For large post-houses and automation enthusiasts, the scripting API additions in 18.6.4 are substantial:
You can download the update or find more technical details on the official Blackmagic Design Support Page .
Since 18.6.4 is part of the 18.6 lifecycle, it inherits the major features launched with the 18.6 "Live Release": Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.6.4...
According to Blackmagic Design's release notes, version 18.6.4 includes various bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. Some of the key changes include:
: Native decoding for Lumix GH7 and specialized cinema cameras. For example, searching for "beach" or "car" will
Improved automation display behavior so visibility is maintained correctly when adding new audio tracks. Fusion Particles:
NVIDIA GPU with CUDA driver support and 8 GB VRAM. Workflow Integration powered by the DaVinci Neural Engine
Instead of manually scrubbing through hours of footage, you can now search for specific keywords from the audio track. For example, searching for "beach" or "car" will instantly locate the clips where those words were spoken. This feature, powered by the DaVinci Neural Engine, significantly reduces the time spent searching for clips and is remarkably accurate in multiple languages. Additionally, you can easily clear transcriptions from clips via a simple context menu, giving you full control over your metadata.