How to Change Playback Speed in DaVinci Resolve
Learn how to preview your timeline at different speeds in DaVinci Resolve using simple keyboard shortcuts. This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to use the J, K, and L keys to control playback, fast forward, rewind, and improve your editing workflow.
If you're new to DaVinci Resolve, mastering playback controls is one of the easiest ways to edit faster and more efficiently. Instead of dragging through your timeline, you can quickly scan footage, find key moments, and review edits with precision.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How to play forward and increase playback speed
How to rewind your timeline using shortcuts
How to stop playback instantly
How to move frame by frame for precise editing
These are essential DaVinci Resolve shortcuts every beginner should know.
This tutorial works for all recent versions of DaVinci Resolve, including DaVinci Resolve 18 and newer.
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