DaVinci Resolve Tutorial for Beginners

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to get started editing videos using DaVinci Resolve 17. DaVinci Resolve 17 is an extremely powerful video editor that is free to use. Learn how to import and organize media, edit and trim video, add transitions, effects, titles and publish. You'll find sample files if you'd like to follow along.

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⌚ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:08 How to get DaVinci Resolve 17
02:13 Start page
02:56 Main edit interface
03:17 Import videos, photos & audio to media pool
05:23 Visualize media in media pool
06:07 Source viewer
07:55 Bring media onto timeline
09:26 Change timeline view options
09:42 Timeline toolbar
10:17 Selection mode
11:10 Trim edit mode, including trim, roll, slip & slide edits
12:41 Dynamic trim mode
13:44 Blade edit mode
14:21 Editing keyboard shortcut keys
15:35 Making edits
16:16 Snapping tool
16:32 Linked selection tool
16:51 Position lock tool
17:02 Flag & marker tools
17:50 Timeline zoom levels
18:26 Delete selected & ripple delete
19:07 Change clip brightness
20:05 Change clip speed
20:52 Audio & auto track selector
22:33 Fade audio in & out
22:55 Lock track
23:13 Fade video in & out
22:33 Adjust audio volume
24:10 Copy & paste clip attributes
24:54 Review & set shortcut keys
25:30 Insert transitions
26:53 Insert text
28:10 Zoom in & out using keyframes
29:33 Customize user interface
30:02 Render & export video
31:01 View final video output
31:35 Wrap up

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⌚ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:08 How to get DaVinci Resolve 17
02:13 Start page
02:56 Main edit interface
03:17 Import videos, photos & audio to media pool
05:23 Visualize media in media pool
06:07 Source viewer
07:55 Bring media onto timeline
09:26 Change timeline view options
09:42 Timeline toolbar
10:17 Selection mode
11:10 Trim edit mode, including trim, roll, slip & slide edits
12:41 Dynamic trim mode
13:44 Blade edit mode
14:21 Editing keyboard shortcut keys
15:35 Making edits
16:16 Snapping tool
16:32 Linked selection tool
16:51 Position lock tool
17:02 Flag & marker tools
17:50 Timeline zoom levels
18:26 Delete selected & ripple delete
19:07 Change clip brightness
20:05 Change clip speed
20:52 Audio & auto track selector
22:33 Fade audio in & out
22:55 Lock track
23:13 Fade video in & out
22:33 Adjust audio volume
24:10 Copy & paste clip attributes
24:54 Review & set shortcut keys
25:30 Insert transitions
26:53 Insert text
28:10 Zoom in & out using keyframes
29:33 Customize user interface
30:02 Render & export video
31:01 View final video output
31:35 Wrap up

[timandersentheappraisersad]

Kevin, when I first opened Resolve I found it to be totally incomprehensible. After watching this video, I have progressed to where I am now merely baffled. I'll watch this a few more times to progress to the point of just being confused. Thank you!

[chrayu]

I'm completely new to the world of video editing and this was my first ever tutorial. Great explanations and great overview of a number of different features. Really excited to make a video with what I know now.

[Give_Me_Rent]

Dude this was absolutely phenomenal! I feel like an expert after watching this (even though this video only scratched the surface) You are a great teacher and thank you for this tutorial!

[AxRic]

I've got to say I've tried DaVinci Resolve several times with no luck. It's so overwhelming. But after watching your video I feel I could give it a new and fresh try. Please don't give up on doing more videos like this one. It would be nice to see how your workflow is when you're working on your tutorials, from shooting to editing and rendering.

[amiraisamurai]

Here's a quick reminder so that you don't make the same mistake I did, to import videos into DaVinci make sure they're in the .mp4 format. So if you're using OBS make sure to set the recording format to .mp4. I spent a full 2 hours trying to figure out why my videos wouldn't import

[papafrankguido]

As always, you not only present new ideas BUT you also explain them so I, an old man, can understand them. THANK YOU

[hampten]

Teaching is a skill Kevin! You have that skill inside you. You are really good at explaining. I really want more and more Davinci Resolve 17 tutorials from you. Sadly, you only have 2. If you are reading this comment, please make some more tutorials on it! Thank you so much for this tutorial. Found it super helpful!! ✌🏻

[rinam]

People should be paying for this as a class. That's how good this was an introduction to Davinci Resolve. Thank you so much, Kevin. Really great work.

[MotownDan]

OMG, how complete is this tutorial? Like wow! Totally coming back till I know everything by heart. Big big big thank you!

[SirGregory]

I really appreciate that you included chapters, recorded in UHD and included sample files to follow along.

[queensfilmstudents]

Thank you for this incredible step by step Kevin. I had to use this for a university project, had never used it before and could NOT have achieved the assignment without this how to!

[adamharith]

You really make it easy to understand and cover all of the essentials while also providing examples that we might do and the problems we might face, thank you kevin

[paprhat]

Holy cow! This was IMMENSELY helpful, Kevin! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Also, editing a video about editing videos was just too cool. Your transition from when you selected the area you were going to save the video to it saving in that destination was so seamless! haha Thanks again!

[jongeros]

I have to say Kevin your style of getting your information across in a clear & understandable format, is a gift!
You’ve made it easier for me to comprehend thus far, that which I thought was not going to be possible.
I look forward to watching all your clips, you’re a star! Thanks again, Aussie Jon. 💯

[austinado]

Kevin, I can't thank you enough for this tutorial. I know it took a ton of time to produce, and I really appreciate what you've done!

[taylrthegreat]

you know i watched a whole bunch of productivity videos about microsoft products and that's how i ran into this channel and then right when i wanted to look into video editing this gets recommended to me . Amazing.

[Brandon-ugud]

bruh this is so convenient i literally got davinci 6 hours ago and then you upload this lmao

[BadRadBR]

This tutorial is impressive. So much concise info in a 32 minute video and so easy to understand. Udemy just had their annual sale so I bought 2 series for DaVinci Resolve but they're wasting so much of my time. If you have a full course I'd love to take it!

[Martin-fllp]

I opened DaVinci Resolve for the first time tonight and immediately felt lost and had no idea how to navigate it. Just finished watching your video and I now feel fully prepared and able to dive in and make great videos. Thank you for producing such a relevant, well explained and demonstrated tutorial.