Horizontal zoom on the timeline in DaVinci Resolve

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Introduction

Horizontal zoom on the timeline in DaVinci Resolve

To have a good overview of the full timeline, or to work on it with an optimal level of details, there are two preset levels of zoom in DaVinci resolve, or if that is not enough it is always possible to change them according to the needs.

Video

A video example on how to perform this action is available on our youtube channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC61hJ5Vd5PuYYyoH3e1SE1g

The direct link to the video is the following one: 

https://youtu.be/xP6pejyy1gw

For additional information see also Add a clip to the timeline in DaVinci Resolve.

How to

Full extent zoom

This preset zoom shows the full timeline from beginning to end, adapting the timeline to the screen size. On the timeline bar click on the icon "Full Extent Zoom".

Shortcut: 

shift + z

Detail zoom

detailed zoom button

This preset zoom shows good detail of the timeline centered around the playhead, adapting the timeline to the screen size. Move the playhead over the frame you want to focus on and on the timeline bar, click on the icon "Detail Zoom".


Custom zoom button

This customizable zoom level can be managed by using the slider between the signs "+" and "-" on the timeline bar. It is also possible to click on the icon "+" and "-".

DaVinci Versions

This article applies to DaVinci Resolve version:

  • 17.

Type of article

This article is classified as an elementary action.


YouTube Desciption

Wiki article at Minidea.net: 

https://wiki.minidea.net/index.php?title=Horizontal_zoom_on_the_timeline_in_DaVinci_Resolve

Wiki category DaVinci Resolve at Minidea.net: 

https://wiki.minidea.net/index.php?title=Category:DaVinci_Resolve

To have a good overview of the full timeline, or to work on it with an optimal level of details, there are two preset levels of zoom in DaVinci resolve, or if that is not enough it is always possible to change them according to the needs.

This video describes an elementary action in DaVinci Resolve. An elementary action is an action that can be performed in less than a minute. It is not connected to a specific use case, but it can be used in several situations.

The video refers to DaVinci Resolve version 17.


Tags

DaVinci Resolve, Da Vinci, Blackmagic Design, Blackmagic, design, video editing, videoediting, basic training, beginner, minidea, minidea.net, net, learning, easy, uom, time zoom
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