Add a new folder to source locations in DaVinci Resolve

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Introduction

Add a new folder to source locations in DaVinci Resolve

Media storage locations can be added easily from the Media page. Adding specific locations often used when creating projects in DaVinci is a best practice that increases efficiency. On the other hand, removing any existing source from the media storage list can be counterintuitive (check the specific video for more information).

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/9Jtt695JtaA

How to

Actions:

  1. Go to Media.
  2. Right-click on the "Media storage" area (where media folders are listed).
  3. Click on "Add new location".
  4. Select the folder that you wish to add.

Additionally media storages can be added by the top menu: 

 DaVinci Resolve >> Preferences >> System >> Media Storage

Errors

DaVinci Versions

This article applies to Davinci Resolve version:

  • 17

Type of article

This article is classified as an elementary action.


YouTube Desciption

Media storage locations can be added easily from the Media page. Adding specific locations often used when creating projects in DaVinci is a best practice that increases efficiency. On the other hand, removing any existing source from the media storage list can be counterintuitive (check the specific video for more information): 

https://youtu.be/nJKO9PTO2cQ

The video refers to DaVinci Resolve version 17.

Article

Detailed information on this video is available at the following Wiki article at Minidea.net: 

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


Category

More wiki articles on DaVinci Resolve are available on the Minidea.net wiki in the category DaVinci Resolve: 

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

Type of article

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. Wiki's category about elementary actions in DaVinci Resolve: 

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

YouTube playlist: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-tII6h2lrHt7MshcI5xDXMjnXXvC4kqJ

Tags

DaVinci Resolve, Da Vinci, Blackmagic Design, Blackmagic, design, video editing, videoediting, basic training, beginner, minidea, minidea.net, net, learning, easy, media source, directory, directories, folders
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