For studios and teams, 18.1 introduced a "Timeline Locking" operation. This allows multiple editors to work within the same project library simultaneously without overwriting each other's work.
: Before upgrading to the 18.x series, Blackmagic Design strongly recommends backing up your existing project library (DiskDB or PostgreSQL). blackmagic-design-davinci-resolve-studio-18-1-0-0016
: Ensure you download the correct "Studio" installer if you have a paid license, as the free and paid versions use different application files. For studios and teams, 18