How do you transition between tracks in DaVinci Resolve?

There are several ways to transition between tracks (more accurately, clips on different tracks) in DaVinci Resolve, primarily using transitions from the Effects Library or by creating your own custom transitions.

Using Transitions from the Effects Library:

1. Navigate to the Effects Library: In the Edit page, click on the "Effects Library" tab, usually located in the upper left corner.

2. Find Transitions: Within the Effects Library, expand the "Toolbox" section if it's collapsed. Then, click on "Video Transitions." This will display a variety of available transitions like cross dissolves, wipes, dips to color, etc.

3. Apply a Transition: There are a couple of ways to add a transition:

   • Drag and Drop: Click and drag the desired transition from the Effects Library onto the edit point between the two clips you want to transition. The transition will automatically be placed at the cut point.
   • Right-Click: Select the cut point where you want to apply the transition. Right-click and select "Add Cross Dissolve" (or another transition you might have set as a default). Cross dissolve is the most common transition.

4. Adjust Transition Duration: Once the transition is applied, you can adjust its duration (length) by:

   • Dragging the edges: Click and drag either edge of the transition in the timeline to make it shorter or longer.
   • Using the Inspector: Select the transition in the timeline. Go to the Inspector tab (usually located in the upper right corner). Here you can precisely adjust the duration using the "Duration" setting. You can also adjust other parameters of the transition in the Inspector, depending on the specific transition type (e.g., angle for a wipe).

Applying Transitions to Multiple Clips Quickly

As hinted in the reference video title, there are ways to add the same transition to multiple cuts at once.

1. Select Multiple Cuts: Select all the edit points/cut points where you want to add the transition. You can do this by:

   • Holding Shift and clicking on each cut point sequentially
   • Using the box selection tool by dragging over a range of cut points.

2. Add Transition: Right-click on one of the selected edit points. Select "Add Cross Dissolve" (or whatever the default transition is). The default transition will be applied to all the selected edit points. Alternatively, drag and drop a transition to one of the selected cut points. This might add the selected transition to all the cut points. It seems Resolve is inconsistent about this drag and drop behavior, so the right-click method is more reliable for multiple clips.

Considerations:

• Sufficient Media: For transitions to work, you need sufficient handles (extra footage) on either side of the cut. If the clips are butted right up against each other without extra footage, DaVinci Resolve will likely warn you or may shorten the transition to fit the available footage.

• Custom Transitions: DaVinci Resolve also allows you to create very advanced transitions using Fusion. This gives you a tremendous amount of control, but it's more complex than simply using the built-in transitions.

In summary, DaVinci Resolve provides a flexible system for adding and customizing transitions between clips, ranging from simple drag-and-drop to advanced Fusion-based effects.