How to Move Images in DaVinci Resolve | 1 Minute Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of moving images in DaVinci Resolve. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your video editing skills, mastering image movement is essential for creating dynamic visuals. This step-by-step guide will help you quickly learn how to manipulate images in your projects.

Step 1: Import Your Image

• Open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project.
• Navigate to the Media tab.
• Click on the Import Media button or drag and drop your image file into the media pool.
• Once imported, you will see your image in the media pool ready for use.

Step 2: Add Image to Timeline

• Switch to the Edit tab by clicking on the Edit icon at the bottom of the screen.
• Drag your image from the media pool onto the timeline.
• Position the image on a video track, usually above the main video track.

Step 3: Select the Image

• Click on the image clip in the timeline to select it.
• Ensure that the clip is highlighted, indicating that it is ready for editing.

Step 4: Move the Image

• With the image selected, find the Inspector panel on the right side.
• If the Inspector is not visible, click on the Inspector button in the upper right corner.
• Look for the Transform section in the Inspector.
• Adjust the Position X and Position Y sliders to move the image horizontally and vertically.
  • Tip: You can also click and drag directly on the image in the viewer to reposition it.

Step 5: Preview Your Changes

• Use the playback controls to preview your video and see how the image moves within the scene.
• Make any necessary adjustments by returning to the Inspector or dragging the image again.

Step 6: Export Your Project

• Once satisfied with the image movement, go to the Deliver tab.
• Choose your desired export settings.
• Click on Add to Render Queue and then start the render process to save your video.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to import an image, add it to your timeline, and move it around using DaVinci Resolve. Mastering these basic techniques will allow you to create more engaging video content. For further learning, explore advanced techniques such as keyframing for animated movements or layering multiple images for complex compositions. Happy editing!