Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 20 New Features Guide

DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 introduces a suite of powerful AI-driven tools and workflow enhancements, marking a significant leap forward in video editing and post-production. This update is designed to streamline the creative process, offering editors, colorists, and audio professionals advanced features that enhance efficiency and creativity.

AI-Powered Editing Tools

One of the standout features is AI IntelliScript, which allows editors to generate timelines directly from a written script. This tool intelligently matches spoken dialogue to the script, facilitating rapid assembly of rough cuts and organizing multiple takes efficiently. 

The AI Multicam SmartSwitch feature automates camera angle selection in multicam sequences by detecting the active speaker, significantly reducing manual editing time. 

Enhanced Audio Capabilities

Audio post-production sees major improvements with the introduction of AI Audio Assistant, which analyzes audio tracks to create balanced mixes automatically. Additionally, the AI Dialogue Matcher adjusts tone, level, and reverberation to match dialogue across different clips, ensuring consistency throughout the project. 

A particularly innovative addition is the AI Voice Convert tool, enabling users to replace a speaker's voice with another while preserving the original performance's timing and emotion. This feature opens new possibilities for voiceovers and dubbing. 

Advanced Visual Effects and Color Grading

In the realm of visual effects, the Fusion page now supports deep image compositing, allowing for more complex and realistic VFX workflows. The Color Warper tool has been enhanced with Chroma Warp, providing intuitive controls for hue and saturation adjustments, enabling colorists to achieve precise looks with ease. 

Improved Collaboration and Workflow

DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 enhances collaborative workflows through Blackmagic Cloud, facilitating real-time project sharing and media synchronization among team members worldwide. The ability to import and sync shared folders directly into the media pool streamlines the collaborative editing process.

These advancements position DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 as a comprehensive solution for modern post-production needs, integrating AI capabilities to assist creatives in delivering high-quality content more efficiently.

For a detailed overview of all new features, refer to the official DaVinci Resolve 20 New Features Guide.