How to Record Voiceovers and Use IntelliScript in DaVinci Resolve 20

The latest version of Davinci Resolve got a ton of major updates including some awesome new voice-over features, including the ability to do voiceovers from the Edit page. But there is also a new IntelliScript option that works very similarly to a teleprompter so follow along as we show you how to use both of these brand new features.

How to Record Voiceovers and Use IntelliScript in DaVinci Resolve 20

There are a couple of different ways that you can do voice-overs in Davinci Resolve 20 so pick the method you prefer to use.

On the Edit Page:

• Find the New Voiceover Icon
  Underneath the preview window, look for the microphone icon. Click it to open the voiceover panel.

• Set Up Your Recording

  • File Name: Enter a name for your voiceover (e.g., test).

  • Audio Input: Choose your microphone (e.g., built-in mic, Elgato, etc.).

  • Track Selection: Choose which audio track to record to (default is “Auto”).

• Open Advanced Options (Top right of the voiceover window):

  • Enable 3-Second Countdown: Gives you time to prepare before recording starts.

  • Mute Timeline Audio While Recording: Prevents background noise from interfering.

• Start Recording
  Hit Record to begin. A countdown will appear, then your audio will be recorded and shown on the timeline in real-time.

• Stop Recording
  Simply click Stop when done.

Voiceovers on the Cut Page (More Options Available)

• Click the Microphone Icon this is similar to the Edit Page, but with expanded tools.

Access Voiceover Settings

• Input device

• Audio track

• Monitoring

• Countdown timer

Script Integration

• Load a Script: Use a plain .txt file. The script scrolls in sync with the playback for easy reading.

• Customize Viewer: Adjust font size, spacing, margins, and background opacity.

• Script Controls: Clear or hide the script anytime.

• Cue, Record, Stop

  • Cue: Jump to your in-point (or start of the timeline by default).

  • Record: Begin recording in sync with your script.

  • Stop: Ends the recording.

Using IntelliScript for Script-Based Editing

Cut a Clip Using a Script

• Save Your Script
  Create a simple .txt file of your final dialogue or voiceover.

• Right-Click the Clip in Media Pool
  Go to AI Tools > Create New Timeline Using IntelliScript.

• Select Your Script File
  DaVinci Resolve will:

  • Transcribe the clip’s audio

  • Match it to your script

  • Automatically place matching parts on the timeline

• Review Takes
  Incorrect takes are added as disabled clips so you can review or delete them as needed.