To group clips together in DaVinci Resolve, you typically arrange them sequentially on the timeline to form a single video sequence. This is the fundamental way to combine multiple shots into a coherent piece.
Steps to Group Clips by Creating a Sequence
Combining clips into a sequence is a core editing task. Here's how you can do it, incorporating the method described in the reference:
- Start a Project:
- Create a new project or open an existing one. This is where all your media and timelines will reside.
- Import Your Media:
- Import the two clips (or more) you want to merge or group into your project's media pool. You can do this by dragging files directly into the Media Pool or using the import function.
- Place Clips on the Timeline:
- Drag the imported clips from the Media Pool onto the timeline in the order you want them to appear.
- Place them together to create the sequence. Position the end of one clip next to the beginning of the next.
Working with the Cut Page
DaVinci Resolve's Cut page is designed for speed and often simplifies this process:
- Automatic Joining: When you work from the Cut page, the video will automatically join clips as you drag them closer. This streamlines the process of assembling your sequence, eliminating gaps between clips as you place them side-by-side.
By placing clips end-to-end on the timeline, you effectively "group" them together to form a continuous narrative or flow. This resulting sequence can then be edited further, adding transitions, effects, and titles.
While placing clips sequentially is the most common way to "group" them to create a video, DaVinci Resolve also offers other methods for combining clips or linking elements, such as:
- Linking: Audio and video clips recorded together are often automatically linked, so they move as one unit on the timeline. You can also manually link or unlink clips.
- Compound Clips: You can select multiple clips on the timeline and combine them into a single, editable "Compound Clip." This is like nesting a sequence within your main timeline, useful for organizing or applying effects to a group of shots.
- Groups (Fairlight): In the Fairlight audio page, you can create audio groups for mixing purposes.
However, based on the provided reference, the primary method described for "grouping" (or joining) clips involves placing them together on the timeline to build a sequence, particularly highlighting the convenient automatic joining feature in the Cut page.
