At IBC 2025, we caught up with Craig Heffernan from Blackmagic Design to talk about what has become this year’s central theme for the company: ProRes RAW arriving in DaVinci Resolve 20.2 and selected Blackmagic Design hardware, while Blackmagic RAW recording is expanding to third-party cameras, starting with Sony’s FX line. RAW workflows have been a recurring discussion at IBC, but this year Blackmagic Design pushed the topic further than before. For the first time, ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW are both being integrated across Blackmagic’s hardware and software, giving filmmakers more flexibility in how they capture and finish their projects. ProRes RAW comes to Resolve and Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Craig said that after years of technical discussions with Apple, ProRes RAW is now integrated into DaVinci Resolve 20.2. The update not only adds ProRes RAW but also brings new editing, audio, and AI tools, making it more than just a codec update. On the hardware side, the first Blackmagic camera to receive ProRes RAW is the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. Despite being one of the older models in the lineup, its large user base and Bayer-based sensor made the implementation straightforward. Newer Blackmagic cameras use RGBW sensors, which require more complex engineering, so the Pocket 4K serves as the starting point. Owners will now have the choice between Blackmagic RAW and ProRes RAW. Resolution and frame rate options are still to be confirmed and may vary depending on the third-party camera integration. Support is also planned for the...
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