Edit & captions
Resolve timeline for a vertical short
Settings to set before you drop in a single clip.
The prompt
Settings (DaVinci Resolve, free, File, Project Settings, Master Settings): Timeline resolution: custom 1080 x 1920 (vertical). Timeline frame rate: 24 fps (set before importing; it can't change later). Playback frame rate: 24. Image scaling: Scale entire image to fit. Audio: 48 kHz. Deliver page: MP4, H.264, 1080 x 1920, 24 fps, quality restricted to about 16-20 Mbit/s, AAC 320 kb/s. Name: [Title]_v1.mp4
What to swap for your story
- 1080 x 1920 -> 1920 x 1080 for widescreen YouTube
Last updated 2026-10-29. Tested in Google Flow.
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This prompt is one step. The course shows how to plan the shot, keep your character the same and cut it into a finished film.