Studio 21.1.1
Module 03 · Cut
LESSON 03.01 · 25 MIN PRACTICE

Source Tape and a fast selects pass

The Cut page emphasizes quick navigation through footage. A selects pass is a collection of usable moments, not a finished story. Keeping those decisions separate reduces distraction.

What you’ll be able to do

Review a bin efficiently and assemble a useful selects sequence.

Review binMark rangesCollect selectsBuild structure

Conceptual workflow · read from left to right

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Cut page: Source Tape filmstrip view
Cut page: Source Tape filmstrip view Reference example from the DaVinci Resolve 21.1 manual, page 25. Software screenshot © Blackmagic Design. The demonstration media and selected settings may differ from your project.

Work through it

  1. Place related clips in a bin and open Cut. Try Source Tape to review the bin as a continuous source. Keep the bin scoped to a scene or shoot rather than an entire unrelated archive.
  2. Use J, K, and L to shuttle. Mark useful In and Out points with I and O. Listen at normal speed before selecting speech so you do not miss its meaning.
  3. Append useful ranges to a selects timeline. Prefer slightly generous boundaries so breaths and action remain available for later trims.
  4. Use the overview timeline to navigate broadly and the detail timeline for local timing. Play the selects without adding effects or music.

A mistake to avoid

Picking only visually impressive shots can leave you without coverage that explains the action. Select for story function as well as beauty.

Your turn

Build a 60–90 second selects reel from at least six clips. Add a short note for the purpose of each selection: setting, action, reaction, or detail.

QUICK KNOWLEDGE CHECK

What is the main purpose of a selects pass?

Your notes

Write down what worked, what surprised you, and what to try next. Saved on this device.

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