

The video monitoring section in the master settings sets the video monitoring settings, such as editing in 4K while monitoring in HD, how you want your proxy media generated, and where the cache files should be stored.Ī different set of settings can also be found under the DaVinci Resolve top menu. If you're switching from Premiere Pro to Resolve, at this time, I would suggest that it's only necessary to focus on the master settings area of the panel. The cog icon provides access to the Settings, including the Master Settings, which can be used to set the timeline resolution and playback frame rate. In Resolve, equivalent settings can be found in the cog icon at the bottom right across all pages. These preferences include settings for hardware, pre-roll options, and other personalised settings. In Adobe Premiere Pro, the User Preferences can be accessed through the general option in the left-hand menu bar. The master settings panel contains the primary parameters needed to get started (Image credit: Darren Mostyn / DaVinci Resolve)

Where to find Preferences in DaVinci Resolve Although, this only occurs at the start of a new project. DaVinci Resolve will analyse the clips automatically and adjust the settings accordingly. Similarly, when a clip is dragged onto an empty timeline, a prompt asks if the user wants to change the timeline settings. When a folder is dropped onto the bottom half of the Media page, a prompt will appear asking if the user wants to change the project frame rate. And therefore, if you were to move the original file location or disconnect a drive, the media would need to be relinked. It's important to note that this creates a link rather than copying the files. To import media, one can drag and drop the files from the top half to the bottom half. On the media page, the top half displays all attached drives and networks, while the bottom half serves as the location for imported media. In DaVinci Resolve, there is also a dedicated page where media is brought in called the Media Page. In Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve, media can be imported into the program through the import function or by simply dragging and dropping the files from the file explorer. The media page allows you to import media from various locations efficiently (Image credit: Darren Mostyn / DaVinci Resolve)
