Color, Photos, and High Speed: This Week's Video News

PetaPixel

Adobe Premiere Introduces a New Color Mode

Adobe has added a new Color Mode to Premiere Pro, promising a more direct and intuitive grading workflow. The feature is designed to make color correction feel less like a detour and more like a natural part of editing. It's a bold move worth keeping an eye on.

IndieWire

Can Premiere's Color Mode Compete with DaVinci Resolve?

IndieWire took a closer look at whether Adobe's new Color Mode is a real alternative to DaVinci Resolve. The answer is nuanced, but for many editors working inside Premiere, the new tools could make a genuine difference day to day.

PetaPixel

DaVinci Resolve 21 Is Now a Lightroom Alternative

Blackmagic Design released DaVinci Resolve 21 with a full Photo page built in. RAW editing, tethering, and masking are now part of the package, making Resolve a serious option for photographers too. It's a big step beyond video.

Neowin

DaVinci Resolve 21: AI Upgrades and New Photo Tools

Alongside the new Photo page, DaVinci Resolve 21 brings significant AI improvements and new focus tools. All of this is available as a free upgrade for existing users. Blackmagic keeps proving that major updates don't have to come with a price tag.

Pro Video Coalition

After Effects 26.2: The April 2026 Update Is Here

Adobe has released After Effects 26.2 with a range of improvements for motion design professionals. Pro Video Coalition has a detailed breakdown of what's new. If you use After Effects regularly, it's worth a look.

Videomaker

Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF 100G Shoots 440 fps Live

Just ahead of NAB 2026, Blackmagic Design unveiled the URSA Cine 12K LF 100G. The camera delivers 440 frames per second as live video, making it a compelling option for high-end productions. It's an impressive piece of kit at the right moment.