To adjust keyframes in DaVinci Resolve, navigate to the timeline where your clip resides and manipulate the keyframe markers directly. These adjustments change the timing and values of your animation or effect.
Here's a breakdown of how to adjust keyframes:
1. Accessing the Timeline and Keyframe Markers:
- Open the Timeline where your clip with keyframes is located.
- Identify the diamond-shaped keyframe markers on the parameter you've animated (e.g., Position, Zoom, Rotation). These markers represent the points in time where you've set specific values.
2. Moving Keyframes (Adjusting Timing):
- Click on a keyframe marker. This selects the keyframe.
- Drag the selected keyframe left or right along the timeline. Moving it left shifts the animation to occur earlier, while moving it right delays the animation. This directly controls the timing of the change.
3. Adjusting Keyframe Values (Changing the Effect):
- Ensure the playhead is positioned on the keyframe you want to adjust.
- In the Inspector panel (usually located on the right side of the DaVinci Resolve interface), modify the parameter associated with that keyframe. For instance, if you're adjusting the Zoom, change the Zoom value in the Inspector. This changes the value of the effect at that specific point in time.
4. Keyframe Interpolation (Smoothing Transitions):
- Right-click on a keyframe.
- Select "Ease In," "Ease Out," or "Ease In and Out" to smooth the transition between keyframes. These options change the interpolation between keyframes, making the animation look more natural. You can also use custom Bezier curves for more precise control over the interpolation.
Example Scenario:
Let's say you have a zoom animation that's happening too quickly.
- Go to the Edit page and select the clip.
- Open the Inspector and go to the "Transform" section.
- Click the diamond icon next to "Zoom" to enable keyframing.
- Adjust the timeline zoom to better see the keyframe markers.
- Select the second keyframe and drag it further down the timeline to slow down the zoom.
Tips for Effective Keyframe Adjustment:
- Zoom into the timeline for finer control over keyframe placement.
- Use the Keyframe Editor: The Keyframe Editor provides a visual representation of your keyframe values over time, allowing for more precise adjustments to the animation curve. Access this in the Edit Page by clicking on the Spline icon under the Viewer.
- Copy and Paste Keyframes: Right-click a keyframe and select "Copy." Then, right-click another point on the timeline and select "Paste" to duplicate a keyframe's value and timing.
- Delete Keyframes: Select a keyframe and press the Delete key to remove it.
By understanding and utilizing these methods, you can effectively adjust keyframes in DaVinci Resolve to create precise and visually appealing animations and effects.
