Quick, Easy, Beautiful Slideshows with DaVinci Resolve 18

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Default Image Length

How long each still image will play when dragged into the editor timeline. For slideshows, 4 seconds is a good sweet spot for picture viewing.

DaVinci Resolve > Preferences > User Tab > Editing > Standard still duration

Go for a bit longer than you need for the default time duration. It's easier to cut back time then add time for all images

Image Scaling

Tweak all images for more consistent aspect ratio's.

1. Double click any one image in your media pool.
2. Then Highlight all images
3. Check bottom of Inspector window for Scaling select dropdown
4. Choose an option that fits your needs
5. OR you can mess with Transform if you want a more custom look

Change Clip Length on Timeline

If you've already plopped down the images in the timeline but need to shorten all the clip lengths, fear not. Highlight desired clips in the timeline and...

Context Menu ->Change Clip Duration or shortcut ctrl + D

Background

You can generate a background with Effects > Generators

• Texture
• Solid Color
• Gradient Color
• Or just drop in a Static Image as a background layer

Effects

• Blur
• Drop Shadow
• Blanking Fill (blurred image of current image)

You can ctrl + c & alt + v these effects to other clips in the timeline by only checking the Plugins box

Picture Boarder

1. Context -> Open in Fusion Page
2. Make sure you see Clips tab as highlighted
3. Effects Templates > Color Boarder
4. Select The clips that also want this effect
5. Context Apply Composition

Transitions

Add a transition to multiple clips

1. Select desired clips in timeline
2. Find Transition in Effects pane
3. Context -> Add to selected edit points and clips

Zooms

1. Effects Adjustment Clip
2. Inspector Dynamic Zoom on

Credit

• Slideshow MASTERCLASS for Davinci Resolve 18 - Everything you need to know! (youtube.com)