10x Your Editing Speed with These Shortcuts.

Introduction

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to significantly increase your video editing speed using keyboard shortcuts. Whether you're using Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, mastering these hotkeys can save you hours, allowing you to focus more on creativity and less on tedious tasks. Let's dive into the essential shortcuts and setup instructions.

Step 1: Understanding Basic Shortcuts

Familiarize yourself with some fundamental shortcuts that can streamline your editing process:

• Cutting Clips: Use the C key to activate the Razor Tool for cutting clips quickly.
• Select and Move: Use V to switch to the Selection Tool for moving clips around.
• Play/Pause: Press the Spacebar to play or pause the video, cutting down on time spent reaching for your mouse.

Step 2: Setting Up Hotkeys in Premiere

To customize your editing experience in Adobe Premiere, follow these steps:

1. Open Keyboard Shortcuts:

   • Go to Edit in the top menu.
   • Select Keyboard Shortcuts or use the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + K (Windows) or Cmd + Option + K (Mac).

2. Customize Your Shortcuts:

   • Search for the function you want to customize in the search bar.
   • Click on the current shortcut and input your preferred key combination.
   • Make sure your chosen keys are not already in use.

3. Save Your Changes:

   • After customizing, click on the OK button to save your new shortcuts.

Step 3: Setting Up Hotkeys in DaVinci Resolve

For DaVinci Resolve users, setting up your hotkeys is just as crucial:

1. Access Keyboard Customization:

   • Go to DaVinci Resolve in the top menu.
   • Select Keyboard Customization.

2. Adjust Shortcut Keys:

   • Use the search function to find specific commands.
   • Click on the command and assign a new key by pressing it.

3. Export Your Shortcuts (Optional):

   • You can export your customized shortcuts for backup or to share with others.
   • Click on Save As and choose your desired location.

Step 4: Utilizing the Track Select Tool

The Track Select Tool (A) can greatly enhance your workflow:

• Activate the Tool: Press A to select all clips to the right of the playhead.
• Move Clips: Once selected, you can drag all clips simultaneously, maintaining your timeline's structure.

Step 5: Demo of New Workflow

Practice your new shortcuts by editing a sample project. Try to implement the following:

• Cut clips using the Razor Tool.
• Move clips with the Selection Tool.
• Select multiple clips with the Track Select Tool.

This practical exercise will help reinforce your memory of the shortcuts and improve your editing speed.

Conclusion

By incorporating these keyboard shortcuts into your editing workflow, you can enhance your efficiency and reclaim valuable time. Continually practice and customize your shortcuts to fit your personal editing style. Explore the provided links for additional resources on customizing your keys in Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. Happy editing!