DaVinci Resolve Quickstart Information

A step-by-step training course from pro Hollywood editors

Why learn DaVinci Resolve Quickstart?

• Not just for color correction, Resolve also has robust editing capabilities with the Cut and Edit pages
• All-in-one solution for graphics, color grading and sound (Fusion, Color & Fairlight)
• Familiar tools & functions if you’re switching from another NLE
• Easy to transfer your projects to and from other editing software

What You’ll Learn In DaVinci Resolve Quickstart?

Step-by-Step Training

Lessons are designed to take you from complete beginner to editing pro

MODULE 1 | INTRODUCTION

Lesson 1: Welcome to DaVinci Resolve Quickstart

An introduction to the course, how it’s structured and a bit about what you’re going to learn

Lesson 2: The Basics of Video Editing

You’ll learn about what editing is, what makes a great cut and see the project you’ll be working on

Lesson 3: Downloading Your Footage, Audio & Exercise Files

It’s time to download the footage, audio and graphic files you’ll work with to follow along with us

MODULE 2 | GETTING STARTED IN DAVINCI RESOLVE

Lesson 4: Setting Up & Touring the Interface

Let’s open up Resolve, review some important settings and discuss the function of each page

Lesson 5: Importing & Organizing Media

Before we start our project we’ll show you how to correctly import and organize your files

Lesson 6: Understanding the Timeline Tools

A tour of the Edit page and learning basic commands you’ll need to start your first cut

Lesson 7: Working with Video & Audio on the Timeline

Using the timeline tools, you’ll begin to add dialogue, visuals, music and sound effects

Lesson 8: The Three-Point Editing Technique

Learn how to edit faster using this method to complete your first assembly edit

Lesson 9: Basic Music Editing

Learn how to cut a rough music bed using a variety of tools in Resolve

Lesson 10: Working with Audio & Sound Effects

Discover the difference between mono and stereo plus volume targets, fading and more

Lesson 11: Adding Text & Graphics to an Edit

Create simple graphics in the Edit page, use title templates and change their parameters

Lesson 12: Exporting a Simple Render of Your Cut

Tour the Deliver page, set up your first render, learn how the queue works and add burn-ins

MODULE 3 | REFINING THE EDIT

Lesson 13: Using Markers in the Timeline

View the different types of markers, how to use them and what to use them for

Lesson 14: Creating & Managing Versions of Your Edits

See best practices for juggling multiple timelines – an important thing every editor should know!

Lesson 15: Using the Trim Edit Mode & Replace Edit Tool

Learn how the trim mode helps you edit faster and practice using the slip and slide tools

Lesson 16: Adding Video Transitions

A look at some common transitions and how to use fade handles to control them

Lesson 17: Working with Video Effects

Play around with different visual effects, change their settings and apply one to our cut

Lesson 18: Stabilizing Shaky Footage

You’ll see a quick method to fix jittery footage and then apply it to a clip in our cut

Lesson 19: Working with Audio Effects & Filters

How to use the Inspector, Effects Library and hotkeys to change the sound of your audio clips

Lesson 20: Keyframing Motion & Effects

We take a look at how to create and edit keyframes to manipulate your video & audio

Lesson 21: Clip Speed & Time Remapping

See how to use re-time controls and the curve editor to change the speed of your footage

Lesson 22: Compositing Tips & Tricks

Learn about track priority and how you can use blend modes to create unique visuals

MODULE 4 | COLOR CORRECTION 101

Lesson 23: Introduction to Color Grading & Using Scopes

We walk you through each part of the Color page, Resolve’s most powerful & well-known feature

Lesson 24: The Basics of Using Nodes

A look at the unique workflow that Resolve uses for color correction

Lesson 25: Making Primary Color Adjustments

Now that you’re familiar with the inferface, we apply some basic color correction to our cut

Lesson 26: Making Secondary Color Adjustments

Further refine your color grade with tools like Hue vs, Curves, Masks and more

Lesson 27: How to Copy Grades Between Clips

Learn three quick ways to apply your corrections to multiple clips and speed up your grading

MODULE 5 | FINISHING UP

Lesson 28: Basic Audio Mixing in Fairlight

As we prep our cut for finishing we’ll show you some basic mixing techniques using Fairlight

Lesson 29: Advanced Exporting Techniques

We discuss the different codecs, and demonstrate the various ways you can finish your project

MODULE 6 | THE DAVINCI RESOLVE POWER PACK

Lesson 30: Compound Clips & Adjustment Clips

Similar to nests in Premiere, compound clips are a great way to better organize your timeline

Lesson 31: Using the HSL Qualifier in the Color Page

Learn how to use this tool to isolate parts of your footage for color correction or grading

Lesson 32: Media & Project Management

Some best practices for media management and how to export your projects to other NLEs

Lesson 33: Introduction to Graphics in Fusion

Look at how to combine video, images, text, shapes and more with the powerful Fusion page

Lesson 34: Working Faster with the Cut Page

We walk you through this alternative to the Edit page & take a look at DaVinci’s Speed Editor

Lesson 36: Next Steps

Learn what next steps you can take to continue learning more in your editing journey

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