Davinci Resolve is pretty much the best video editing software currently available it's far cheaper than Premiere Pro and has way more features and stability. Black Magic Design also listen to user feedback and implements features that are desired by the community and in Davinci Resolve 20 that is clearly evident! So follow along as we show you how to use Vertical Work Spaces in Davinci Resolve which makes editing vertical video 10x better than before.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to change the Davinci Resolve Timeline for better vertical video editing.
- How do change the work space in Davinci Resolve for Vertical Video Editing?
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Why Vertical Workspaces Matter
Even if you prefer traditional landscape editing, there’s no denying the popularity and effectiveness of vertical videos, especially in short-form content marketing. And since Short form content has become super popular Davinci Resolve has finally added a new option that makes editing vertical-style videos way easier than before!
How to Use Vertical Workspaces in DaVinci Resolve 20
By default, Resolve opens in a standard landscape timeline. But switching to a vertical layout is simple and unlocks a whole new UI tailored to portrait content. Previously working on vertical-style videos was a bit of a pain unless you had a dedicated vertical monitor. So to reconfigure the Resvole interface for optimised vertical video do the following.
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Open your Timeline Settings.
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Change your timeline resolution to something vertical, like 1080x1920.
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Once you apply this, Resolve will automatically shift into a vertical-friendly workspace.
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The UI will adapt, giving you more vertical space in the viewer.
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This allows you to preview your vertical video in a full, upright format while still having your timeline accessible at the bottom. But this isn't anything new. Keep working through the steps to unlock the new timeline configuration.
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On the right side of the viewer, you’ll see a new icon. Click it to expand your vertical preview to fill the screen.
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This makes it easier to review and fine-tune your video as you edit.
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If you open the Inspector, the UI will shift to make room.
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Closing the Inspector returns the workspace to its vertical layout no need to readjust anything manually.
Where Vertical Workspaces Work
This isn’t limited to just the Edit Page The vertical layout adapts to the Cut Page, Color Page, and others. You can do full-colour grading, trimming, and fine adjustments all within the vertical format.
Other Big Changes in Davinci Resolve 20?
If you haven't already seen it there is another massive new feature in Davinci Resolve 20 that pretty much everyone will want to take advantage of and that is the new AI Audio Assistant feature which helps you get the perfect audio track for your content by organising, levelling and ducking music, voice track and sound effects for you. Just drop everything on your timeline and let the AI do the rest. You can check out our full guide on Davinci Resolve AI Audio Assistant here.
