How to Add Transitions to Multiple Clips in DaVinci Resolve

Adding transitions between multiple clips in DaVinci Resolve can significantly streamline your editing workflow. Instead of manually applying transitions one by one, you can use a quick method to add the same transition to several cuts simultaneously.

Quick Method to Apply Transitions

Based on the provided reference, the process involves selecting the clips and using a specific right-click option on the edit points.

Here are the steps to add transitions to multiple clips:

1. Select Your Clips: On the timeline, select all the clips you want to have transitions applied between. You can typically do this by clicking and dragging a box around them or holding Shift and clicking on each clip.
2. Hover Over a Joint: Move your mouse cursor over the edit point (the joint) between two of the selected clips.
3. Right-Click on the Joint: With the cursor on the joint, right-click.
4. Add Transition: In the context menu that appears, select the "Add" option.
5. Choose a Transition: From the sub-menu that expands, select the desired transition. For example, you might select "12 frame cross dissolve".

Applying this action will add the selected transition to all the joints between the clips you initially selected. This is a highly efficient way to add uniform transitions across several edits quickly.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

For clarity, here's a numbered breakdown:

1. Select: Choose the clips you want to affect on your timeline.
2. Locate Joint: Find the cut point between any two adjacent selected clips.
3. Right-Click: Perform a right-click directly on the joint.
4. Navigate Menu: Select "Add" from the menu.
5. Pick Transition: Choose the transition effect you wish to apply from the list (e.g., Cross Dissolve).

This method is particularly useful for applying a consistent transition style throughout a sequence of shots.

Benefits of This Technique

• Efficiency: Saves significant time compared to adding transitions individually.
• Consistency: Ensures the same transition effect and duration are used across multiple edits.
• Simplicity: The process is straightforward and doesn't require navigating complex menus.

By following these steps, you can quickly enhance the visual flow between a series of clips in your DaVinci Resolve project.