{"id":15401,"date":"2026-01-27T18:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/?p=15401"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:24:25","slug":"davinci-resolve-for-beginners-video-editing-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/davinci-resolve-for-beginners-video-editing-tutorial.html","title":{"rendered":"DaVinci Resolve for Beginners: Simple Video Editing Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DaVinci Resolve is a free, all-in-one video editing application that\u2019s become increasingly common in professional workflows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many editors, including our own Nick LaClair, moved to Resolve after years of editing in other tools. We\u2019ve previously examined <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/the-history-of-video-editing-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what\u2019s driving that shift<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/premiere-pro-vs-davinci-resolve-should-you-switch-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how Resolve compares with Premiere Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re excited to help you get started. This beginner-friendly tutorial will prepare any DaVinci Resolve newbie, whether you\u2019re new to the software or video editing altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%\"><iframe class=\"sproutvideo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.sproutvideo.com\/embed\/a49bddb21f1fe5c02e\/efc462c625eddf3f?playerColor=4c78ae\" style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;top:0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Video Player\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode on DaVinci Resolve, LaClair walks through the full video editing process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Get organized in the <strong>Media<\/strong> tab.<\/li><li>Tell your story in the <strong>Edit<\/strong> tab<\/li><li>Make it shine and export from <strong>Delivery<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/davinciresolve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DaVinci Resolve is available for free<\/strong><\/a>, making it easy for anyone to edit videos. From footage to finish, grab your clips and follow along.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta-with-button\">\n  <strong>Become A Resolve Pro with Keyboard Shortcuts <\/strong>\n  <p class=\"file-description\">DaVinci Resolve is even more powerful with its keyboard shortcuts, making the editing process smooth and fast. Grab our shortcuts cheatsheet and start practicing today.<\/p>\n  \t\t<a\t\t\t\thref=\"javascript:void(0)\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sgpb-show-popup sgpb-popup-id-15465\"\n\t\tdata-sgpbpopupid=\"15465\"\n\t\tdata-popup-event=\"click\"\n\t\ttitle=&quot;Click to download the DaVinci Keyboard Shortcuts&quot; >\n\t\tDownload PDF<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/redfitz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redfitz Films<\/a> for the footage used in this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>10 Quick Tips for Beginners Editing in DaVinci Resolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. What Are The \u201cTabs\u201d in DaVinci Resolve?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"938\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciTabs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciTabs.jpg 938w, https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciTabs-768x80.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>DaVinci Resolve has seven primary tabs at the bottom of the screen. Left to right, they contain the entire post-production process of making a video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Media<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Organize assets (footage, audio, graphics, etc.)<\/li><li><strong>Cut &amp; Edit<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Tell the story; add effects<\/li><li><strong>Fusion<\/strong>: Motion graphics<\/li><li><strong>Color<\/strong>: Color grading<\/li><li><strong>Fairlight<\/strong>: Audio and mixing<\/li><li><strong>Delivery<\/strong>: Export project<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cut and Edit tabs in DaVinci Resolve are spaces for editing video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference is that the Cut tab is ideal for short projects (such as social media shorts) and rough assemblies, while the Edit tab is the traditional editing workspace that&#8217;s ideal for complex projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Avoid the \u201cMedia Offline\u201d Problem&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"sproutvideo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.sproutvideo.com\/embed\/109bddb01117e5c69a\/652e6b154e65b042?autoPlay=true&amp;playerColor=4c78ae&amp;showControls=false&amp;loop=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Video Player\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>A common DaVinci Resolve issue is the \u201cMedia Offline\u201d problem. This error occurs when footage imported into Resolve is moved on your computer or external hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if the source location of your footage changes, the link in Resolve breaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To prevent this error<\/strong>, determine the folder or drive where you will permanently store your footage before bringing it into DaVinci.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To fix this issue<\/strong>, select one or more clips. Right-click the footage and hover over Clip Operations. Select Relink Selected Clips and find the footage\u2019s new location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Sync Video and Audio with Ease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you record audio separately from your video, DaVinci Resolve makes it quick and easy to sync the audio with the video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Select (control on a PC or command on a Mac) the audio and video clips you want to sync.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Right-click and choose Auto Sync Audio, then Waveform.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolve will listen to each track&#8217;s audio and use it to align the waveforms. Once done, the footage automatically plays with the synced audio, simplifying your editing process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Add Sound Effects with Resolve\u2019s Built-in Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciSoundLibrary-1200x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciSoundLibrary-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciSoundLibrary-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciSoundLibrary-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciSoundLibrary.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the upper-left section of the Edit tab are various primary menus: Media Pool, Effects, Index, and Sound Library. When you open the Sound Library for the first time, the software prompts you to download it. <strong>Once downloaded, you can search for countless sound effects and easily drag them into your videos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: Search three asterisks\u2014\u201d***\u201d\u2014 to see all effects available in the Sound Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. Gain Speed with Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of DaVinci Resolve\u2019s strengths is the ability to use your keyboard almost entirely in the editing process. Like learning the piano notes in a song, it takes some practice to bring them together. But once you do, editing goes much quicker, and you rarely need to use your mouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you\u2019re switching from another software, like Premiere Pro, you can import your keyboard shortcuts and continue using them. For our tutorial, we\u2019re using the default shortcuts. We also made a reference sheet (below) of all the shortcuts mentioned in the video above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Basic Editing Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these to cut through your footage and find the parts you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>J<\/strong>: Back; increase play speed with additional taps.