading #VideoEditing #PostProduction #CinematicLook #CreativeProcess #PracticeProject #LearningByDoing #ContentCreation #OpenToWork

Everything You Need to Know about Primatte Studio Go from beginner to advanced using Continuum's powerful keying & compositing toolset. Ben Brownlee shares how new (2026) features, including AI-denoising, Light Wrap and Spill Suppression controls, Color Link, and a streamlined custom toolbar, help you pull a perfect key more easily. https://hubs.la/Q04dWttJ0

DaVinci Resolve 21: Complete Beginner's Guide I've been cutting films in Resolve for years. Documentaries, installations, projection-mapped events. It's the best post-production tool on earth and it's still free. But the learning curve stops a lot of people cold on day one. So I wrote the guide I wish existed when I started. 12 chapters. 9 quizzes. 7 hands-on briefs. From the moment you click install to the moment you press render on your first film. Version 21 adds a new Photo page (Hollywood colour grading for your stills), IntelliSearch (AI finds footage by describing what's in it), and Krokodove (70+ motion graphics, now built in for free). Everything in the free version of Resolve. No subscription. No faff. https://lnkd.in/exqzhJyM #DaVinciResolve #VideoEditing #Filmmaking #PostProduction #LearnToEdit #WSP