Horizontal zoom on the timeline in DaVinci Resolve
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:
Youtube Channel
The direct link to the video is the following one:
Youtube video
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.