DaVinci Resolve Tutorial for Beginners (2025)

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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