is a point release—a maintenance update following the major 18.6 launch. While point releases typically focus on stability, Blackmagic has a history of slipping minor performance gems into these updates. Released in late 2023 / early 2024 (depending on your OS rollout), 18.6.4 specifically targets:
: Includes facial recognition, Super Scale (up-resing), and Speed Warp for high-quality slow motion. Advanced Isolation : Tools like Object Isolation and the 3D Depth Map for selective grading and effects. Collaboration & Cloud
In the old days, rotoscing a moving figure in the shadows would have taken hours of frame-by-frame tedium. Elias drew a rough stroke over the actor’s trench coat. The neural engine of 18.6.4 hummed, the GPU fans spinning up like a jet engine. Instantly, the mask snapped to the coat, tracking the fabric's wrinkles as the actor moved.
GPU full VRAM warning on RTX 3060/4060 cards. Fix: Reduce "Fusion memory cache size" in Preferences > Memory and GPU to 50% of your VRAM.
You get the most advanced AI masking tools on the market (Depth Map and Object Mask), a Fairlight engine that rivals Pro Tools, and Fusion that competes with After Effects—all for a one-time fee of $295.
Resolve offers two distinct editing environments. The is designed for speed—perfect for social media creators and tight deadlines. The Edit Page is a traditional, deep-featured NLE (Non-Linear Editor) that rivals Premiere Pro and Avid. Studio 18.6.4 improves timeline performance, especially when working with high-frame-rate 4K and 8K clips. Fusion: High-End Visual Effects
: Supports up to 120fps at 32K resolution, multi-GPU hardware acceleration, and professional 10-bit formats. Advanced FX
