DaVinci Resolve: Blink… and There’s Another Update!
It feels like every time I open DaVinci Resolve, there’s a new version waiting for me.
Not just a polite little bug fix.
A whole new feature set.
New AI tools.
New grading controls.
New editing workflows.
New audio tricks.
And I find myself thinking:
“I’ve only just mastered the last update!”
The Pace of Change is Relentless
In video production — whether for GCSE science lessons, sailing tutorials for pmrsailing.uk, or YouTube content — software evolves at a staggering pace.
What used to require:
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Separate compositing software
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Dedicated colour grading systems
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Specialist audio tools
Is now integrated into one platform.
That’s extraordinary.
But keeping up? That’s a job in itself.
The Hidden Cost: Learning Time
Every upgrade means:
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Watching tutorials
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Testing new features
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Rethinking workflow
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Adjusting keyboard shortcuts
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Updating old project templates
As someone running a multi-camera studio and producing regular educational content, that learning curve is real.
It’s tempting to ignore updates.
But…
The Benefits Are Huge
Each version usually brings:
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Faster rendering
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Better noise reduction
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Improved colour management
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More stable timelines
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Audio tools that rival dedicated DAWs
What once took hours now takes minutes.
That’s not incremental improvement — that’s transformative.
For educational video, that means:
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Cleaner diagrams
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Faster turnaround
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Better sound for online lessons
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More professional delivery
And that directly benefits students and viewers.
The Bigger Lesson
Technology is not slowing down.
If anything, AI tools inside editing software are accelerating the pace of change.
You either:
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Resist it and fall behind
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Or lean into it and grow
Yes, it’s hard work.
But the upside?
Creative freedom, efficiency, and results that were once only possible in major broadcast studios.
Final Thought
Keeping up with evolving technology is demanding — especially when you’re also teaching, filming, editing, sailing, and detailing the restoration of a B-Rater!
But standing still isn’t an option.
The tools are improving.
The possibilities are expanding.
And that’s exciting.
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