Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Struggling to see the exact edges of your video clips when zooming or repositioning? In this DaVinci Resolve tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to change the viewer background from the default black to a high-contrast checkerboard or gray!

What you'll learn in this quick guide:
⮞ Where to find the hidden Timeline View Options menu
⮞ How to switch your viewer background to checkerboard
⮞ Alternative tricks to clearly see your clip boundaries when editing

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