(Think of it as an automatic “string-out.”) It displays all the clips in the currently-open bin as a single clip in the Viewer. One of the VERY cool review features is this button (red arrow) in the top left corner of the Viewer: Source Tape. Drag the playhead and type I to set an In, and O to set an Out. While there are many options to review clips, the easiest is to double-click a clip in the Media Pool to display it in the Viewer. NOTE: You can also import the contents of selected folders using File > Import > Bin. But, to keep things simple, type Cmd + I to import individual clips.Īll media is displayed in the Media Pool (top left). The Media Pool is similar to the Browser in Final Cut or Project pane in Premiere. There are multiple ways to import clips or folders containing clips. Everything I’m illustrating here is in the free version.Īt the bottom, the Cut page icon should already be selected (red arrow). You’ll find them here, in the Training Books section.ĭownload the free version of DaVinci Resolve ( here’s a link). However, Blackmagic Design has an excellent books, videos and tutorials that can get you started. NOTE: Explaining the Cut page in its entirety is beyond the scope of this tutorial. In this tutorial, I want to help you start editing in the DaVinci Resolve Cut page.

NOTE: I was also struck by how much inspiration the Cut page took from Final Cut Pro. The Cut page is designed for projects with deadlines measured in minutes, with features not found in other NLEs. Premiere, Final Cut and Resolve can all edit complex projects. Why? Because the Cut page is optimized for speed. If you are creating simple projects under a tight deadline, the Cut page in Resolve can help you get your work done faster. What I learned is that the Cut page in Resolve has speed features that don’t exist in either Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. So, if you prefer learning by watching, rather than reading, here’s the link. NOTE: I just created a new webinar which, in less than an hour, walks you through the Cut page in-depth.

It’s a great way to start learning Resolve without getting overwhelmed. Even better, it covers the entire range of editing a video – from import to export – in a single “page” of the interface. This is a new part of Resolve that is optimized for high-speed editing. Here’s a very cool tip: You don’t need to learn the entire Resolve app to take advantage of it. Recently, though, I found myself with some spare time and decided the time had come. And, for years, I found ways to avoid getting started. For years I told myself that I needed to learn DaVinci Resolve.

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