DaVinci Resolve Editing Shortcuts

Introduction

• Editing can be time-consuming in DaVinci Resolve.
• Use keyboard shortcuts instead of digging through menus to save time.
• A pre-made keyboard shortcuts file is available for free download.

Setting Up Shortcuts

• Go to DaVinci Resolve > Keyboard Customization.
• Click the three dots, import preset, select the BC editing shortcuts file.

Selection Shortcuts

• V: Return to the arrow key.
• Full Stop (.): Select all clips to the right of the playhead.
• Comma (,): Select all clips to the left of the playhead.

Cutting Shortcuts

• B: Change from arrow to blade tool.
• S: Make a cut across all tracks of the timeline.
• Q: Deletes everything to the left of the playhead up to the closest cut point.
• W: Deletes everything to the right of the playhead up to the next cut point.
• R: Ripple Delete - removes a clip and fills the gap.
• T: Trim edit mode - adjusts start and end points while keeping clip length.

Timeline Navigation Shortcuts

• Plus (+) / Minus (-): Zoom in and out.
• Option + Scroll: Precise zoom.
• Z: View entire timeline.
• Up/Down: Move playhead to next cut.
• Left/Right: Move playhead frame-by-frame.
• N: Toggle snapping.
• L/J/K: Play forwards / backwards / pause.

Additional Editing Shortcuts

• X: Add transition between clips.
• M: Add marker for notes.
• Option/Alt + Drag: Duplicate timeline clips.
• Command + F: Full-screen playback.
• D: Disable layer to see underneath.
• F: Match frame for side-by-side comparison.

Advanced Editing Techniques

• C: Create compound clips for unified editing.
• Command + C, P: Copy and paste attributes (zoom, crop, etc.).

Export Shortcuts

• I/O: Set in and out points for export.
• E: Export a still frame for thumbnails.

Conclusion

• Download the free shortcut template and import to streamline editing.
• Additional tips and basic learning resources available for DaVinci Resolve beginners.