**Blackmagic Design Reveals Significant Update to DaVinci Resolve Studio for Immersive Video Editing**
Today, Blackmagic Design revealed an important update to its acclaimed video editing software, DaVinci Resolve Studio, improving its functionality for editing spatial videos recorded with the URSA Cine Immersive camera. This update, version 20.1, brings a collection of new features focused on optimizing the editing workflow for immersive content.
**Overview of URSA Cine Immersive Camera**
Last year, Blackmagic Design introduced the URSA Cine Immersive camera, described as “the world’s first commercial camera system intended to capture Apple Immersive Video.” This groundbreaking camera incorporates a dual-lens system that captures stereoscopic 3D videos, offering a distinct perspective for filmmakers and content developers. The launch coincided with an updated version of DaVinci Resolve, which enabled editors to adjust clips for display on standard 2D monitors or the Apple Vision Pro, enhancing the editing process.
**New Features in DaVinci Resolve 20.1**
The newest update broadens the editing capabilities available for immersive video. Notable features include:
– **Enhanced Masking Tools**: Editors can now eliminate unwanted elements from immersive scenes, boosting the overall standard of the final output.
– **Optimized Workflow**: The update eases the task of converting immersive visuals into flat compositions, facilitating smoother patching, painting, and the integration of graphics or text.
– **Export Presets for Apple Immersive Video Utility**: Users can conveniently drag and drop final renders directly into the Vision Pro, streamlining the workflow.
– **ProRes Bundle Feature**: This addition supports workflows using Apple Compressor, improving compatibility and productivity.
– **Native Support for Apple’s Spatial Audio Format (ASAF)**: This enhancement permits immersive sound mixing using Fairlight’s complete 3D panner system, enriching the auditory experience of immersive videos.
**Additional Features**
The update further encompasses:
– Monitoring of immersive video in Apple Vision Pro from the timeline.
– Binaural monitoring of Apple Spatial Audio with head tracking for AirPods.
– Editing features for Blackmagic RAW Immersive video recorded on the URSA Cine Immersive.
– An immersive video viewer for 2D displays that supports image pan, tilt, and roll.
– Automatic detection of Apple Immersive Video for dual-file stereoscopic 3D content.
– An option to skip transitions generally rendered by Apple Vision Pro.
– Native file export for playback on Apple Vision Pro.
**Availability**
DaVinci Resolve 20.1 is available as a complimentary update for current DaVinci Resolve Studio users. Additionally, Blackmagic Design provides sample immersive clips for download on their website, enabling users to experience the new features firsthand.
This update elevates DaVinci Resolve Studio as a premier tool for immersive video editing, addressing the increasing demand for high-quality spatial content within the shifting digital media landscape.
