How to Edit A YouTube Video in DaVinci Resolve! (Start to Finish)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@TheFrullanis]

I already know a lot about Davinci Resolve, but my wife doesn't...and I don't have time to teach her so this video is gold for her....we run our channel together and if she learns how to edit on Resolve we will be more fast and efficient. Thank you so much!

[@LifeisMedievil]

@@TheFrullanis just getting started with DR, it would be good to know what setting DR should be set to for editing in for a KZbin clip. not renter setting but editing settings. this is where a lot of first-time users just give up.

[@chefmolson7950]

Thanks very much for a really good lesson and you are a wonderful educator. I took time away from my college teaching job for PD and want to do a video report instead of traditional written one - I have struggled with how best to approach and this has given me the inspiration and headstart to get my project rolling. I have a ton of .mov and .jpeg files and kept second-guessing my approach but now I will shoot A-cam on BMPCC then fill in with B-roll and effects, many thanks to you!

[@GaiaTutankhamon]

35.11 min of excellent teaching! Thanks, great content.

[@chevdor]

Nice one with lots of small but useful tips. The pace is nice. You earned a sub ;)

[@jordychinchin]

After spending nearly 6-7 hours over the course of multiple days constantly backtracking through this 35 minute KZbin video so I could follow along with each step as closely as possible I am finally complete. This has been the best resource on KZbin for taking that first step into DaVinci Resolve and I will be referring back to this video as I begin my journey into this editing software

[@ThinkMediaTV]

What a trooper! Appreciate the kind words Jordy!

[@freemansgarageextra]

FOR SLOW COMPUTERS using Davinci...disabling playback while rendering will usually solve crashing while rendering issues. Right clicking on timeline then clicking ripple delete will snap all files on the timeline back together for you. It will snap from right to left. While editing I use spacebar to play & pause while using L key to bump up playback speed to 2x, 4x, 8x etc. Keys J, K & L are playback speed keys. Once I figured all out my computer quit crashing & my editing speed increased dramatically. One more thing for slow computers... if Davinci starts to get laggy, the solution for me is saving the project, closing & reopening Davinci. I hope this comment saves someone from misery.

[@Realityversum]

Have to use Capcut because of this instead of DaVinci. And my pc is not even that slow.

[@rano12321]

@@Realityversum Resolve requires a good GPU, which is a blessing and a curse.

[@thepatzer]

Would generating proxies and displaying at half resolution also help?

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

FOR SLOW COMPUTERS... I've tried, but now I know I must get a more capable computer if I'm going to make DaVinci Resolve my primary video editing tool. And, I'm going to build it myself for some extra fun. (Actually, it's not for the fun, it's to save money!)

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

@@bhushan9066 Sorry, don't know the answer to your question.

[@WindwalkerHomestead]

I've watched several tutorials on Davinci Resolve and, somehow they all missed the mark and I've been teaching myself. This one helps me to understand the processes much easier. Thank you

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Appreciate it!

[@RosieQCosplay]

This is the video you want to watch first! I've been dreading going over my audio because I have so many tutorial vids queued up, and both of the main things that I was worried about get covered at the end of this video (EQ and S sound reduction). Audio already sounds way better just following the two steps in this video! I feel better about going over my audio now! Also, I saw some of the video editing stuff he mentions across other tutorials as well. Save time, watch this first, and then go from there.

[@rosecoloredglasses-logan]

😇Hi Nate! I've been using DaVinci Resolve for 3 years now and I love it. I happened to notice a link to your video and decided to check it out in case there was a tip or trick that I didn't know, because every user has a different style. I did catch a couple of of cool tricks, but what impressed me the most was your delivery. You have a warm way of speaking to your viewers that is calming and informative. You're not speaking above or below anyone's intellect, but instead, explaining in a user-friendly manner that most will appreciate. I enjoyed watching your content. Best to you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Will keep this in mind for future videos!

[@DDCardinal]

The first tip alone saves me soooo much time. TY. I'm new to YT and devinci and have only edited videos a bit so this video is priceless. 💰

[@MikeCorrigan1520]

Man… That was awesome!!! I’m new at editing and been intimidated to use DR, so my default was always I-movie… you just opened up a whole new world to me for my channels! THANK YOU!

[@VollstandigErleuchtung]

Video editing is the most beginner friendly skill ever, getting good at will obviously not be overnight, but at start you're getting something decent out of it, unlike some other software's where it takes several months before you get anything that's alright. Great tutorial 🍀

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Truth, appreciate the kind words!

