DaVinci Resolve 20 represents one of Blackmagic Design's most significant updates, introducing powerful new AI tools, enhanced collaboration features, and major improvements across editing, color grading, and audio. Whether you're using the free version or DaVinci Resolve Studio, this update brings game-changing capabilities to your workflow.

1. AI-Powered Tools for Faster Editing

Voice Isolation

• Removes background noise while preserving voice clarity

• Works directly in the Fairlight and Edit pages

• Perfect for fixing interview audio, podcasts, and dialogue

How to Use It:

1. Select an audio clip

2. Open the Inspector

3. Enable "Voice Isolation" under the Audio tab

4. Adjust strength (start with 50-70%)

AI Dialogue Level Match

• Automatically balances volume levels between clips

• No more manual keyframing for consistent dialogue

AI Object Masking (Studio Only)

• Instantly track and mask moving objects for color grading or effects

• Works with people, vehicles, and complex shapes

2. Cut Page Improvements

Quick Export Presets

• New one-click export options for YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok

• Customizable resolution and bitrate settings

Enhanced Trim Tools

• Ripple Trim Roll for faster timeline adjustments

• Smart Insert Edits that avoid overwriting existing clips

3. Color Grading Upgrades

New HDR Grading Wheels

• Dedicated controls for HDR highlights and shadows

• Better preserve details in extreme brightness ranges

AI Color Matching

• Automatically matches colors between shots

• Works with different cameras and lighting conditions

Film Look Creator (Studio Only)

• Apply authentic film grain and halation

• Choose from Kodak, Fuji, and other film stock emulations

4. Fairlight Audio Enhancements

AI Audio Transcriptions

• Automatically generates transcripts from dialogue

• Supports multiple languages

• Export as SRT files for subtitles

New Plugins & Effects

• Pitch Shifter for creative voice effects

• Multi-band Dynamics for surgical EQ control

5. Collaboration & Cloud Features

DaVinci Resolve Cloud (Studio Only)

• Real-time project sharing between editors

• Version history with rollback options

• Secure cloud storage for team projects

Multi-User Timeline Locking

• Prevent conflicts when multiple editors work on the same project

• See who’s editing which tracks in real time

6. Performance & Optimization

Faster Playback & Rendering

• Up to 30% faster timeline performance

• Better GPU utilization for AMD and NVIDIA cards

Improved Proxy Workflow

• Auto-switch between proxies and full-res media

• New "Smart Cache" system for smoother editing

7. New Format Support

• Sony BURANO 8K

• Blackmagic RAW 3.0

• RED V-RAPTOR X

Should You Upgrade?

Free Version Users

✅ Yes – Voice Isolation, AI Dialogue Leveling, and HDR tools alone are worth it

Studio Users

✅ Absolutely – Cloud collaboration and AI masking transform professional workflows

System Requirements

• Minimum: 16GB RAM, 4GB GPU (8GB recommended for 4K)

• Best Performance: NVIDIA/AMD GPU with latest drivers

How to Get DaVinci Resolve 20

1. Free Version: Download from Auu.Biz

Final Thoughts

DaVinci Resolve 20 blurs the line between professional and accessible editing software. The AI tools save hours of manual work, while Fairlight and Color Grading enhancements push creative possibilities further. For editors still on Resolve 18 or 19, this upgrade is essential.