How to Zoom and Pan in DaVinci Resolve
In this video we will be learning how to zoom in and pan in DaVinci Resolve Video Editing software. First, I’ll be showing you a quick way to do this and then we will also be looking at how to do it in a more customized and manual way. Here is the video:
This video is from for DaVinci Resolve Video Editing course. You can access the full course via Udemy, using the link below:
DaVinci Resolve Video Editing course
Video Summary
This DaVinci Resolve tutorial demonstrates how to add artificial movement, such as zooming and panning, to static footage.
Key Techniques:
- Dynamic Zoom Tool: The easiest way to create movement is by enabling Dynamic Zoom in the Inspector panel [01:26]. This tool is available in the free version of DaVinci Resolve.
- Swapping Direction: You can use the Swap option to quickly reverse the zoom direction (e.g., from zoom-in to zoom-out) [02:09].
- Smoothness Settings: Adjust how the movement starts and ends using options like Linear, Ease In, Ease Out, or Ease In and Out to make the transition smoother [02:34].
- Manual Control: For precise adjustments, select the Dynamic Zoom overlay from the dropdown menu below the timeline [03:36].
- Panning: To create a panning effect (e.g., left to right), position the green box on one side of the frame and the red box on the other [05:28].
- Speed Control: The speed of the zoom or pan is determined by the duration of the clip on the timeline; shorter clips will result in faster movement [05:13].