[@jillandcody]

This video saved me likely HOURS of watching other videos to learn. Thanks!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you for the super chat! What editing videos would you like to see more of?

[@glennwidelko]

WOW … the BEST DaVinci Resolve tutorial … what I’ve come to except from our friends at Think Media … thank you and well done … 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@cydzerlight1383]

i always respect ppl who do editing guides video. imagine editing a video that edits a video that ur editing for youtube in youtube

[@moasresor]

The best so far for me I am so new to this with editing. Thank you for not rushing it. 🙏🤗

[@kuba_p]

Thank you so much! You are awasome. I learned so much from this video.

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

There's some fancy stuff in there, but seeing you doing it, and describing it with your calm voice, makes it the best intro to DR I've seen.

[@SeshanDecodes]

Davinci Resolve is literally the best editing and compositing Software in the market. It is professional grade software. There is a learning curve if you are really interested in video editing. Definitely worthwhile. Best decision I have made.

[@DivineMoth]

I love this!!! I use Windows not Mac, so i have to figure out the shortcuts, but I loved your class!! Thank you so much!

[@jmgpptt]

Very well done tutorial, now I can finally make my own PB&J sandwitch. The editing tips are very cool too.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

That was my intention!

[@glenforbes915]

Excellent tutorial, you are an awesome teacher. I'm new to DaVinci and was just about to quit for another program but thank God I came across your tutorial. After watching this, I imported all my finished projects to timeliness with intentions of applying the techniques you taught. Thank you Sir.

[@carterphotography7170]

Nate you are a phenomenal teacher! One of the best short tutorials I've seen! Thank you

[@pranavsinghvlogs6178]

love the way you explain🤌

[@Trapizzium]

The best video literally on da vinci for a beginner. Thankyou man

[@thinkakeem]

Edited my 1st KZbin video using this tutorial. So helpful, thank you!

[@georgeanthny]

This is so so helpful and re-motivated me to learn video editing again, after being discouraged by the complicative nature of learning a new software. Subscribed, liked, saved, favorited, shared, etc.

[@clayformations1638]

I downloaded DaVinci Resolve about 6 months ago. Watched a few tutorials, tried working with it.... aaaand gave up. I watched this and FINALLY it makes sense! I'm going to give it another try! Thank you!!!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Stoked! Thanks for sharing!

[@mannytroll9572]

Dude thank you so much I have adhd and mental health issues where it’s hard for me to process things when I’m learning and this video really made it so easy for me to learn thank you so much .

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@yogagwithgillianmcclure4790]

Thank you for explaining everything so well 🙏

[@jeremiahjamestrahan8441]

I will definitely give this a try! Thank you for sharing, and doing a step by step tutorial! Love this content so much!

[@_alexgamos]

Wow! This is comprehensive. I've edited a bunch of videos on Resolve. But this still gives me so much to work on. Thanks man! :)

[@Jinxed11]

The audio section really, really, REALLY helped me out so much! Thank you

[@ThinkMediaTV]

I'm glad that was helpful!

[@UdegbunamChuks]

I consider myself an average- mid level DR user and I still learnt new tips from this ❤❤❤

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. What tutorials would you like see in the future?

[@richardpowell4281]

Wonderful tutorial! I've been using Premier Pro for years, recently switched away from Adobe due to their policies. This is an excellent straightforward tutorial. I am thoroughly enjoying Resolve

[@helmanfrow]

As an audio pro for nearly 30 years I can say with some authority that Curtis Judd's channel is an excellent place to learn about audio for video. ;)

[@helmanfrow]

If I can offer one piece of advice it's that EVERY frequency sounds bad when you crank the gain on a high-Q filter and sweep it across the spectrum. It's really easy to butcher your audio this way, so unless you hear a problem while the EQ is flat, don't EQ! A bit low-cut is usually fine but don't slap a 10dB shelf on your track at 10KHz just because someone in a video it. Find Julan Krause's video on EQ-ing for voice.

[@forhadrh]

Such a clean and detailed tutorial. Appreciate your effort 💘

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you so much!

[@edengate1]

Please please bring more, this one was the best tutorial out there.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Many thanks! What would you like to see?

[@edengate1]

@@ThinkMediaTV Same simple video editing but now with some more tranding transitions, speed ramps, a little step further for advanced things. This one was the best one in the internet.

