Lesson 1: Rendering and Exporting Final Video

Rendering your final video means creating a polished, exportable version that combines all edits, transitions, texts, and effects into a single, playable file. Follow these steps to complete the process:

Step 1: Open the Export Menu

Click on File in the upper-left corner and select Quick Export from the dropdown menu.

A screenshot highlighting the Export button after clicking on the File button

Source reference: Faris, C., & Stratvert, K. (2022). Learn daVinci resolve. YouTube. https://youtu.be/EEksPdEc7aI?si=r6KnT9iTqvuZ53KD

Step 2: Choose Export Format

In the Quick Export menu, click on the YouTube icon to select the recommended export settings.

Source reference: Faris, C., & Stratvert, K. (2022). Learn daVinci resolve. YouTube. https://youtu.be/EEksPdEc7aI?si=r6KnT9iTqvuZ53KD

Save the video to your computer.

Step 3: Export the Video

Click Export to begin the rendering process.

A screenshot of a video editing timeline in progress. The “Export" button is highlighted, ready to save the rendered video.

Source reference: Faris, C., & Stratvert, K. (2022). Learn daVinci resolve. YouTube. https://youtu.be/EEksPdEc7aI?si=r6KnT9iTqvuZ53KD

Note: The time required to export depends on the video’s length and file size.

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