STOP Using This Davinci Resolve Tool Right NOW!
TLDRIn this video, the host advises against using the blade tool in DaVinci Resolve for video editing, as it requires multiple steps to remove dead space. Instead, they introduce the 'razer' tool, which can be mapped to a keyboard shortcut for a single action cut. The host demonstrates how to customize keyboard shortcuts in DaVinci Resolve to streamline the editing process, making cuts and removing sections more efficient. They also mention an upcoming 'inner circle' community for creators and editors, offering training and support. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like the video to help others save time and a teaser for more keyboard shortcut tips in a future video.
Takeaways
- 📚 Don't use the blade tool in Davinci Resolve for cutting videos; it's an outdated method.
- ✂️ Use the 'razer' tool instead, which simplifies the cutting process to a single button press.
- 🗺️ Customize keyboard shortcuts in Davinci Resolve to map the 'razer' tool to a key of your choice for quick cuts.
- 🔄 After cutting, use the 'ripple cut' feature to remove unwanted sections of the video.
- 🎉 An upcoming community for creators and editors called the 'inner circle' will provide new trainings and a supportive environment for learning.
- 🔑 Find unused keys near the 'razer' tool for mapping additional shortcuts, like 'start to playhead' and 'end to playhead'.
- ⏯️ The 'start to playhead' shortcut removes everything to the left of the playhead, while 'end to playhead' removes everything to the right.
- 🛠️ The presenter uses a gaming keypad repurposed for editing called 'razor to taurus', which is highly recommended for efficiency.
- ⌨️ Mapping shortcuts to a keypad can significantly speed up the editing process and reduce wasted time.
- 📈 For more efficient editing, consider using a combination of keyboard and keypad shortcuts tailored to your workflow.
- 🔗 Stay tuned for more keyboard shortcuts and editing tips by following the creator's future content.
Q & A
What is the main issue with using the blade tool in Davinci Resolve as described in the transcript?
-The main issue is that using the blade tool involves multiple steps, which include selecting the tool, making cuts, highlighting, right-clicking, and using ripple cut, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming.
What is the suggested alternative to the blade tool in Davinci Resolve?
-The suggested alternative is the 'razer' tool, which allows users to make cuts with just a single button press.
How can the razer tool be mapped to a keyboard shortcut in Davinci Resolve?
-To map the razer tool to a keyboard shortcut, go to the keyboard customization panel, find an unused key, type 'razer' in the 'all commands' field, press the desired key for the 'keystroke', and save the changes.
What is the advantage of using a single keystroke for the razer tool?
-The advantage is that it simplifies the editing process by allowing users to make cuts directly on the playhead with just one key press, eliminating the need for multiple actions.
How can the process of removing a section of video be simplified using keyboard customization?
-By mapping the 'start to playhead' and 'end to playhead' commands to adjacent keys, users can remove sections to the left or right of the playhead with just two key presses, streamlining the editing workflow.
What is the name of the gaming keypad that the author repurposed for editing?
-The author mentions a gaming keypad called the 'razor to taurus', which they find particularly useful for editing.
What is the purpose of launching an 'inner circle' community as mentioned in the transcript?
-The purpose of the 'inner circle' is to create a community of creators and editors who are committed to learning, growing, and succeeding together. It will offer new trainings, access to the best tools and information, and a supportive environment for those interested in topics like Davinci Resolve, Fusion, freelancing, and more.
How often will new trainings be provided in the 'inner circle' community?
-New trainings will be provided every two weeks in the 'inner circle' community.
What is the author's recommendation for users who dislike wasting time during the editing process?
-The author recommends liking the video to help more people discover the time-saving techniques shared and to save their valuable time.
What is the significance of mapping the shortcuts to a gaming keypad according to the author?
-Mapping the shortcuts to a gaming keypad, which the author has repurposed for editing, has significantly improved their editing efficiency and surpassed other keypads they have used.
Where can viewers find more keyboard shortcuts similar to the ones discussed in the transcript?
-Viewers can find more keyboard shortcuts in a video where the author goes over their top 10 best keyboard shortcuts.
How can users sign up to be part of the upcoming 'inner circle' community?
-Users can sign up by clicking the link provided in the video description to secure their spot in the 'inner circle' community.
Outlines
📚 Optimizing Video Editing with Razor Tool
The paragraph introduces a more efficient method for editing videos using the Razor tool instead of the traditional Blade tool. The speaker criticizes the Blade tool's multi-step process for removing dead space in a video and proposes a two-step solution involving customizing keyboard shortcuts. The key 'S' is mapped to the Razor tool to make cuts, and additional keys are used to trim the video from the playhead without additional clicks, streamlining the editing process.
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Keywords
💡Blade tool
💡Ripple cut
💡Keyframe
💡Keyboard customization
💡Razer tool
💡Playhead
💡Inner Circle
💡Shortcut keys
💡Gaming keypad
💡Efficiency in video editing
💡DaVinci Resolve
Highlights
Using the blade tool to cut videos in Davinci Resolve is considered inefficient.
A better way to remove dead space in videos is suggested.
The traditional method involves eight different actions which is time-consuming.
Introducing the 'razer' tool as a more efficient alternative to the blade tool.
Mapping the cut feature to a keyboard shortcut can streamline the editing process.
The 'razer' tool can be mapped to a single keystroke, such as 'S', for immediate cuts.
The presenter is launching an 'inner circle' community for creators and editors.
The inner circle will provide new trainings every two weeks and access to the best tools and information.
Additional keyboard customization can further reduce editing actions.
The keys 'Q' and 'W' can be mapped to remove sections of video to the left and right of the playhead.
The presenter uses a gaming keypad repurposed for editing, called the 'razor to taurus'.
The video includes a link to the 'razor to taurus' keypad in the description.
The presenter offers a video covering the top 10 keyboard shortcuts for Davinci Resolve.
Editing from left to right is a common practice, but the new method is efficient in both directions.
The video aims to save editors valuable time by simplifying the cutting process.
The presenter encourages viewers to like the video to help others discover time-saving editing techniques.
The video provides a comprehensive guide to improving workflow in Davinci Resolve through keyboard shortcuts.