[@shauryaveersinghsapra]

Learning Resolve after switching from adobe premiere which i used for roughly 5ish years for editing as my go to , this is one of the most simple and straight forward videos i've seen , highly recommend , thanks !

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you so much!

[@ImmersiveGamingLLC]

Hey man, just wanted to say i've watched a few tutorials and I thought yours was the most helpful. Lots of great tips here and it was all taught in a great and simple way. Many thanks

[@IceSpike7272YT]

I agree

[@BetterNeurodivergentTravel]

This is one of those tutorials I've returned to again and again for reminders. Thank you Nate for teaching me how to use DaVinci Resolve!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Yay! Thanks for sharing, more to come!

[@ThomsenTower]

Wow, what an excellent tutorial video! Of course one can, and must, go much deeper, but this is a great, and very encouraging, start. Thank you!

[@blackbearranchcanada]

THANK YOU! I've downloaded Resolve and it's fantastic. Finally , a great (and free!) video editing software package! This video is an excellent tutorial for beginners. Well done; simple, clear, and effective.

[@TAHUMedia]

Thanks a lot Nathan and Think Media, I’ve successfully edited my first ever video using davinci resolve which is PB&J!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Ayy! Awesome job! Keep crushing!

[@vesimittari]

Very informative for a beginner. I didn't understand why you can't get the last piece. use. However, it must be removed from the bag before sorting the waste.

[@JJTJ_is_god]

You make the best tutorials that are easy to follow. Good job on almost reaching 2.99 M subs!!!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you!!!

[@gamemakerdude]

This is one of the absolute best tutorials out there, thank you! Do you have any tips for creating the B-roll footage? For instance, when you transitioned from scooping the jelly to spreading it, how did you make it to where the knife was in the same position in both clips?

[@legygax]

Best tutorial ever! I still have no idea what this Davinci thing is supposed to be but the PB&J sandwich was delicious.

[@Baileys032]

that's a great tutorial. everything explained so clear and profesional. thank you for this information, man

[@aptechknowledge]

That was actually a good video! Well done. Good tone of voice; well spoken and clear; good all around color and audio FX and volume; all the B roll, text, BG music. That was solid. I even noticed the soft hands at the end while eating the PB&J. I can tell you’ve never done hard labor for a long time; nothing wrong with that. 👍

[@whitelighter786]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much! Totally new here to video editing, so this helps a lot!

[@jeffszurgot]

Great tutorial. One things I would add is using buttons: J K L - for scrolling throught materials and pause play it (doulb or tripple press on J and L will make playing slower and faster which is great). Second one is to use F9 and F12 buttons to input videos where we want without using mice :)

[@djcontour]

A tip for editing audio levels. I’ve found that instead of using keyframes, I like to just make a cut in the track wherever I want the music fade to end. Then I adjust the whole volume of the new cut clip to my desired level and then use the clip fades to fade out. I’ve found that it works way better for me instead of playing with keyframes.

[@BetterNeurodivergentTravel]

Same. I might eventually get my head around keyframes but not there yet :)

[@djcontour]

@@BetterNeurodivergentTravel you can handle keyframes! They’re actually super easy. The way I learned them (this was before I found out you can expand and see the actual keyframes) was to 1 put the play head where you want the keyframes/animation to start. 2 select the keyframe button of the things you know you want in the animation. zoom, position x and position y are my most common. 3 don’t do anything yet with the keyframes. Simply play the clip and stop it wherever you want the animation to stop. 4 now with the adjustment sliders in the inspector, simply adjust them to where you want and the clip should be animated! Give that technique a shot. I’m confident you’ll have it figured out in your next session!!

[@BetterNeurodivergentTravel]

@@djcontour Thank you so much! I'll keep at it; I'm getting better at Davinci every time (I started with iMovie)

[@djcontour]

@@BetterNeurodivergentTravel that’s all You’ve gotta do! Keep practicing. If you haven’t seen him, Daniel Batal makes great Davinci content and it’s extremely helpful

[@nacerstv]

omg thank you for this video that help to understand davinci in 30 minutes

[@ssss6244]

I am completely amazed🤯!!

[@GinkoCrea]

best tutorial ever

[@krassimirmarkov]

Super useful and helpful video. Thank you!

