Blackmagic Design Brings ProRes RAW to DaVinci Resolve and Pocket 4K, Extends BRAW to Sony FX Line

by Alexandra ThompsonSeptember 16^th, 2025

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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 Video Assist line, but only the 12G models have the processing power to handle ProRes RAW. Older versions will not be compatible.

Expanding Blackmagic RAW to Sony cameras

Over the past year, Blackmagic has continued developing Blackmagic RAW support for third-party cameras. Initial work around the FX9 was shown at IBC 2024, but development shifted toward the FX3, where HDMI integration proved a better fit. At this year’s show, a beta was demonstrated running on the FX3 with Video Assist.

The roadmap now includes support for the FX3, FX3A, and FX30 in October, followed by the FX6 and FX9 later in the year. Even though the FX9 has been discontinued by Sony, its wide user base makes it a priority for inclusion.

Apple collaboration and iPhone ambitions

These developments highlight Blackmagic’s close collaboration with Apple. The partnership extends from the Ursa Cine Immersive for Vision Pro to the Blackmagic Camera app for iOS, the first third-party app to record Apple Log and ProRes RAW. With the iPhone 17 positioned as a professional video tool, Blackmagic has been providing hardware pathways for connectivity, Genlock, and off-board recording.

Looking ahead

DaVinci Resolve 20.2 brings more than ProRes RAW integration. The update enhances the editing toolset, adds new audio features, and builds on AI functionality first previewed earlier this year. Craig even noted that the scope of changes is large enough that it could have been released as a standalone update. Discussions are ongoing with major software vendors about native support for Blackmagic RAW, though no firm commitments have been made.

Together, these announcements mark one of the biggest codec shifts seen at recent IBC shows, with ProRes RAW finding its place in Blackmagic’s ecosystem and Blackmagic RAW extending into third-party cameras.

Do you see yourself working more with ProRes RAW now that it’s in Resolve, or will you continue with Blackmagic RAW? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!