How To Zoom On Video In Davinci Resolve

To zoom video in Davinci Resolve we're going to have to go to Inspector Tab and find zoom transform under transforms options header. To place a zoom keyframe, move playhead to where you want the zoom effect to start. Click on diamond button to the right of zoom transform. This will create a new keyframe. Play the video and stop it at the location where you want zoom to stop. Rewind the video and replay the zoom effect you've just created!

Zooming video is one of the essentials skills when editing videos. This tutorial goes over the workflow demonstrating how to apply zoom to a video using DaVinci Resolve 18, a professional video editing software.

This tutorial is perfect for those who need to "highlight" a specific object or area in a video, by zooming in on it, making a dynamic transition between scenes, or guide viewers' attention to a desired point. Here's a quick summary.

To zoom on video in Davinci Resolve 18 follow these steps:

• Move playhead to location where you want zoom effect to start.
• Open Inspector tab and locate 'Transform' section for zoom controls.
• Create a keyframe at playhead location by clicking on diamond button to the right of zoom transform.
• Play video or move playhead to a future frame.
• Alternatively, drag the playhead forward to the place where you want zoom to end.
• Adjust zoom transform value again by increasing its value.
• Rewind and play the video from the start to observe the zoom effect.

That's how easy it is to zoom on video in resolve.

You can also watch this video that visually explains how to zoom video:

First, we will start with a video example. The goal is to zoom in on a specific object in the video, in our case, a car.

Next, you need to move the playhead to the location on the video where you want the zoom effect to begin. To do this, click anywhere on the video track in the timeline and drag the playhead to the desired location.

Now, you need to open the Inspector tab in the upper right corner of the software. Here, you will find the zoom controls under the 'Transform' section.

With your playhead positioned at the start of the zoom effect, click on the diamond icon next to the zoom control. It will turn orange, indicating that you have created a keyframe at this playhead location.

After setting the first keyframe, play the video or drag the playhead to a future frame where you want the zoom effect to end. At this new location, adjust the zoom control to your liking. This will automatically create a second keyframe.

Finally, play the video from the start to observe the zoom effect smoothly transitioning from the first keyframe to the second.