The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve

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Course Overview

Through engaging, hands-on lessons, this course will teach you how to create stunning visual effects and motion graphics directly within DaVinci Resolve—eliminating the need to import or export large media files between applications. You'll master its intuitive node-based interface, making it easy to build sophisticated effects quickly and make swift changes. Please note that this course does not cover the video editing basics of DaVinci Resolve; it focuses exclusively on visual effects and motion graphics creation. Upon completing the course, you'll be fully prepared to take the exam and demonstrate your proficiency.

Course outcome

By completing this course, you will gain comprehensive training in essential visual effects workflows within video editing. The curriculum covers categories such as 2D compositing techniques—including tracking, object removal, and chroma keying—and titling and 2D motion design using advanced animation and motion path tools. Additionally, it delves into 3D compositing and motion graphics, exploring 3D environments, particle effects, and camera tracking. This holistic approach ensures you are proficient in both 2D and 3D visual effects, enhancing your overall video editing skills.

Your new skills

Gain proficiency with DaVinci Resolve's Fusion user interface and workflow.
Create highly realistic sci-fi composites.
Utilize point and planar tracking tools for object integration into shots.
Remove objects seamlessly using the vector-based Paint tool.
Master green and blue-screen compositing techniques.
Design smooth and customizable credit rolls.
Animate titles creatively using the Follower modifier.
Develop and share motion paths across multiple elements.
Use the keyframe Spline Editor for advanced animation control.
Implement procedural modifier-based animations.
Apply simple expressions to achieve natural movement.
Set up and navigate a 3D compositing environment.
Design broadcast graphics with 3D text, materials, cameras, and lighting.
Create realistic particle effects like billowing smoke.
Employ integrated 3D camera tracking for set extensions.

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.