How to ZOOM in Davinci Resolve 19 | Tutorial

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the dynamic zoom feature in DaVinci Resolve 19. This powerful tool allows you to create engaging zoom effects quickly and easily, enhancing your video projects. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced editor, mastering dynamic zoom can significantly improve your editing workflow.

Step 1: Open Your Project

• Launch DaVinci Resolve on your computer.
• Open the project you want to work on by selecting it from the Project Manager.

Step 2: Select Your Clip

• Navigate to the Edit tab in the bottom menu.
• In the timeline, click on the clip you want to apply the zoom effect to.

Step 3: Access the Inspector

• With your clip selected, locate the Inspector panel on the upper right corner of the interface.
• If the Inspector is not visible, click on the Inspector button to open it.

Step 4: Enable Dynamic Zoom

• In the Inspector panel, look for the Dynamic Zoom option.
• Toggle the switch to enable Dynamic Zoom. This will activate the zoom feature for your selected clip.

Step 5: Adjust Zoom Settings

• You will see two rectangles on your clip in the viewer: the Green Rectangle represents the starting position, and the Red Rectangle indicates the end position of the zoom.
• Adjust the size and position of both rectangles to define how you want your zoom effect to look.
  • To resize, click and drag the corners of the rectangles.
  • To reposition, click and drag the entire rectangle.

Step 6: Set Zoom Duration

• Under the Dynamic Zoom settings in the Inspector, find the Zoom Type dropdown.
• You can choose between options like In, Out, or Both to control how the zoom behaves.

Step 7: Preview Your Zoom Effect

• To see how the zoom effect looks, scrub through the timeline or click the Play button in the viewer.
• Make any necessary adjustments to the rectangles or duration based on your preview.

Step 8: Fine-Tune Your Clip

• Once satisfied with the zoom effect, you may want to further edit your clip. Consider adding transitions or color grading to enhance the overall look.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily apply dynamic zoom effects to your clips in DaVinci Resolve 19. This feature helps create visually appealing videos that capture your audience's attention. Explore more advanced techniques and combine dynamic zoom with other effects to take your editing skills to the next level. Happy editing!