DaVinci Resolve: Duplicating clips and audio made easy

In this tutorial , I'll show you how to effectively duplicate clips and audios in DaVinci Resolve. Duplicating clips can help give flexibility to your project and ensure that you can quickly reuse desired parts of your video. Whether you want to duplicate just a specific section of your video or the associated audio track, you will find that this is a simple process that you can easily master.

Key Takeaways

• You can duplicate clips and audio in DaVinci Resolve using the Alt key.
• Another method is copying and pasting via the context menu.
• Use shortcuts to speed up the process.

Step-by-Step Guide

Preparing the Timeline

Before we begin duplicating, you need to have a clip or an audio file in your timeline. I'll show you how to do this.

First, drag your desired clip or audio file into the timeline. Make sure you have selected the part you want to duplicate correctly.

Selecting and Cutting the Clip

Now you need to cut the clip at the desired location. Being too imprecise can make duplicating more difficult. I recommend switching the view to the middle view to make more precise cuts.

Following the guide, you should now have the clip cut correctly. In my example, we are cutting out a specific part to duplicate later.

First Method: Duplicating with the Alt Key

The first method I want to show you is using the Alt key. To duplicate a clip or audio, hold down the Alt key and simply drag the desired clip to the desired locations in the timeline.

You will see that the clip is duplicated easily. You now have two identical clips that you can further edit. However, be careful what you select, as it is important whether you only want to manipulate the clip or the audio file as well.

Duplicating Audio

If you also want to duplicate the audio file, hold down the Alt key while dragging and make sure you select the correct area.

Now you have the option to duplicate both clip and audio together. This is particularly useful if you want to transfer an entire segment of your video.

Second Method: Copying and Pasting

An alternative method is copying via the context menu. Right-click on the clip and choose the "Copy" option.

After that, it's important to hover the mouse cursor to where you want to paste the clip. For example, if you want it at the end of the video, position the cursor and right-click again.

Now choose "Paste" to add the clip there. Note that if you want to insert the clip between two existing clips, you must select the right spot.

Pasting in a Specific Location

If you want to insert a clip between two existing clips, right-click again and choose "Paste" or alternatively use the shortcut Control + V.

For more precise placement, you can also choose "Paste Insert," which is a bit more complex but provides a better approach to placement.

With this method, the clip will be inserted between the other clips without having to move the existing clips.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how to efficiently duplicate clips and audio in DaVinci Resolve. With the methods illustrated - using the Alt key or copying and pasting via the context menu - you now have the tools to make your videos more flexible and appealing.