[@ButterflysParanormal]

This is a great tutorial! I have tried using Adobe Pro, but it was like rocket science IMO lol, this one looks like something I could actually learn! Especially with this tutorial! I have TBI (Tramatic Brain Injury), which always makes editing a struggle. I have just a few questions? First, how did you record the shots from above, without the camera getting it the shot from the front of you? Second, I'm trying to get the free download, but it wants me to choose between (Mac OS X, Linux, Windows x86 or Windows ARM) I have no idea which to go with. My laptop has Windows 10. Computers are not my strong point lol. I have been doing all my editing for years on my phone, so this is my first experience with a laptop editor. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[@Lev3lUpLife]

Thank you so much for this! I embarked on a perhaps overly ambitious project for myself over the last few weeks and had no clue how to use Resolve beforehand. I just finished (hooray!!) with much help from watching this... great job and thanks!!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Yay! You can do it!

[@Lev3lUpLife]

@@ThinkMediaTV Thanks! The video is up on my channel if you want to see... keep in mind I knew nothing about how to do any of it before a couple of weeks ago so go easy. 😂 But seriously, this tutorial was SO helpful!!

[@matrishva]

Thank you very much....appreciate the simplicity approach

[@ASMRTobi]

Insane Idea + crazy thumbnail. loving it

[@JasonLestage]

Nicely done. I use resolve but never understood the audio or color grading tabs. I’ll look to upgrade my videos on the next edit following your tutorial. Thanks!!!

[@CiroPerez]

Followin ThinkMedia since so many years ago, I miss more videos like this one! Everything I needed to know to start with Davinci in a single, well explained, interesting and entertaining video. WELL DONE Nate !! We need more tutorials like this!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you Ciro! What tutorials would you like to see in the future? - Nate

[@CiroPerez]

@@ThinkMediaTV Through the years I’ve went with Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, now Filmora and thinking about moving to Davinci, so anything that helps someone who already edit with other software, to move to Davinci. I’m thinking: How to organize your footage in big projects (you showed a glimpse), how to re-use video projects (e.g. templates? Same intros and outros for several videos….), how to color grade (in depth), how to chroma key…. And that just on Davinci. I still remember TM tutorials on how to record with a M50 or how to light an interview…. Those were so interesting! Would love also a “how to record yourself in public” or “how to do a talking head without a prompter”… those are just a few :”D Thanks Nate! Loved the way you did this tuto. Cheers from Spain!

[@iTzZigma]

Hope to see Nathan on more videos like this breaking down videos on da Vinci resolve. You explained everything very clearly and I’m feeling more confident in my editing now. Cant wait for more from you Nathan

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you! What editing videos would you like to see more of?

[@iTzZigma]

@ the basics all the way to advance level- shaking letters or images/objects-when to “cut” clips to go with the flow of the video

[@palebeachbum]

Excellent video. Thank you for making this tutorial. I learned a lot.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kraigpruett]

Let’s go Nate! Amazing tutorial 🔥🙌

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Appreciate it!!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Thank you Kraig! ❤

[@virtuousmountainwoman]

Thank you very much. I think I now understand the B Roll. There is much more learning in this video, but the B Roll explanation means I can add to my videos and make them more interesting 🎉

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@purgie]

Very helpful and simple explanation, thank you very much!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You are welcome!

[@shaanaavdaniel3915]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you Nate and team for this wonderful video :)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ahmedeldamati]

Thank you a lot for this tutorial, Greetings from Egypt 🙏

[@RickRay]

Thanks! I'm totally new to this stuff so the entire tutorial was very helpful and well presented.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Rick!

[@FuadPhenomenon]

Amazing tutorial Nathan! Curious to know: where can I find non-copyright B-roll clips that I can use in my videos? (either free or paid). Thanks!

[@stickshift13]

Watched a tonne of videos on resolve but this was soooo clear and easy to understand thank you soo much!!!

[@AaronOverEverything]

This video is definitely necessary LOL! Goodbye VEGAS crashing while editing.. so far, loving Davinci Resolve!~

[@WheresBabZ]

This is so great. I have been using Inshot and getting increasingly frustrated and most of that has been solved with your tips. Even organizing collateral. Thanks so much! Saved and looking forward to me. I feel like I have graduated from Heather to Nate a move up in the Think family! :) Really enjoyed the Think VRA meet up yesterday. Again thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Great to hear!

[@UrosTripunovic]

Quick question what is the differences between your perspective change folder of A-roll/B-roll footage. Btw 9:27 was mind blowing, great example.

