10 Time-Saving Tips for DaVinci Resolve

💡Resolve automatically backs up your timelines, allowing you to easily restore previous versions. Resolve 18.5 or 18.6 enable this feature by default.

⏲️Switch between timelines effortlessly by using the dropdown menu at the top. With dynamic project switching enabled, you can even switch between projects.

🌈The Color Stabilizer tool helps fix clips with mid-shot exposure changes, eliminating the need for manual keyframes.

🗃️Use the Lightbox feature to get a visual overview of your timeline, making it easy to jump between clips and compare frames.

🔮Utilize the Magic Mask feature in the Studio Version to quickly and accurately select and isolate objects for individual grading.

How do I restore a previous version of my timeline in DaVinci Resolve?

—In Resolve 18.5 or 18.6, right click on your timeline, select 'restore timeline backup', and choose from the available timestamps.

Can I switch between timelines in DaVinci Resolve without going to the media pool?

—Yes, simply use the dropdown menu at the top and select the timeline you want to switch to.

How can I fix clips with exposure changes in DaVinci Resolve?

—Add the Color Stabilizer tool to a node, perform live region analysis, and select 'Stabilize Brightness' for exposure changes.

What is the Lightbox feature in DaVinci Resolve and how can it benefit me?

—The Lightbox feature provides a visual overview of your timeline, making it easy to navigate between clips and compare frames.

How does the Magic Mask feature in DaVinci Resolve work?

—The Magic Mask feature intelligently selects and isolates objects in your footage for individual grading, making it easier to enhance specific areas.

00:10Resolve automatically backs up your timelines, allowing you to easily restore previous versions.

01:17Switch between timelines effortlessly using the dropdown menu, even between projects with dynamic project switching enabled.

01:40The Color Stabilizer tool fixes clips with mid-shot exposure changes, eliminating the need for manual keyframes.

02:32Use the Lightbox feature to get a visual overview of your timeline, making it easy to jump between clips and compare frames.

06:25The Magic Mask feature in the Studio Version allows you to quickly and accurately select and isolate objects for individual grading.