Stage 01

Media Page

A dedicated full-screen workspace to ingest media cards, organize bins, sync dual-system audio, and tag metadata before diving into editing.

Key Tools
Media Pool, Clone Tool, Waveform Sync, Metadata Editor
Shortcuts
Stage 02

Photo Page

Tailored workspace for rapid image selection, sorting, raw adjustments, and fine-tuning still photography assets within your production workflow.

Key Tools
Image Culling, Raw Developer, Crop & Straighten, Metadata Viewer
Shortcuts
P (Pick), X (Reject), 1-5 (Star Rating)
Stage 03

Cut Page

Engineered for lightning-fast assembly using dual timelines, Source Tape view, and smart editing tools designed for tight turnarounds.

Key Tools
Source Tape, Dual Timeline, Smart Insert, Fast Review
Shortcuts
F10/F11 (Insert/Overwrite)
Stage 04

Edit Page

The ultimate professional non-linear editing workspace loaded with advanced multi-track trimming, transitions, effects, and precise timeline control.

Key Tools
Blade Tool, Trim Editor, Inspector, Multicam Viewer
Shortcuts
B (Blade), T (Trim Mode), Ctrl + Z (Undo)
Stage 05

Fusion Page

An integrated node-based visual effects and motion graphics studio for Hollywood-grade compositing, 3D particle systems, and dynamic text animation.

Key Tools
Node Editor, Delta Keyer, Planar Tracker, 3D Workspace
Shortcuts
Ctrl + Space (Select Tool)
Stage 06

Color Page

The industry's most advanced primary and secondary color grading suite featuring node trees, custom curves, HDR grading wheels, and precision trackers.

Key Tools
Node Tree, Qualifier, Power Windows, Color Match
Shortcuts
Alt + S (Add Serial Node)
Stage 07

Fairlight Page

A professional digital audio workstation (DAW) providing multi-track mixing, parametric EQ, dynamics processing, ADR, and 3D spatial sound control.

Key Tools
Fairlight FX, Mixer, Voice Isolation, ADR Panel
Shortcuts
Alt + Click (Audio Node)
Stage 08

Deliver Page

The final export control hub to configure render settings, output formats, video codecs, manage render queues, and upload straight to online platforms.

Key Tools
Render Queue, Custom Presets, Format Settings, Direct Upload
Shortcuts
Ctrl + Shift + M (Add to Queue)

Da Vinci Resolve has separate workspaces for each part of the production pipeline going from import to export. The workspaces are designed to be in production order step by step. We won’t be using all of the workspaces during LincDog challenge but it is important to familiarise yourself with the interface.

Watch the short video above for an introduction to Da Vinci Resolve as we make new project and a simple video edit.