DaVinci Resolve: Trim clips and close gaps in the timeline

All demos from “DaVinci Resolve Tutorial for Beginners (2026 Update)”

1. 4:261:18Configure project settings in DaVinci ResolveThe instructor demonstrates how to access the project settings to set timeline resolution (4K) and frame rate (30fps) to match camera footage.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
2. 5:440:44Import media into DaVinci ResolveThe video shows multiple ways to import video files into the media pool using right-click menus and the file import option.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
3. 6:401:27Mark in/out points and add clips to timelineThe user demonstrates using 'I' and 'O' keyboard shortcuts to select specific sections of a source clip before dragging it onto the editing timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
4. 9:181:16Trim clips and close gaps in the timelineCurrentThe instructor shows how to use the mouse to drag clip edges and use 'Trim Edit Mode' to automatically close gaps while shortening footage.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
5. 10:431:00Use Blade tool and Ripple DeleteThe demo covers using the Blade tool (B) to make cuts and Shift+Delete to perform a ripple delete, removing a clip and the resulting gap simultaneously.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
6. 12:281:37Advanced trimming with Ripple Edit shortcutsThe video demonstrates 'Ripple Edit Left' and 'Ripple Edit Right' using keyboard shortcuts to quickly trim footage back to the previous or next cut.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
7. 14:171:14Automatically remove silence with Ripple Delete SilencesThe instructor demonstrates a DaVinci Resolve feature that detects audio thresholds to automatically cut and remove silent gaps from the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
8. 17:300:33Adjust clip volume and mute audioThe demo shows how to lower audio levels by dragging the volume line on a clip or using the Inspector panel sliders.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
9. 18:200:34Resize and reposition video overlaysThe instructor uses the Inspector's Transform tools to zoom out and change the X/Y position of a B-roll clip to create a picture-in-picture effect.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
10. 19:061:58Add and customize animated titlesThe video shows dragging a title preset from the Effects library and customizing the text, font, and color within the Inspector.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
11. 21:460:54Apply video transitionsThe user demonstrates dragging a Cross Dissolve transition between two clips and adjusting its duration on the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
12. 23:590:57Apply Dynamic Zoom effectThe instructor enables the 'Dynamic Zoom' toggle in the Inspector to create an automated slow zoom-in/out on a clip.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
13. 24:580:45Change clip speed and create slow motionThe demo shows how to use the 'Speed Change' settings to speed up a clip or create slow motion by setting the speed to 50%.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
14. 26:441:03Remove background with AI Magic MaskThe instructor demonstrates using the Magic Mask tool on the Color page to track a person and remove the background using an Alpha Output.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
15. 28:340:38Create audio fadesThe video shows how to use the manual fade handles on audio clips to create smooth fade-ins and fade-outs for music.DaVinci Resolve· AI Audio Editor
16. 33:142:07Color correction with wheels and AI Auto BalanceThe demo shows using the AI Auto Balance button followed by manual adjustments to Gain, Temperature, and Saturation using color wheels.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Enhancer
17. 35:310:29Copy color grades to multiple clipsThe instructor shows how to 'Grab Still' to save a color grade and then apply that grade to multiple selected clips simultaneously.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
18. 36:151:10Export video using the Deliver pageThe video walks through selecting a YouTube 4K preset, choosing a file format (MP4), and adding the project to the Render Queue to export.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
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1. 4:261:18Configure project settings in DaVinci ResolveThe instructor demonstrates how to access the project settings to set timeline resolution (4K) and frame rate (30fps) to match camera footage.Justin Brown - Primal Video
2. 5:440:44Import media into DaVinci ResolveThe video shows multiple ways to import video files into the media pool using right-click menus and the file import option.Justin Brown - Primal Video
3. 6:401:27Mark in/out points and add clips to timelineThe user demonstrates using 'I' and 'O' keyboard shortcuts to select specific sections of a source clip before dragging it onto the editing timeline.Justin Brown - Primal Video
4. 9:181:16Trim clips and close gaps in the timelineCurrentThe instructor shows how to use the mouse to drag clip edges and use 'Trim Edit Mode' to automatically close gaps while shortening footage.Justin Brown - Primal Video
5. 10:431:00Use Blade tool and Ripple DeleteThe demo covers using the Blade tool (B) to make cuts and Shift+Delete to perform a ripple delete, removing a clip and the resulting gap simultaneously.Justin Brown - Primal Video
6. 12:281:37Advanced trimming with Ripple Edit shortcutsThe video demonstrates 'Ripple Edit Left' and 'Ripple Edit Right' using keyboard shortcuts to quickly trim footage back to the previous or next cut.Justin Brown - Primal Video
7. 14:171:14Automatically remove silence with Ripple Delete SilencesThe instructor demonstrates a DaVinci Resolve feature that detects audio thresholds to automatically cut and remove silent gaps from the timeline.Justin Brown - Primal Video
8. 17:300:33Adjust clip volume and mute audioThe demo shows how to lower audio levels by dragging the volume line on a clip or using the Inspector panel sliders.Justin Brown - Primal Video
9. 18:200:34Resize and reposition video overlaysThe instructor uses the Inspector's Transform tools to zoom out and change the X/Y position of a B-roll clip to create a picture-in-picture effect.Justin Brown - Primal Video
10. 19:061:58Add and customize animated titlesThe video shows dragging a title preset from the Effects library and customizing the text, font, and color within the Inspector.Justin Brown - Primal Video
11. 21:460:54Apply video transitionsThe user demonstrates dragging a Cross Dissolve transition between two clips and adjusting its duration on the timeline.Justin Brown - Primal Video
12. 23:590:57Apply Dynamic Zoom effectThe instructor enables the 'Dynamic Zoom' toggle in the Inspector to create an automated slow zoom-in/out on a clip.Justin Brown - Primal Video