Summary of "02 - Importing Media"

Summary of “02 - Importing Media” Video

This video provides a detailed overview of importing media into DaVinci Resolve, focusing on the use and management of bins within the Media Pool, and various methods for importing media files.

Main Ideas and Concepts

Bins in DaVinci Resolve

Bins are digital folders used to organize media files, similar to physical film bins used historically.
They help structure media and timelines within a project.
Bins appear in the Media Pool panel and are accessible across most DaVinci Resolve pages (Media, Edit, Fusion, Color, Fairlight), except the Cut page which has a limited bin interface.

Media Pool and Bin Structure

The Media Pool contains:
- Bin sidebar: shows bin hierarchy.
- Bin browser: shows bin contents.
- Smart bins: special bins with dynamic content (discussed later).
Bins can be nested to create a folder-like hierarchy.
Managing bins includes creating, moving, renaming, and deleting bins.

Saving Work

Users should regularly save projects (Command + S / Control + S).
DaVinci Resolve has autosave, but manual saving is recommended.

Media Import Methods

Drag and Drop:
- Dragging a folder into the Media Pool browser imports only the media files inside the folder, ignoring subfolder structure.
- Dragging a folder into the bin sidebar imports the folder and subfolders as bins, preserving the folder structure.
File Menu Import:
- Via File > Import > Media (Command + I / Control + I).
- Allows selection of individual files, not entire folders.
- Imported files go into the currently selected bin.
Media Storage Panel:
- Shows connected drives and folder structure within DaVinci Resolve.
- Users can add frequently used folders to Favorites for quick access.
- Drag and drop from Media Storage to Media Pool works similarly to OS drag and drop.
- Right-click options on folders in Media Storage offer three import choices:
  1. Add Folder into Media Pool (imports only files directly inside the folder).
  2. Add Folder and SubFolders into Media Pool (imports all media inside folder and subfolders into the selected bin).
  3. Add Folder and SubFolders into Media Pool and Create Bins (imports media and recreates folder structure as bins).

Automatic and Manual Resync of Media

Useful during ongoing production when media files are added to folders.
Right-click on a bin and select “Automatically Resync Media Files” to keep the bin updated with new media on the drive.
Manual resync can also be triggered to update media.

Best Practices

Good bin management and importing habits are crucial as they lay the foundation for efficient editing workflows.

Detailed Instructions / Methodology

Creating a Bin

Right-click in the bin browser or sidebar > New Bin.
Bin is automatically named with a number.
Alternatively, use the key command shown in the right-click menu.

Moving Bins

Drag and drop bins inside the browser or sidebar to nest or rearrange.

Renaming Bins

Click on the bin name, then click again to edit and rename.

Deleting Bins

Select the bin and press Backspace.
Undo deletion with Undo command.

Importing Media via Drag and Drop

Drag folder from OS file explorer into Media Pool browser to import files only.
Drag folder into Media Pool sidebar to import folder and subfolder structure as bins.

Importing Media via File Menu

Go to File > Import > Media (Command + I / Control + I).
Select individual files to import into the selected bin.

Using Media Storage Panel

Navigate drives and folders inside DaVinci Resolve.
Add frequently used folders to Favorites by right-clicking > Add to Favorites.
Drag and drop media or folders into Media Pool browser or sidebar.
Use right-click import options for folders:
- Add Folder into Media Pool
- Add Folder and SubFolders into Media Pool
- Add Folder and SubFolders into Media Pool and Create Bins

Resync Media Files

Right-click bin > Automatically Resync Media Files.
Keeps project media updated with files on the hard drive.

Speakers / Sources Featured

The video features a single instructor/narrator who guides through the process of importing media and managing bins in DaVinci Resolve. No other speakers or external sources are mentioned.

Summary

The video teaches how to effectively import and organize media in DaVinci Resolve using bins, multiple import methods, and maintaining good project organization habits to streamline editing workflows.