Master DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Design's revolutionary video editing platform, through comprehensive instruction covering both modern and traditional workflows. This course teaches the fast-paced Cut Page designed for rapid project turnaround, the sophisticated Edit Page for complex productions, plus Resolve's renowned color correction tools, Fusion VFX capabilities, and Fairlight Audio professional suite. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to create Hollywood-caliber film and video projects.
Designed for All Skill Levels
Whether you're starting fresh or transitioning from another editing system, this course provides clear lessons to get you productive quickly. Professionals switching platforms will find comprehensive coverage, including keyboard customization, detailed editing techniques, and advanced trimming methods.
Comprehensive Learning Outcomes
Throughout this course, you'll master workflow optimization by setting up projects efficiently, importing media, and leveraging metadata to accelerate your work. You'll learn precise timeline editing, including selection marking, clip placement, and context-sensitive trimming techniques. You'll work with titles and effects, using keyframe animation to create dynamic motion. You'll retime clips, apply transitions, stabilize footage, and animate still images.
In the color suite, you'll perform primary and secondary color corrections using Resolve's professional-grade color tools, match shots across scenes, implement color management protocols, develop creative looks, and grade multiple clips with consistency. You'll master advanced techniques including PowerWindows for selective adjustments, motion tracking across shots, curve-based corrections, and ResolveFX plugins.
The audio portion covers professional sweetening and mixing using Fairlight's modern tools. Finally, you'll learn to deliver finished projects across multiple file formats and codecs. The course includes dozens of practical tips and workflow optimization techniques that will transform your production efficiency.
Prerequisites and Certification
No prior experience is required. Basic familiarity with Macintosh or Windows operating systems is helpful. Completion of this course unlocks eligibility for the DaVinci Resolve Certified User examination.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
