DaVinci Resolve Beginner Tutorial (15 Minutes)

Learn DaVinci Resolve 20 fast. In this 15-minute beginner crash course, I take you from install to export with a real project—no fluff, just the exact steps you need for your first edit in 2025. What you’ll learn (step-by-step): Download & set up Resolve → create a new project in Project Manager Import & organize media in the Media Pool with bins (video / audio / assets) Build a clean timeline, toggle snapping, zoom/navigation basics Cut faster with Trim Edit Mode and ripple trims (tighten gaps instantly) Add music, adjust audio, add titles & transitions Understand the Inspector Stabilize shaky footage Export with YouTube-ready presets (H.264/H.265) Host: Tim Seneker ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - How to Install DaVinci Resolve 00:40 - Opening Resolve and Creating a Project 01:11 - Importing and Organizing Media 02:18 - Creating and Viewing a Timeline 04:03 - How to Cut and Trim Clips 05:39 - Keyboard Shortcuts 06:19 - What Are Ripple Edits? 07:21 - Using Slip 08:13 - Removing Audio from Video (Snapping and Linked Selection) 09:20 - Adding Music 09:37 - Editing to Music and Sync Lock 11:26 - Adding Transitions 12:16 - Adding Text/Titles 12:31 - Inspector Window Overview 14:28 - Fade Handles on Clips 14:49 - How to Export Your Video 15:28 - Want More Resolve? 📚 RESOURCES DaVinci Resolve Official Website: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod... Tim's YouTube Channel:    / cameratim   📩 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:   / kevinstratvert   Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord Twitter:   / kevstrat   Facebook:   / kevin-stratvert-101912218227818   TikTok:   / kevinstratvert   Instagram:   / 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 ✅ 💵 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?... 🙌 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 #DaVinciResolve20 #VideoEditing #BeginnerTutorial #ResolveTutorial #EditFast #youtubeediting