DaVinci Resolve 18.5.1 Update Fixes Some Issues

Software Update

by Alex HohenthanerAugust 15^th, 2023

Blackmagic Design today released an update – version 18.5.1 – to address some minor issues with the latest version of DaVinci Resolve.

According to Blackmagic Design, the new version fixes some minor issues:

• Addressed clips incorrectly switching grade version when stabilized.
• Addressed playback issues with voice isolation on some systems.
• Addressed audio playback issues when adding tracks to bus 25 or higher.
• Addressed a potential issue pasting tracking data between power windows.
• Addressed issues with pasting tracked power windows.
• Addressed missing audio effects when decomposing timelines.
• Addressed an issue with some Open FX overlays on Windows and Linux.
• Addressed playhead sometimes not updating when in offline viewer mode.
• Addressed an adjustment clip trim issue in the Fairlight page.
• Addressed a startup crash during Fairlight load.
• Addressed incorrect file location when bouncing clips with audio effects.
• Addressed a memory issue with some Fusion tools.
• Addressed an issue with USD viewer selection in Windows and Linux.
• Addressed a crash in Resolve FX Relight on macOS 12.5 and below.
• General performance and stability improvements.

What to do before upgrading

If all this makes you want to make the jump and upgrade to the new version, make sure to read our article on what to do before upgrading so you won’t lose any of your work should something go wrong. As usual, it might even be worth waiting a bit to see first user reports on stability, performance, and compatibility before making the jump yourself.

Getting started – learn DaVinci Resolve 18.5 with MZed and CineD!

If you are just getting started in Resolve, check out our article on the best resources to get you going. We are about to release a brand new 6-hour “Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18.5” by Ollie Kenchington on our education platform MZed very soon. We will also continue posting our quick tips on our YouTube channel to give you a great start with the program.

Will you make the jump to DaVinci Resolve now? Let us know in the comments below!