Once again, there’s another new update to report regarding new firmware for Blackmagic Desktop Video, the software behind the company’s popular DeckLink capture and playback cards.

This new update—version 14.5—is set to add native Apple Silicon support on Media Composer, plus some other new HDR playback support on DeckLink and UltraStudio models using the latest versions of Adobe After Effects.

Let's go over everything new you’ll find in Desktop Video 14.5, including all of the system requirements you’ll need and how to install the latest software today.

What's new in Desktop Video 14.5

If you’re looking to upgrade your video capture and playback with your computer, here are all of the new supports and features coming to your DeckLink, UltraStudio, and Intensity cards with this latest update.

The Blackmagic Desktop Video 14.5 update has the following new features:

  • Update Media Composer plugin to support Apple Silicon natively.
  • Add support for HDR playback from Adobe After Effect 25 Beta.

System Requirements

If you’re looking into using Blackmagic Desktop Video for the first time, here are the minimum system requirements for MacOS and Windows, as well as insights into which products are supported on various operating systems and third-party software.

Mac OS Specific

Minimum System Requirements for Mac OS

  • macOS 14.0 Sonoma.
  • macOS 15.0 Sequoia or later.
  • Mac with Apple Silicon or Intel-based CPU.
  • Mac with a Thunderbolt connection or PCIe slot.
  • 8 GB of system memory.

Note: The following products are supported on macOS Ventura and Sonoma:

Apple silicon and Intel Macs:

  • DeckLink Duo 2
  • DeckLink Quad 2
  • DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder
  • DeckLink 8K Pro
  • DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
  • DeckLink IP HD
  • DeckLink IP HD Optical
  • DeckLink IP/SDI HD
  • DeckLink Micro Recorder
  • DeckLink SDI Micro
  • DeckLink Mini Monitor HD
  • DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K
  • DeckLink Mini Recorder HD
  • DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K
  • DeckLink SDI 4K
  • DeckLink Studio 4K
  • UltraStudio Recorder 3G
  • UltraStudio Monitor 3G
  • UltraStudio HD Mini
  • UltraStudio 4K Mini
  • UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
  • Intensity Pro 4K

Third-Party Software Support

  • DaVinci Resolve 17 and 18.
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Public Beta.
  • Fusion Studio 17 and 18.
  • Apple Final Cut Pro.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Adobe After Effects CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Adobe Photoshop CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Adobe Character Animator CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Autodesk Flame 2024.
  • Avid Media Composer 2024.
  • Avid Pro Tools 2024.
  • The Foundry Nuke (Intel Macs only).

Windows Specific

Minimum system requirements for Windows

  • Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows computer with either Thunderbolt, PCIe slot, or USB 3.0 port.
  • 8 GB of system memory.

Third-Party Software Support

  • DaVinci Resolve 17 and 18.
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Public Beta.
  • Fusion 17 and 18.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Adobe After Effects CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Adobe Photoshop CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Adobe Character Animator CC 2023 and 2024.
  • Avid Media Composer 2024.
  • Avid Pro Tools 2024.
  • Magix Vegas Pro 20.
  • The Foundry Nuke.

How to Install Desktop Video Software

To install the latest update for Blackmagic Desktop Video, Blackmagic first recommends that if you’ve installed the drivers prior to installing any of these applications, you should uninstall and reinstall the drivers first as this will ensure that all relevant components are installed in their required locations.

You can download the latest Desktop Video software on Blackmagic’s website here.

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