The Beginner's Guide to DaVinci Resolve

All our courses are 100% teacher-led by our authorized instructors and include certification exams.
Getting certified, you can also have the possibility to join Be Licensed’s recruitment portal.

Course Overview

Embark on this comprehensive, step-by-step training guide that covers high-speed editing using the revolutionary Cut page, designed for fast turnaround work. You'll also learn how to utilize the traditional Edit page for more sophisticated projects, along with DaVinci Resolve's legendary color correction, Fusion VFX, and Fairlight audio tools. By completing this course, you'll be ready to take the associated exam and start creating your own Hollywood-caliber films and videos today!

Course outcome

By the end of this course, you will be proficient in project setup and media management, streamlining your workflow in DaVinci Resolve. You will master the fundamentals of video editing, including timeline manipulation and transitions, and enhance your content with advanced titling and animations. The course covers comprehensive color correction and grading techniques, audio editing with Fairlight tools, and visual effects compositing using the Fusion page's node-based interface. Finally, you will learn to deliver your projects in various formats and share them online, along with gaining valuable insights and best practices to transform your work.

Your new skills

How to mark selections, edit clips in the timeline, and perform context sensitive trimming
How to retime clips, add transitions, and pan and scan photos
How to work with new title templates, create your own titles, and add animation
How to perform primary and secondary corrections using DaVinci Resolve’s legendary color tools
How to match shots, use color management, create looks, and grade multiple clips
How to use Power Windows, track objects in a shot, use curves, and add Resolve FX
How to set up projects, import media, and use metadata to speed up your work
How to edit and mix audio using the Fairlight audio tools
How to navigate the Fusion page and use a node-based interface for visual effects compositing
How to deliver projects in a variety of formats and share them directly to YouTube and Vimeo
And dozens of tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work!

Prerequisites:

Knowledge: Basic Computer Literacy: Ability to navigate operating systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Experience: No prior experience with video technologies or Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve software is required

Hardware: A supported Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve computer

Software: Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve free software license (or studio license)

Access: Internet access - a stable fiber connection of at least 10 Mbps up and down speeds is recommended.

What is included in the price?

Fully led by an authorized instructor.

All materials needed to complete the course are included in the course fee. This includes course literature, exercise assignments and fees for the certification exam.

The course is held remotely in a virtual classroom. All lectures are recorded and are available as reference material for two weeks after course completion.