How to Fade in and Out Video | Davinci Resolve Tutorial

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create fade-in and fade-out effects for your videos using DaVinci Resolve. These techniques can enhance your video transitions, making them smoother and more professional. Whether you're editing a vlog, a short film, or a corporate video, fading effects can significantly improve the viewer's experience.

Step 1: Import Your Video Clip

1. Open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project.

2. Import your video clip:

   • Go to the Media tab.
   • Right-click in the Media Pool and select "Import Media."
   • Choose the video file you want to edit and click "Open."

3. Drag your video clip into the timeline.

Step 2: Add a Fade-In Effect

1. Select the video clip in the timeline.

2. Open the Inspector panel:

   • If it's not visible, go to the top right of the screen and click on "Inspector."

3. Adjust the Opacity settings:

   • Locate the "Composite" section in the Inspector.
   • Set the Opacity to 0% at the beginning of the clip.
   • Move the playhead to where you want the fade-in to end (e.g., 1 second in).
   • Set the Opacity to 100% at this point.

4. Create keyframes:

   • Click the diamond icon next to the Opacity setting to create a keyframe at 0%.
   • Move to the point where you set the Opacity to 100% and create another keyframe.

Step 3: Add a Fade-Out Effect

1. Select the video clip in the timeline again.

2. Move the playhead to the point where you want the fade-out to start (e.g., 1 second before the end of the clip).

3. Adjust the Opacity settings:

   • Set the Opacity to 100% at this point.
   • Move the playhead to the end of the clip.
   • Set the Opacity to 0%.

4. Create keyframes:

   • Create a keyframe at 100% Opacity.
   • Create another keyframe at 0% Opacity at the end of the clip.

Step 4: Fine-Tuning Your Fades

1. Preview your video to see the fade effects in action.

Adjust the timing of the keyframes if needed

• You can click and drag the keyframes left or right to change the duration of the fade.
2. Experiment with different durations to find what best suits your video’s style.

Conclusion

You have now successfully added fade-in and fade-out effects to your video in DaVinci Resolve. These techniques can greatly improve the visual flow of your edits. As a next step, consider exploring additional transition effects or color grading to further enhance your video projects. Happy editing!