Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio 17b8 Access

Below is a blog post exploring why this specific build was a turning point for editors and colorists.

DaVinci Resolve Studio 17 Public Beta 8 (17b8) , released in early 2021, represents a critical refinement phase of Blackmagic Design's massive "version 17" update. While the core features of 17—like the revolutionary and HDR grading wheels —grabbed the headlines, Beta 8 focused on stabilizing these tools for professional delivery and expanding hardware support, particularly for the then-new Apple Silicon (M1) architecture. Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio 17b8

One of the most talked-about features in 17, this tool uses AI to isolate and track people or specific features (like a face or arm) for secondary grading. In Beta 8, tracking became more robust, allowing colorists to skip tedious rotoscoping for quick grading adjustments. Below is a blog post exploring why this