Does DaVinci Resolve 20 live up to the hype? In this expert reaction video, seasoned editor and DaVinci Resolve Master Trainer Thom Lyons shares his first impressions of the brand-new DaVinci Resolve 20 public beta. Thom offers an insider's perspective, having spoken directly with Blackmagic Design developers and fellow industry professionals. Get the lowdown on whether this massive update delivers on its promises.
This video dives into the exciting new features in DaVinci Resolve 20, including groundbreaking AI tools like the AI Set Extender and AI Voice Converter, along with significant workflow enhancements such as vertical video UI, improved text tools, a new keyframe panel, and source tape on the edit page. Thom also covers IntelliScript, Smart Switch, the AI Beat Detector, Music Editor, and the potentially game-changing Audio Assistant. Discover which new features are truly revolutionary and which might need further development in this candid "hype vs. reality" review. Subscribe to Thom Lyons' channel for upcoming deep-dive tutorials on these new DaVinci Resolve 20 tools and take your editing skills to the next level!
0:00 Intro
0:27 NAB
2:19 Back to the Edit Suite
2:55 AI Set Extender
3:52 Potential Payment Changes
4:55 AI Voice Converter
6:16 Controversial Effect
7:11 Quality of Life Improvements
9:53 More new AI tools
11:30 Fusion Updates
12:15 What's Missing?
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Videos Mentioned:
Install Resolve 20 AND 19 Together (same Mac)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdB0gw6Cjf0
How to PROTECT Yourself from AI Cloning in 2025!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDMy4YMFOOg
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Welcome to your go-to resource for learning DaVinci Resolve!
My name is Thom Lyons. I am a Blackmagic Design Certified Master Trainer with over 20 years of editing experience, and am currently the Lead Editor at Visual Aid Productions in Portland OR. I will be using all that knowledge to create tutorials specifically designed to help you transition from other editing software.
What you’ll find here:
• Workflow strategies to speed up your editing process
• Advanced color grading techniques that leverage DaVinci Resolve’s powerful tools
• Audio mixing tips to elevate your sound design
• Fusion compositing tutorials that simplify complex visual effects
• Project organization methods that professionals rely on
Whether you’re coming from Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Avid, I’ll help you navigate DaVinci Resolve’s interface and harness its full potential while building on the editing knowledge you already have.
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