Opening Project Settings in DaVinci Resolve is a fundamental step for configuring your project's properties, such as resolution, frame rate, audio setup, and more. There are two primary ways to access this critical window within the software.
Methods to Access Project Settings
You can easily open the Project Settings window using either the application's menu bar or a convenient keyboard shortcut.
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Using the File Menu:
- Navigate to the File menu located at the top-left corner of the DaVinci Resolve interface.
- From the dropdown menu, select Project Settings.
This action will immediately bring up the Project Settings window, allowing you to view and modify your current project's configuration.
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Using the Keyboard Shortcut:
- The quickest way to open Project Settings is by using the keyboard shortcut Shift + 9.
Pressing these keys simultaneously will launch the Project Settings window directly, saving you the steps of navigating through the menus.
Here's a quick summary:
| Method | Action |
|---|---|
| Menu | File > Project Settings |
| Keyboard | Shift + 9 |
Why Access Project Settings?
Project Settings are where you define the core characteristics of your editing timeline and media handling. As mentioned in the reference, this is where you would go to adjust the settings until you've got the setup you need for this client or project. This includes configuring:
- Master Settings: Timeline resolution, frame rate, pixel aspect ratio, etc.
- Image Scaling: How footage is resized to fit the timeline.
- Color Management: Defining color science, lookup tables (LUTs), etc.
- Audio Settings: Sample rate, speaker setup, etc.
- Scratch Disks: Location for render cache, gallery stills, etc.
Saving Your Project Settings
Once you have made the necessary adjustments within the Project Settings window, you can save these changes. According to the reference, if you hit Save, this will commit your current settings to that specific project you are working on. These settings will then be active whenever you open that project.
Accessing and configuring Project Settings is essential for ensuring your project is set up correctly from the start, matching your production's technical requirements.
