DaVinci Resolve: Editing in the Cut Page

Learn the fundamentals of nonlinear editing while mastering the unique strengths of the Cut Page.

Introduction

• Editing video in the Cut Page of DaVinci Resolve
• Using the exercise files
• Generating proxies for smooth playback
• Simple color management
• Prepping sound for interview footage

1. Before Editing Begins: Cut Page Mechanics

• Selecting project settings
• Selecting the right auto save setting
• Setting up and recalling your workspace
• A note about fixing stuttering playback
• Drag and drop editing
• Bin navigation and view options
• Understanding track controls
• The key difference between track one and other video tracks

2. The Fundamentals of Nonlinear Editing

• Creating and managing multiple timelines
• JKL and using in and out points
• Append and Ripple overwrite commands
• Using the Smart Insert to bypass setting timeline in and out points
• The Overwrite command
• Video-only and audio-only edits
• Keyboard editing
• Source tape editing
• Revisiting the autosave settings
• The Cut Page challenge

3. Trimming and Moving Clips in the Cut Page

• Organizing a story, part 1
• Organizing a story, part 2
• Additional swapping tips
• Selecting clips in the timeline
• Selecting edits and basic trimming commands
• Play around keyboard commands
• Audio Trim view
• Cut challenge: Fine-tuning your edits on the Cut Page
• Close Up and Place On Top commands
• Slipping shots, rolling edit points, and rippling the timeline
• Undo and redo in DaVinci Resolve

4. The DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor

• Overview of the Speed Editor
• Using the Search Dial, part 1
• Using the Search Dial, part 2
• Edit modes
• The dual behavior of the Close Up key
• The four finger actions of the Speed Editor
• Trimming with the Speed Editor
• Rolling and sliding with the Speed Editor
• Adding transitions
• Important function keys, part 1
• Important function keys, part 2

Conclusion

• Quick export
• Final thoughts on the DaVinci Resolve Cut Page
• Additional resources and goodbye