Stop Scrubbing Through Footage! Use Source Tape in DaVinci Resolve
If you’ve got a ton of footage and don’t want to waste time scrubbing through every single clip — this quick DaVinci Resolve workflow is for you.
In this video, I’ll show you how to use the Source Tape feature on the Edit Page to review, select, and edit your clips straight into the timeline — without ever leaving the preview monitor. It’s one of the fastest ways to start building a rough cut or organizing a large shoot.
📸 In this tutorial you’ll learn:
⚡ How to use Source Tape to view all clips at once
🎞️ Quickly preview and mark shots with keyboard shortcuts
⌨️ Use X and F10 to drop clips directly into the timeline
✂️ How to trim your selects efficiently using the T key
🎬 Build your edit fast without scrubbing or switching folders
Perfect for editors working with large media folders, multi-camera shoots, or anyone who just wants a faster way to start cutting.
00:00 Intro
00:10 Preview Window
00:37 Source Tape
02:03 Fast Preview
02:23 Mouse Method