Importing footage into DaVinci Resolve

All demos from “In Depth DaVinci Resolve Video Editing Tutorial - Mac & PC 2026”

1. 2:541:19Importing footage into DaVinci ResolveCurrentThe instructor demonstrates two methods for importing media: using the File menu to select specific clips and dragging entire folder structures directly into the Media Pool to maintain organization.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
2. 4:221:47Timeline navigation and playback controlsA walkthrough of the DaVinci Resolve timeline showing how to use the playhead, keyboard shortcuts (J, K, L), and zoom tools to navigate through video clips.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
3. 6:091:33Trimming and cutting clips with the Blade toolThe demo shows how to trim clip edges by dragging and how to use the Blade tool and Command+B shortcut to split clips and delete unwanted sections.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
4. 7:491:09Adjusting clip properties in the InspectorThe instructor shows how to use the Inspector tab to modify video zoom, rotation, and audio volume for a selected clip on the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
5. 10:460:30Changing timeline playback resolutionA demonstration of how to reduce playback quality to half or quarter resolution to improve performance on older computers without affecting final export quality.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
6. 11:262:44Configuring Project Settings and Vertical ResolutionThe video shows how to access the master settings to set timeline resolution, frame rate, and toggle vertical resolution for social media content like TikTok or Reels.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
7. 16:050:22Reframing and scaling videoThe instructor demonstrates adjusting the X and Y position and zoom scale to remove unwanted objects (like a light fixture) from the frame.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
8. 17:451:51Installing and applying a LUTA step-by-step guide on importing a Sony LUT into the DaVinci Resolve LUT folder and applying it to log footage for an instant color grade.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
9. 20:053:15Manual color correction with Color WheelsThe demo explains and shows how to adjust Lift, Gamma, Gain, and Offset to balance shadows, midtones, and highlights in the Color page.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
10. 27:460:58Ripple editing with keyboard shortcutsThe video shows how to use 'Command+Shift+[' and 'Command+Shift+]' to quickly trim the start or end of a clip and ripple the timeline simultaneously.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
11. 30:540:43Creating a 'Punch-In' editThe instructor demonstrates scaling a clip to create a secondary 'camera angle' look, ensuring eye-lines match between the wide and tight shots.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
12. 32:001:11Pasting attributes across multiple clipsA demo of using 'Option+V' to copy color correction, zoom, and position settings from one clip and apply them to several others at once.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
13. 34:570:42Using In and Out points for B-rollThe instructor shows how to use the 'I' and 'O' keys in the source viewer to select a specific portion of a clip before dragging it onto the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
14. 39:540:29Creating slow motion with Retime ControlsThe demo shows how to open Retime Controls (Command+R) and change clip speed to 50% for a slow-motion effect.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
15. 45:502:38Customizing video transitions with Motion BlurThe instructor demonstrates applying a 'Push' transition and then using the Inspector to add motion blur and 'Ease In/Out' for a professional look.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
16. 49:271:18Using an overlay transition with transparencyA walkthrough of aligning a custom arrow transition graphic over a cut point to hide the jump between two clips.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
17. 52:293:31Manually creating and styling subtitlesThe video shows how to add a subtitle track, type text manually, and style the font, stroke, and background for the entire track.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
18. 56:100:46Generating Auto-Captions (Studio Version)A demonstration of the DaVinci Resolve Studio AI tool that automatically transcribes audio into subtitle clips on the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
19. 1:04:191:02Exporting video with burned-in subtitlesA walkthrough of the Deliver page settings, specifically showing how to enable 'Burn into video' for subtitles during the final render.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
20. 1:08:383:14Creating a title hook with Pop transitionsThe instructor demonstrates building a custom title with a logo and applying a 'Pop' transition to make the elements animate onto the screen.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
21. 1:16:043:37Animating a smooth zoom with Keyframe CurvesA deep dive into setting zoom keyframes and using the Curve Editor to change linear motion into a smooth, professional ease-in animation.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
22. 1:19:593:35Removing image backgrounds with the Magic Mask/Alpha OutputThe instructor demonstrates how to use the Pen tool and Alpha Output in the Color page to mask out a subject and create a transparent background.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
23. 1:23:404:21Layering text behind a masked subjectA demonstration of placing a custom title on a track between a background layer and a masked subject layer to create a 3D depth effect.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
24. 1:39:361:51Applying a Film Burn overlay with Screen blend modeThe video shows how to use a film burn asset and change its Composite Mode to 'Screen' to create a stylized light-leak transition.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
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1. 1:521:17Animate and add motion blur in DaVinci ResolveThe creator demonstrates using keyframe buttons to create smooth movement and manually applying directional blur to a character in DaVinci Resolve.finzar
2. 14:012:39Importing and previewing media in DaVinci ResolveCasey demonstrates how to use the Media Storage panel to hover-scrub and preview footage before dragging clips into the Media Pool to import them into a project.Casey Faris
3. 16:432:19Organizing media with BinsThe video shows how to create and name Bins in the Media Pool to organize footage into folders, including a demonstration of dragging system folders directly into the bin list.Casey Faris
4. 26:442:02Syncing external audio with videoCasey demonstrates the 'Auto Sync Audio' feature using waveforms to replace low-quality camera audio with high-quality boom mic recordings.Casey Faris
5. 33:034:21Basic timeline editing and trimmingA walkthrough of adding clips to the timeline and using the selection tool to trim the start and end points of video segments.Casey Faris
6. 42:191:11Setting In and Out pointsCasey shows how to use the Source Viewer to set 'In' and 'Out' points (I and O keys) to select specific portions of a clip before adding them to the timeline.Casey Faris
7. 47:291:05Splitting clips and inserting footageDemonstration of splitting a clip using the Razor tool or keyboard shortcuts to insert a new shot in the middle of an existing sequence.Casey Faris
8. 58:381:59Using the Trim Edit modeCasey demonstrates the Trim Edit tool to perform ripple trims, slips, and slides, allowing for precise adjustments without leaving gaps in the timeline.Casey Faris
9. 1:14:582:09Adjusting clip properties in the InspectorCasey uses the Inspector panel to modify video transform properties including zoom, position, and rotation.Casey Faris
10. 1:20:481:10Applying OpenFX to clipsThe video shows how to drag effects like blurs and stylized filters from the Effects panel onto timeline clips and adjust their parameters.Casey Faris
11. 1:24:434:35Animating titles with keyframesCasey demonstrates how to create a text title and use keyframe diamonds in the Inspector to animate its position over time.Casey Faris
12. 1:39:272:40Multicam editing in the Cut PageCasey uses the Sync Bin in the Cut Page to automatically align multiple camera angles by audio and quickly switch between shots.Casey Faris