In this special extended episode I’ll show you how you can edit quickly using the Cut page in the FREE version of DaVinci Resolve 18.
Starting from creating a project and importing your media, through using the Source Tape effectively and building your edit, to adjusting audio levels, adding titles and using effects.
Whether you are working on a Mac, PC, Linux or iPad, there are TONNES of tips for using the Cut page effectively in this complete lesson!
Shortcuts used in this episode:
JKL - playback controls
SHIFT-F12 - Append
CMD/CTRL-B - Split Clip
F9 - Smart Insert
/ - Play around current selection
X - Mark Clip
OPTION/ALT-X - Clear In and Out Points
Q - toggle Source Tape/Source Clip and timeline
SHIFT-Q - toggle Source Tape and Source Clip
SHIFT-[ - Trim Start
SHIFT-] - Trim End
CMD/CTRL-T - Add Default Transition
Footage provided by https://vimeo.com/komposite
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Import Media Folder
01:25 - Project Settings
01:46 - Bin List
02:09 - New Timeline
02:38 - Source Tape
04:10 - Source Tape Order
06:00 - Fast Review
06:43 - Append
09:21 - Drag and Drop
10:10 - Changing Clip Order
10:46 - Split Clip
12:00 - Trim Start / Trim End
14:26 - More Trimming
16:11 - Rough Cut Review
16:46 - Clip Trimming
17:52 - Smart Insert
18:37 - Source Clip
21:40 - Adding Music
23:01 - Changing Audio Levels
24:36 - Enlarge Track
25:51 - Picture in Picture
28:27 - Creating a Freeze Frame
28:46 - Dynamic Zoom
29:15 - Fade Out
30:04 - Add Title
31:01 - Shading Controls
31:53 - Animating Text with Transitions
32:37 - Adding Effects
34:02 - Duplicate Title
35:00 - Final Review
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