Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video, Jay Haynes shows how to build a custom, dynamic countdown timer directly within the DaVinci Resolve editor timeline. You'll learn the fastest and most flexible way to create this effect without needing external plugins or Fusion, making it a great DaVinci Resolve tutorial for various video needs. This editing tutorial covers how to implement a DaVinci Resolve countdown timer, perfect for adding a professional touch to your projects.

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🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Setting Up the Effect
1:08 - Changing the Attributes of the Effect
2:11 - Making in Count Down
2:51 - Outro

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