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 📚 RESOURCES - Get DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve - Sample files to follow along: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmxrofZZlZ-whfM2CCGUocplFuh2hQ?e=gHfWty ⌚ 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 📺 RELATED VIDEOS - Playlist with all my videos on DaVinci Resolve: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xI-i6cL8Vdg2LOgjuawizcm 📩 NEWSLETTER - Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/ 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME - Official website: http://www.kevinstratvert.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstratvert/ - Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord - Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevstrat - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Stratvert-101912218227818 - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinstratvert - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinstratvert/ 🎁 TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS ✅ 🎙️ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | https://link.xsolla.com/KZBi89AY ✅ 🌐 Squarespace Websites | https://squarespace.syuh.net/XYaqYM ✅ 🔍 Grammarly | https://grammarly.go2cloud.org/SH3nL ✅ 📹 CapCut | https://bit.ly/installcapcut ✅ 🛍️ Shopify | https://shopify.pxf.io/XY9rPa ✅ 📋 Notion | https://affiliate.notion.so/rffva4tr71ax ✅ 🖼️ Figma | https://psxid.figma.com/lqjg97licpry ✅ 🤖 ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | https://try.elevenlabs.io/taqepq60mptr ✅ 💵 Quickbooks Online | https://bit.ly/intuitquickbooksonline ✅ 👥 Hubspot | https://hubspot.sjv.io/DKo6jb ✅ 📈 Semrush | https://bit.ly/semrush14dayfreetrial ✅ 🎥 Descript | https://get.descript.com/sf22jb63w2tx ✅ 🏓 Smartsheet | https://bit.ly/trysmartsheet 🎒 MY COURSES - Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?sub_confirmation=1 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - Hit the THANKS button in any video! - Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz ⚖ DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same. #stratvert #davinciresolve