DaVinci Resolve 19.1.1 – Incremental Update Brings Workflow and Stability Improvements

Software Update

by Nino LeitnerYesterday

Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 19.1.1, a minor but meaningful update that addresses several workflow pain points across the software’s key pages. While not a major version release, the update introduces subtle yet significant improvements that will resonate with professional editors, colorists, and sound designers.

As usual, Blackmagic Design is adding some useful workflow updates to its ever-evolving post production powerhouse DaVinci Resolve 19.

Editing flexibility is main focus of DaVinci update

The most notable addition is enhanced clip placement functionality. Editors can now paste clips in the timeline either at the playhead or between in and out points, providing more granular control over complex editing workflows. This seemingly small feature can significantly streamline editing processes, especially when working on intricate projects with multiple clip arrangements.

The update also tackles several stability issues on the Edit page, including improved multicam angle switching and resolving crashes related to transition previews. These refinements demonstrate Blackmagic’s commitment to addressing real-world editing challenges.

Fusion and Color Page enhancements

Fusion users will appreciate the improved rendering of fisheye textures in the SphereMap 3D tool and more reliable b-spline polygon creation. For colorists, the update improves spatial photo thumbnail displays and resolves some collaboration-related grading issues.

Audio workflow improvements

Fairlight receives attention with more consistent automation trim controls and more accurate interpretation of AAF imports, particularly regarding clip fade levels. These updates underscore the software’s ongoing development as a comprehensive post-production solution.

Platform and compatibility updates

The update provides notable improvements for users with older hardware and operating systems. Particularly impressive is the enhanced H.265 encoding for older NVIDIA graphics cards and expanded compatibility with Windows 10 media players.

Final Thoughts on this DaVinci update

While DaVinci Resolve 19.1.1 might not be a headline-grabbing release, it represents the kind of incremental improvement that demonstrates a mature, user-focused approach to software development. By addressing specific workflow bottlenecks and enhancing stability, Blackmagic continues to refine what has become an essential tool for filmmakers and content creators.

The update is available now as a free download for users of the free and Studio versions of DaVinci Resolve.

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Are you a user of DaVinci Resolve? Let us know in the comments which updates and additions to the software you are still missing and would like to see in the future.