Change clip source folder when files are moved in DaVinci Resolve

Introduction

Change clip source folder when files are moved in DaVinci Resolve

When clips are imported into Davinci Resolve Projects, a reference is created within the Davinci Database for the specific project. If the original media file is moved into another location, those references in the project database must be updated.

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/cfAiKTscTpA

How to

1. Open the page "Media".
2. Right-click on the bin the clip that was moved.
3. Select "Change Source Folder".
4. Click on "Browse" and enter the new location path.
5. Click on "Change" to confirm the change.

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=Change_clip_source_folder_when_files_are_moved_in_DaVinci_Resolve

Wiki category DaVinci Resolve at Minidea.net:

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

When clips are imported into Davinci Resolve Projects, a reference is created within the Davinci Database for the specific project. If the original media file is moved into another location, those references in the project database must be updated.

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.

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