[@beingmda]

Such a great and easy tutorial to follow along. Thanks so much for this!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You are so welcome!

[@r1pper_omg]

best tutorial I’ve ever seen

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@WhatchaGot2Say]

Bruh I’m not going to lie. When I first saw the thumbnail I was like, this isn’t Nolan, where is Nolan 😅 But hey Nathan 👋🏽 it’s nice to meet you!

[@howiesp81]

Uhmmmm......

[@stehume]

Nolan has his own channel now and he explains why his no longer here Good video

[@amgoatee3700]

Thanks so much for this video, easy to understand and implemented 👍

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@amgoatee3700]

@@ThinkMediaTV@ThinkMediaTV Why can't I drag epidemic music to my project? I have followed your example

[@adiyogi1003]

Really useful bro. Thank you

[@Altamash-qf4yk]

Respect and love for you from Pakistan 🇵🇰💚❤

[@Moneyflows2u]

Thank you for this video it was just what I need. 🙂

[@TheNevoguy]

I've been editing for about 4 years now... Just making the switch to DaVinci but fairlight scares me... This helped easen it

[@ThinkMediaTV]

So glad it was helpful!

[@whos_jav13r]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH I LOVE YOUR TUTORIAL

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Hey! Glad it helped!

[@westfield90]

Thank you. Can’t wait to try Davinci out now

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Have fun!

[@ModePhaser]

Thank you so much for making this. Moving on from Vegas Pro and Davinci seems like a great place to move over to. Cheers!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Perfect place to grow your editing skills!

[@AndreFoster]

Of all of the tutorials I’ve watched, this one is really convincing me to make the switch from FCP. You made the whole editing workflow simple and easy to understand. I'm also craving a PB&J sandwich now 😂🙏🏽

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Haha! Glad to hear it Andre!

[@CashBudgetRetiree]

Hi Nate! I can't thank you enough for this excellent tutorial!!! I am a new KZbin content creator @Cash.Budget.Retiree. This tutorial makes editing sound much easier than I thought. LOL! I say that now, but I haven't edited any of my videos yet. 1. I didn't understand how to insert a picture or a short video clip into my video. Ex: like you did with Jim Carey typing on the keyboard. At what point in this video did you include this instruction? 2. How can I know if a picture or clip is royalty free? 3. Where can I find royalty free pics and clips? I hope you answer these questions.

[@herphoo]

how did you do the effect , 25:31 i hope you will teach us soon 😊

[@tube-master]

I dont use Davinci Resolve but editing seems so simple when you do it 😊

[@ThinkMediaTV]

🙌 Thanks for the kind words!

[@tube-master]

@@ThinkMediaTV 💪

[@TheContentCreator101]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're very welcome!

[@nicktayloriv310]

Good work if I must say so myself. The genius to any presentation is in the details. 👍🏽

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Wow, thank you!

[@choypengkong]

this is a really good tutorial.👍

[@Katiedoan88]

Hi! I love your teaching style and I'm so glad I found your tutorial! :) Thank you so much!! The only difficulty I'm having is that the keyframe dots when editing the audio at 16:00 aren't working, they don't seem to appear even though I'm holding down the option key on my Mac. I restarted DaVinci but that didn't seem to fix the bug. Any tips?

[@carnada_tactica]

Hola, no hablo ingles pero esta tan bien echo el tutorial que es facil de entender que estas explicando, Gracias.

[@enriquemartin8655]

Thank you for your presentation. However, am having a bit of a problem matching your screen. After creating the new project. "The master" on my screen appears on the bottom left. How do I get it to the top left after importing the folder? Thank you,

[@ronnor58h]

Nicely done! You may want to add another end card on how to add subscribe buttons and end cards on your video, I had no idea how to do that before, and by watching those videos, it led me to your channel. Just a thought. It helps round off the tutorial. BTW, that is how I found your channel originally. Liked and subbed.

[@natsuu1178]

Thanks man my first davinci video

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@ChristianChoreowithChrishendo.]

This is AWESOME (educational and hilarious!) Thank you for this!!!🎉❤😁

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Haha, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@callumlepoidevin1121]

great video mate, very helpful! :)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@NethmiStudio]

thank you very much. i really appreciate it

[@daan-92]

Such a great video! thank you for such a great explanation. This will help in my first steps so much!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!