Video Notes

In DaVinci Resolve, inserting gaps into your timeline is a simple but useful editing technique. Whether you need to create space for additional clips, adjust timing, or sync audio and video, knowing how to quickly insert a gap can speed up your workflow.

Insert a Gap at the Playhead

To insert a gap at your current playhead position:

1. Move the playhead to the desired location in your timeline
2. Right-click in an empty area of the timeline
3. Select Insert Gap

Resolve will insert a gap at the playhead, pushing clips forward on the affected track.

Create a Keyboard Shortcut for Insert Gap

If you find yourself using this feature often, setting a keyboard shortcut can make the process faster.

1. Go to DaVinci Resolve → Keyboard Customization
2. Search for Insert Gap
3. Click in the Keystroke column next to the command
4. Press your desired shortcut (e.g., Shift + G)
5. Save your changes

Once configured, you can insert a gap instantly using your shortcut.

Change the Default Gap Duration

By default, inserted gaps have a fixed duration. You can adjust this in your preferences.

1. Open DaVinci Resolve → Preferences
2. Navigate to User Settings → Editing
3. Under General Settings, find Standard Still Duration
4. Set your desired duration (e.g., change from 5 seconds to 1 second)
5. Click Save

Now, when you insert a gap, it will use your updated duration.