Blackmagic Design announced that RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation has introduced 20 licenses of DaVinci Resolve Studio for editing its TV programs.
The software’s AI features help streamline daily post production work.
About RKB Mainichi Broadcasting
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting is a television and radio station based in Fukuoka Prefecture. The station produces news programs, variety shows, documentaries, and sports coverage. RKB was an early adopter of DaVinci Resolve Studio for grading, and the editing team gradually expanded its use as the software evolved.
Statement from Editor Hotaka Kamito
“We started using DaVinci Resolve with version 12.5, mainly for grading 4K programs with the DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel. As editing features became more sophisticated with each update, the editing team gradually started using it too. Last year, even directors began switching their main editing tool to DaVinci Resolve Studio,” said Hotaka Kamito.
License Usage and Upgrades
Of the 20 licenses, four are used in the editing suites and 16 by the production department. After upgrading to DaVinci Resolve Studio 19, the system was equipped for 50 directors, enabling in-house editing and finishing of news and documentary programs. The station has also upgraded to DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 for further efficiency.
Blackmagic Hardware Deployment
RKB has installed a wide range of Blackmagic hardware:
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Smart Videohub 12×12 routers in the machine room
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UltraStudio 4K Extreme capture and playback devices
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DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel or Mini Panel
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HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro broadcast decks
AI Features and Editing Efficiency
Kamito highlighted Auto Transcription and Magic Mask tracking as particularly useful. For example, Magic Mask 2 allowed flickering caused by striped clothing in interlaced footage to be fixed in two hours instead of a full day. Other features like the Keyframe editor, Source Tape mode, voice over recording from the Edit page, and Quick Export further streamline editing.
Event Production Example
RKB also edits an annual outdoor music event. This year, 18 cameras captured the performance. Despite rainy weather causing lens fog, the team efficiently corrected shots on the Color page and reused node settings across clips, taking advantage of seamless switching between Edit and Color pages.
AI for Broadcasting
Kamito concluded, “In the creative industry, AI tends to be associated with generative tools, but DaVinci Resolve provides exactly the kind of AI features that we in the broadcasting industry truly need. By using AI for tasks like object removal, we can devote more time to creative work.”
