How to import Media into Davinci Resolve?
We have several ways to import media into Davinci Resolve. In the Davinci Resolve, we have 7 pages. Out of 7 pages, we can import the media from 6 pages. They are Media, Edit, Cut, Fusion, Color, and Fairlight pages.
Using Media Pool in the Media page:
We have 7 pages in the Davinci Resolve interface. The Media page is the first page in the Davinci Resolve interface. From this page, you can import media footage.
Navigate to the media pool tab (This is present on the left side of the interface)
-> Select your folder in the file browser on the left
-> Here we have 3 options for importing:
- Drag and drop: Click and hold on to the desired files and drag them into the media pool window.
- Import from folder: Right-click on a folder containing your media and select “import folder”
- Import Media: Go to the top menu and select File -> import files -> import media. this will open a window where you can select individual files.
Using Cut page:
-> Go to the Cut tab
-> Select the Media pool tab on the top left corner of the interface (or) go to file -> import -> media in the timeline bar.
-> Select the desired files or folders -> open. your footage will be imported successfully.
Using Edit page:
-> Go to the Edit tab
-> Select the Media pool tab on the top left corner of the interface (or) go to file -> import -> media in the timeline bar.
-> Select the desired files or folders -> open. your footage will be imported successfully.
Using the Fusion page:
-> Go to the Fusion tab
-> Select the Media pool tab on the top left corner of the interface (or) go to file -> import -> media in the timeline bar.
-> Select the desired files or folders -> open. your footage will be imported successfully.
Using Color page:
-> Go to the Edit tab
-> Select the Media pool tab on the third top left corner of the interface (or) go to file -> import -> media in the timeline bar.
-> Select the desired files or folders -> open. your footage will be imported successfully.
Using the Fairlight page:
-> Go to the Fusion tab
-> Select the Media pool tab on the top left corner of the interface (or) go to file -> import -> media in the timeline bar.
-> Select the desired files or folders -> open. your footage will be imported successfully.
Additional Tips:
- Davinci Resolve supports a wide range of file formats, but you can their documentation for the full list on the Blackmagicdesign website.
- If you encounter unsupported file formats, then you will consider a tool like Handbrake to convert them to a compatible format before importing.
- While importing media, Davinci Resolve might prompt you to change your sequence settings to match the clip’s frame rate or resolution. you can choose to accept these changes or adjust them manually.
Conclusion:
By Following above steps, you should be able to import your media files into Davinci Resolve and begin editing your project. For more information Follow our website.
FAQ’s of the Davinci Resolve
- Which file formats does Davinci Resolve support?
Yes. Davinci Resolve supports a wide range of file formats. - I have a file that Davinci Resolve doesn’t recognize. What can I do?
If you face a problem with unsupported file formats, use the handbrake tool to convert them to a compatible format before importing. It is a free, open-source tool. - While importing media, Davinci Resolve asks me to change project settings. should I accept them?
Davinci Resolve wants to match the clip’s frame rate or resolution when you import media. you can choose to accept these changes if you want your project to match the clip’s specifications. - What are some helpful resources to learn more about importing media into Davinci Resolve?
You can check more information about import media in Davinci Resolve, by following the TejaswiEdits YouTube channel. - Is there a way to quickly import multiple files at once?
Yes. you can import multiple files at once using drag and drop or by selecting multiple files and using the import options within the media pool tab or the edit page.
