How to Transcode Video in DaVinci Resolve 20 (Quick & Easy Tutorial)

Transcode Video in DaVinci Resolve 20! 🔄🎬 (Reduce File Size + Change Formats)

Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome back to SamResolve!
In this video, I’ll walk you through how to transcode your video in DaVinci Resolve 20—perfect for when your footage is in the wrong format, uses a heavy codec, or simply takes up way too much storage. I’ll show you step-by-step how to convert large files (like MOV) into lightweight, widely compatible MP4 while reducing file size without losing quality.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ How to import and prep footage for transcoding
✔️ The difference between MOV, MP4, H.264, and H.265 codecs
✔️ Why H.265 is more efficient but H.264 is more compatible
✔️ How to reduce video file size by downscaling resolution (5.8K → 1080p)
✔️ Setting up individual clip rendering instead of one long timeline
✔️ Best settings for file naming, resolution, frame rate, and quality
✔️ Organizing your workflow with separate “Transcoded” folders
✔️ How much space you can save (from 43GB down to 4.4GB!)
✔️ Bonus: Quick tips for faster rendering and smoother playback

🎬 Whether you’re working with GH6, DSLR, or Mirrorless footage, or just need smaller, more manageable files for editing, this workflow will make your video editing process way smoother inside DaVinci Resolve 20.

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Why Transcoding Helps (Large File Problem)
0:33 - Importing Footage into Timeline
0:50 - Setting Up Deliver Page for Transcoding
1:21 - Choosing MP4, H.264 vs H.265
1:33 - Downscaling Resolution for Smaller File Size
1:50 - File Naming & Folder Setup
2:20 - Render Queue Settings (Individual Clips)
2:32 - Rendering Process Demo
3:02 - Before vs After: File Size Reduction
3:22 - Outro & Next Steps

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