DaVinci Resolve is a professional non-linear video editing, color grading, visual effects, and audio post-production application developed by Blackmagic Design. Used across independent filmmakers to Hollywood studios, Resolve combines five specialized pages (Cut, Edit, Color, Fusion, Fairlight, Deliver) in one unified workflow. The software's node-based architecture in both Color and Fusion pages enables non-destructive, flexible creative work — a key mental model that distinguishes Resolve from layer-based editors. When approaching any task, think "which page is designed for this?" rather than forcing one tool to do everything.
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This topic spans 30 focused tables and 210 indexed concepts. Below is a complete table-by-table outline of this topic, spanning foundational concepts through advanced details.
Table 1: Essential Keyboard Shortcuts (Edit Page)
| Shortcut | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
B | • Activates razor tool for cutting clips at playhead position • press B again to toggle back to selection mode | |
Ctrl+B (Win) / Cmd+B (Mac) | Splits selected clip(s) at current playhead position without changing tool mode | |
Shift+Backspace (Win) / Shift+Delete (Mac) | Deletes selected clip(s) and automatically closes the gap by shifting subsequent clips left | |
T | • Enters trim mode for precise adjustment of edit points • drag left/right to extend or shorten clip boundaries | |
W | • Enables real-time trimming while playing back • adjust edit points by dragging during playback | |
F9 | Inserts clip from source viewer at playhead, pushing existing clips right (ripple insert) |