The new DaVinci Resolve 17.4 brings support for hardware-accelerated Apple ProRes and full use of 120Hz displays on Apple MacBook Pro laptops with an M1 Pro and M1 Max chip. Furthermore, there is now a native Dropbox and Dropbox Replay integration and many other new improvements. Roughly 14 days ago, we received the new DaVinci Resolve 17.3.2 version from Blackmagic Design. Now, in reaction to the new MacBook Pro laptops from Apple, Blackmagic Design is releasing a new version of Resolve – the 17.4. Apart from the optimization for the new M1 Pro and M1 Max machines, the new Resolve brings plenty of other improvements and optimizations. Let’s take a look at what is new. DaVinci Resolve 17.4 – New Key Features As anticipated, the new Apple MacBook Pro laptops triggered a wave of excitement among many creators. Although we still have to wait for real-world reviews, it seems like the laptops again offer an unprecedented combination of power and effectivity (low battery consumption), which is vital for working on demanding tasks on the go. When the first Apple M1 MacBooks came last year, Blackmagic Design was very quick with releasing an optimized version of DaVinci Resolve for the ARM-based architecture. Now, the situation repeats itself. Firstly, the new Resolve 17.4 supports a hardware-accelerated Apple ProRes on Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max. Secondly, native HDR viewers and 120Hz playback are supported on the new MacBook Pros. Furthermore, the DaVinci Neural Engine performance is faster on Mac OS Monterey. Other...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 22 October, 2021