The Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve

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Course Overview

Embark on this official Blackmagic Design hands-on training course that guides you through practical exercises to master DaVinci Resolve's color correction tools in depth. You'll explore a wide range of workflows, effects, and essential techniques necessary to achieve Hollywood-quality grades. Please note that this course does not cover the video editing basics of DaVinci Resolve. Upon completing the course, you'll be fully prepared to take the certification exam.

Course outcome

By completing this course, you will master foundational and advanced color grading workflows within video editing, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical application. The curriculum focuses on optimizing workflows for efficiency and accuracy, including advanced node structures and group-based pipeline management. It delves into advanced image control and enhancement methods—such as keyframing, compositing, noise reduction—and explores working with high dynamic range (HDR) footage and raw media to maximize grading potential. Additionally, the course addresses comprehensive project delivery methods and the effective use of DaVinci Resolve panels like the Mini Panel.

Your new skills

Restore projects from DaVinci Resolve archive files.
Understand and apply fundamental color grading theories and practices.
Normalize and balance footage using primary grading tools.
Match shots for continuity across sequences.
Utilize secondary grading tools to target specific elements within footage.
Migrate projects into DaVinci Resolve using XML file formats.
Explore advanced grade node structures and the importance of node order.
Incorporate mixer nodes to achieve optimal color outcomes.
Manage and copy grades efficiently for quicker workflows.
Optimize grading workflows for speed and accuracy.
Control image framing and properties with advanced keyframing techniques.
Apply compositing and noise-reduction methods to enhance footage.
Implement group-based pipelines to grade entire timeline segments in one node tree.
Start grading workflows with raw media using the HDR grading palette for extended potential.
Deliver final projects using presets, custom renders, and DCP workflows, and understand DaVinci Resolve panels including the Mini Panel.

Prerequisites:

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

Experience: Although no specific prior experience with video technologies or Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve software is required, it is advised that students first complete “The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve” and “The Editor’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve” courses to prepare for this course.

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.