<\/li><li><strong>K<\/strong>: Stop<\/li><li><strong>L<\/strong>: Forward; increase play speed with additional taps.<\/li><li><strong>Space bar<\/strong>: Play and pause.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>I<\/strong>: Create In Point (begin a cut)<\/li><li><strong>O<\/strong>: Create Out Point (end a cut)<\/li><li><strong>F9<\/strong>: Insert cut footage into the timeline.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Q<\/strong>: Toggles between the source and timeline views.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta-with-button\">\n  <strong>Gain Speed with 77 Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong>\n  <p class=\"file-description\">Become a Resolve pro with our free keyboard shortcuts reference sheet.<\/p>\n  \t\t<a\t\t\t\thref=\"javascript:void(0)\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sgpb-show-popup sgpb-popup-id-15465\"\n\t\tdata-sgpbpopupid=\"15465\"\n\t\tdata-popup-event=\"click\"\n\t\ttitle=&quot;Click to download the PDF version of How to Build your Own Live Streaming Website&quot; >\n\t\tDownload PDF<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>6. Scrub All Footage with Source Tape Viewer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"sproutvideo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.sproutvideo.com\/embed\/729bddb01116e8c9f8\/f5c04b8d5d54a746?autoPlay=true&amp;playerColor=4c78ae&amp;showControls=false&amp;loop=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Video Player\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>If your project is large, selecting each clip individually can be a pain. In that case, you can choose the source tape viewer. When selected, the source viewer displays all your video files in a single stream.<strong> Source Tape Viewer makes it easy to go through and find your in and out points<\/strong>, which can be especially helpful when sorting through b-roll clips repeatedly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>7. Automate Video Parameters with Keyframes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyframes allow you to change a parameter over time. Want a slow punch in? Keyframe. Dramatic zoom? Keyframe. Motion graphics? You get the idea: there are keyframes for every parameter imaginable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through the basics of using keyframes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Select the clip you want to edit. This opens the Inspector in the upper-right corner.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Place your playhead where you want the parameter change to start.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the Inspector, locate the keyframes. They are the column of diamonds.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the keyframe diamond next to the parameter change you\u2019re making, such as the zoom effect. This action adds a keyframe at the playhead for that parameter.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Next, move your playhead to the place where you want the parameter change to occur. Add another keyframe by clicking the diamond again. Changing the parameters will also automatically create another keyframe.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/davinci-resolve-for-beginners-video-editing-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the video<\/a> for more tips on keyframing in DaVinci Resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>8. Mass Apply A Change Across Multiple Clips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you change the volume of one clip and want all or multiple other clips to also apply the same change. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Select the clip you changed.<\/li><li>Copy it with Ctrl + C (PC) or Command + C (Mac).<\/li><li>Select all the clips you want to mimic that change and hit Alt + V (PC) or Option + V (Mac).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A paste menu will pop up, allowing you to choose which parameters to apply across the clips. Select the parameters you wish to change.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other attributes you can copy and paste include zoom, crop, equalizer, and many more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>9. Normalize Audio Levels Across Clips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DaVinci Resolve makes it easy to normalize audio levels, allowing you to even out clips with varying high and low volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Select all clips in the Timeline, right-click, and choose Normalize Audio Levels.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Choose your Normalization Mode. For most people, the differences don\u2019t matter.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Choose Independent, which normalizes each clip individually to create a consistent volume range throughout the video.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>10. Auto Color Correct Your Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"sproutvideo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.sproutvideo.com\/embed\/8c9bddb01116e5c906\/d6e5ea3334ca520c?autoPlay=true&amp;playerColor=4c78ae&amp;showControls=false&amp;loop=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Video Player\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In later episodes of our DaVinci Resolve for Beginners, we\u2019ll cover color grading in depth. But here\u2019s a quick beginner hack, and you don\u2019t need to know anything about color grading to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>From the Color tab, select a clip and hit the little \u201cA\u201d to auto color correct.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Select all the other clips to apply the same color correction.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Then right-click and select Apply Grade.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>11. Quick Export Projects in the Edit Tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"747\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DaVinciExport.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15440\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Export lets you export your project without going through the delivery tab. Find the option within the upper right corner of the Edit tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pop-up window lets you quickly choose your render settings (H.264 Master is a good place to start, but there are many presets as well), add a filename, and export to your computer or hard drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>You\u2019re Ready to Edit In DaVinci Resolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whew. That was a lot to cover! But now you\u2019ve walked through the core process of editing in DaVinci Resolve, from organizing media to exporting the final product.&nbsp;As you keep practicing, these steps will become second nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions, tips of your own, or want to see specific topics covered in future tutorials, <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we\u2019d love to hear from you<\/a>. 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