DaVinci Resolve 21.0.1: bug fixes, Sony α7R VI support, and HDR improvements

DaVinci Resolve 21.0.1 is out, fixing DNG and ProRAW color issues, Fusion dual screen layouts, and H.265 HDR rendering. It also adds support for Sony α7R VI stills and Affinity RGB 16-bit formats.

Blackmagic released the final version of DaVinci Resolve 21 in June, a record seven weeks after first announcing the new software at NAB. And, as you would expect with such a rapid release cadence, there have been a few bugs that need squashing.

Resolve 21.0.1 aims to do just that, with a decently long list of items that start with the word 'addressed', as well as some new functionality. Headlines are that it improves DNG and Apple ProRAW decoding, Fusion dual screen layouts and HDR metadata handling for H.265 HDR renders. The update also adds support for Sony α7R VI ARW RAW stills and Affinity RGB 16-bit formats.

The Resolve Studio 21.0.1 update, meanwhile, improves reliability when using AI CineFocus, and squashes a few more bugs specific to the paid version of the software. Check them out here. 

Plus, as ever, there are also updates to Fusion Studio. This time around these include improvements for transform crosshair positioning after tracking, improved dual screen layouts, and general performance and stability improvements.

As always, all downloads are available for free from Blackmagic Support. Here's the list of all the new stuff.

What's new in DaVinci Resolve 21.0.1

The following features have been added or updated.

• Addressed multiple DNG and Apple ProRAW color issues.
• Addressed issue with automatic smart bins after deleting keywords.
• Addressed issue with multiple linked audio in media management.
• Addressed multiple Resolve FX issues in photo page.
• Addressed issue with key shortcut to switch viewer in photo page.
• More consistent creation of new photo albums.
• Addressed color thumbnail refresh for photo transform indicator.
• Transcription now honors project settings language.
• Addressed exported bins not retaining generator and title properties.
• Addressed ease control display and sensitivity issues.
• Addressed keyframe issue when copying clips with Fusion effects.
• Addressed keyframe refresh for Fusion effects in the edit page.
• Addressed Fusion viewer color issue for some RCM settings.
• Addressed issue with saturation limits in Fusion gradient controls.
• Addressed Fusion display issues with dual screen layouts.
• Addressed issue with non-English character inputs in Linux.
• Addressed lag when toggling bypass grades and Fusion effects.
• Addressed occasional issue with Fairlight loudness meters.
• Addressed data burn display of good take tag in upgraded projects.
• Addressed project manager scroll lag for large project libraries.
• Support for Sony Alpha 7R VI ARW RAW stills.
• Support for decoding Affinity RGB 16-bit formats.
• Addressed a color issue with MainConcept H.265 HDR renders.
• Addressed a color issue with Windows native H.265 HDR renders.
• General performance and stability improvements.

What's new in DaVinci Resolve Studio 21.0.1

All of the above plus:

• Addressed issue with 3D renders in Linux with non-English locales
• Disabling MultiMaster now disables trim blanking controls
• Addressed crash in some scenarios with CineFocus
• RemoveMotionBlur API now uses correct encode parameters
• Addressed character limit consistency in GenerateSpeech API

What's new in Fusion Studio 21.0.1

The following features have been added or updated.

• Addressed issue with jumping transform crosshairs after tracking.
• Addressed display issues with dual screen layouts.
• Addressed issue with non-English character inputs in Linux.
• Addressed issue with the font browser in some locales.
• Addressed issue with some 3D subviews on Mac.
• Addressed issue with spherical camera and deep images.
• General performance and stability improvements.