DaVinci Resolve 19 Tutorial for Beginners

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn all the essentials to start editing like a pro in DaVinci Resolve 19! 🚀 From setting up your project to working with the powerful edit page, I’ll guide you through each step to create a polished video. We’ll cover everything from importing media, trimming clips, and using timeline tools, to adding transitions, audio adjustments in Fairlight, basic color correction, and exporting your final project.

Whether you’re creating content for YouTube, a personal project, or commercial work, this video will equip you with a solid foundation. And as a bonus, I’ll walk you through creating a sample commercial for the Kevin Cookie Company!

🎥 Covered in this Video:
- DaVinci Resolve installation & setup
- Navigating the edit, Fairlight, and color pages
- Importing media, trimming, and arranging clips
- Adding music and smooth transitions
- Basic color adjustments and keyframe animations
- Exporting and rendering your project for YouTube

If you're new to DaVinci Resolve or looking to refine your editing skills, this video is the perfect place to start!

Host: Kevin Stratvert

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Start Editing with DaVinci Resolve 19
00:09 - Download and Install DaVinci Resolve
01:22 - Create a New Project
01:48 - Explore the DaVinci Resolve Interface
02:14 - Reset the UI Layout
02:37 - Import Media Files
03:41 - Optimize Performance with Proxy Media
05:02 - Preview Clips in the Source Viewer
06:06 - Add Clips to the Timeline
08:42 - Adjust Timeline View
09:47 - Use Selection Mode
10:44 - Use Snapping Tool
11:16 - Remove Clips from Timeline
12:15 - Trim Clips Directly on the Timeline
16:59 - Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Efficiency
18:11 - Split Clips with Blade
19:07 - Add Audio Files to the Timeline
19:47 - Adjust Audio Levels in Fairlight
20:58 - Normalize and Enhance Audio
21:53 - Practice Trimming
23:35 - Add Music and Balance Levels
26:18 - Edit Clip Properties in the Inspector
28:11 - Adjust Colors on the Color Page
29:35 - Trim Audio Clips
29:57 - Add Image on New Track
32:25 - Apply Basic Video Transitions
33:54 - Add Text and Titles to the Video
35:55 - Insert Keyframes for Zoom Effects
37:14 - Export and Render the Final Project
38:12 - Preview the Finished Video
38:41 - Wrap Up

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[ExcelVisual]

Intresting Fact about DaVinci Resolve: The term 'Film Bins' in editing software has roots in old-school film editing. Back in the day, editors would physically cut film strips with razors, then hang each clip by its sprocket holes on hooks attached to a rack over a large bin. This setup kept the long film strips organized and off the floor. These ‘bins’ became essential for organizing shots, and editors could roll them around the studio as needed. Editing desks were huge machines, where film pieces were cut and reassembled with special tape that had matching sprocket holes. Sound was managed separately on synchronized magnetic tape rolls. Multiple tracks were edited, but only two could be played back together until the final mix, which involved syncing several machines at once. Imagine the patience and skill it required—editing was a true art form

[kathyroberts]

Thank you, I appreciate that you are speaking much slower than most of the tutorials on this product and know there is a lot more to cover. I will look forward to your next tutorial.

[jemadv]

One of the best DR beginner tutorials I have watched (I've watched a lot) Thank you

[Arcteek]

This video is pure genius. Excellent content, straight to the point, everything explained very clearly.

omg the proxi thing i didnt know about at all i will try it for sure thank you so much

[PIX_by_SG]

Kevin thanks for getting such informative content. Much appreciated

[Alhusam]

Kevin, you’re one of the best creators on YouTube. Your content is always valuable and insightful. Thank you for your amazing work! Please keep it up.

[uhlersoth]

AAAANNND sample files to learn from, WOW, Just WOW I love the fact that I don't have to look at your face while learning this. Cant stand youtubers that have to show their tatoos or their equipment and back grounds. You are just amazing Kevin. I owe for this very much.

[tolukuks]

Editing on my phone is quick and easy, and I've gotten really good at it, but I really need to take my editing to the next level but I've always found Desktop editing softwares a bit daunting. I've decided to try again, so thank you for putting out this video.

[aaronolson]

At long last, an instructional video presenter for Davinci which makes it easy to learn. I would buy you a beer and give you a friendly hug if I ran into you at the local pub. Seriously, you are a very good teacher! Thank you sincerely!

[PCGEEK]

I needed the short cuts so I googled it
Basic Navigation
Zoom In/Out on Timeline: Ctrl + - or Ctrl + +
Play/Pause: Spacebar
Go to Start of Timeline: Home
Go to End of Timeline: End
Editing
Cut/Split a Clip: Select the clip, then press Ctrl + B (or Command + B on Mac)
Undo: Ctrl + Z (or Command + Z)
Redo: Ctrl + Shift + Z
Delete Clip: Select the clip, then press Delete
Trimming & Adjustments
Trim In/Out (Clip start/end): Ctrl + [ or Ctrl + ]
Ripple Delete (Remove a clip and close gap): Select the clip, then Shift + Delete
Quick Color Correction
Open Color Page: Shift + 6

[ThrashingBasskill]

Before we start, I have an amd card. And I'm not saying "use Nvidia cards" here, they have their own problems. But if Davinci crashes on you when you drag and drop footage into a timeline, it could be your amd driver. Adrenalin 24 simply doesn't work with davinci 19 as of today for me. I had to downgrade to 23.3 I think. Just in case someone is wondering as well as I had to try this to find out.
Black magic really needs to fix their software, it's not the first time Davinci acts up for no reason at all.

[jace]

Let me me get my cookies 🍪🍪🍪 Thanks Kevin 🙂

[Rider_]

This content is absolutely perfect! It covers almost everything there is to know about it.

[kimadelltonblogs]

Very informative and interesting! Thank you, Kevin!

[harshalsingh]

Great video, just what I was looking for

[tube-master]

Thanks for this Davinci Resolve tutorial 🙏

[Sherzodbek_Abdullayev]

I've learned that DaVinci is quite difficult for beginners like me. It's better to start with some simpler software like CapCut. After that, one can easily adapt to this. Thanks for the tutorial.

[GmanfromTexas]

Wow what an awesome tutorial. Thank you!!!

[prettyvacant]

Thanks, this is going to help me start with Davinci.