Should You Upgrade to DaVinci Resolve 21? (Watch This First)

April 07, 2026 in Davinci Resolve, Davinci Reslove

Should you upgrade to DaVinci Resolve 21 right away, or wait? In this video, I’ll walk you through how to decide based on your current projects, plugins, and workflow so you don’t run into problems when the update drops.

Most people upgrade too early and that’s when things break. This will help you make the right call for your situation.

🎬 WATCH NEXT:

👉 Do THIS Before Updating DaVinci Resolve (Don’t Lose Your Projects)

https://youtu.be/f0SqMsi24_U

👉 5 Mistakes Slowing Down Your Editing (Fix These Now)

https://youtu.be/_TMT_IhjFyI

👉 How to Make Dialogue Sound Clear (In Any Video Editor)

https://youtu.be/Mc3xtTUrU2U

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Mackie Monitors – https://geni.us/CRX5
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Godox SL60W – https://geni.us/GODOX_SL60w_Light
GVM RGB Lights – https://geni.us/GVM1300D-3Pak
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Do THIS Before Updating DaVinci Resolve (Don’t Lose Your Projects)

April 07, 2026 in Davinci Reslove, Davinci Resolve

Before you update to DaVinci Resolve 21, make sure you do this first. In this video, I’ll show you how to back up your project library and important assets so you don’t risk losing your work.

This takes just a couple minutes and could save everything, especially if something goes wrong during the update.

🎬 WATCH NEXT:

👉 5 Mistakes Slowing Down Your Editing (Fix These Now)

https://youtu.be/_TMT_IhjFyI

👉 How to Make Dialogue Sound Clear (In Any Video Editor)

https://youtu.be/8DPTayE7sus

👉 Proper Audio Levels for Video Editors (Dialogue, Music & SFX Explained)

https://youtu.be/sbCd91VG22w

🔥 My Audio Course

Audio Essentials for Video Editors in DaVinci Resolve

https://jyresolve–dvresolve.thrivecart.com/audio-essentials-course/

🎥 My Store

https://jason-yadlovski.myshopify.com/

🎛️ CREATOR ESSENTIALS

🎙️ Mics & Audio

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🎧 HEADPHONES

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⚠️ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

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DaVinci Resolve 20 for Beginners – 10 MUST KNOW Answers to Common Questions!

October 14, 2025 in Davinci Reslove, Davinci Resolve

If you’re just getting started in DaVinci Resolve 20, you probably have a ton of questions — and in this video, I’m answering the 10 most common beginner questions so you can skip the confusion and start editing with confidence! 💪

Whether you’re wondering why your playback lags, how to add text and music, or how to export your first video for YouTube, this guide walks you step-by-step through everything you need to know to get up and running fast.

You’ll learn:

✅ What’s included in the free vs. Studio version of DaVinci Resolve

✅ How to set up your first project and import media

✅ The difference between the Cut and Edit pages

✅ How to add clips, titles, and music

✅ How to fix playback issues and audio problems

✅ And how to export your video the right way for YouTube or social media

By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for editing in DaVinci Resolve — no more guessing, no more frustration, just results.

⏩ Watch until the end for a few pro tips and time-saving shortcuts to make your workflow even faster!

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BLOWN Recording Levels in DaVinci Resolve? TRY This FIX... | Quick Tip Tuesday!

January 09, 2024 in Davinci Resolve, Davinci Reslove

Having trouble with your audio levels in DaVinci Resolve? Too high or too low but your mic/recording setup is perfect? There's another recording levels adjustment we can use right in DaVinci Resolve called path settings that can help you get the correct levels you need when recording. Check it out!

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Timeline View Options in DaVinci Resolve 16 | Quick Tip Tuesday

June 23, 2020 in Davinci Reslove, Quick Tip Tuesday

It's Quick Tip Tuesday! Today we are talking Timeline View Options in DaVinci Resolve 16! If you've seen some of my older videos, you may notice that the Timeline View Options are not in the same location as they used to be. I don't want to see people getting frustrated or confused so in today's quick tip, I'll show you where the Timeline View Options are in the current version of DaVinci Resolve (as of June 23, 2020)

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