Beginner
Getting Started with Davinci Resolve
By Jasen Mancilla
This tutorial provides a comprehensive introduction to DaVinci Resolve, a video editing application by Blackmagic Design, used extensively in post-production for movies and television. The program is favored for its versatility, offering video editing, motion graphics, color correction, audio editing, and project exporting within a single platform.
Software Used
DaVinci Resolve
Language
English
Tutorial Notes
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Key Pages and Features of DaVinci Resolve
Media Page: Allows clip organization, metadata viewing, and basic adjustments.
Cut Page: Simplified for quick edits, especially useful for beginners or time-sensitive projects.
Edit Page: The main hub for detailed editing, containing tools for trimming, timeline editing, and more.
Fusion Page: Used for 2D and 3D animation, similar to After Effects, allowing users to create lower thirds, intros, and graphics.
Color Page: One of DaVinci’s standout features, offering advanced color correction and grading, used by many in the filmmaking industry.
Fairlight Page: Dedicated to audio editing, featuring effects like reverb and noise reduction.
Deliver Page: For rendering and exporting projects, with presets for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and options for high-quality formats.
Unique Features
Collaborative Workflow: Multiple team members can work on the same project simultaneously, making DaVinci ideal for large-scale productions.
Integration with Blackmagic Products: Seamless compatibility with Blackmagic cameras and hardware.
Scalability: Whether for individual use or large studios, DaVinci Resolve can adapt to different levels of production.
This tutorial also covers downloading and setting up DaVinci Resolve and creating and managing project libraries, emphasizing the importance of organization for smooth project transitions.
Bookmarks
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - What is Davinci Resolve?
02:03 - DaVinci Resolve's Workflow
09:15 - What makes DaVinci Resolve Unique?
12:41 - Downloading & Installing DaVinci Resolve
15:16 - Starting Your First Project
17:24 - The Project Library
19:38 - The Project Manager
21:02 - Creating a Project Library
21:58 - Creating a Project
23:27 - Setting the Project Settings
25:13 - The Media Page
28:30 - The Cut Page
31:21 - The Edit Page
34:43 - The Fusion Page
36:13 - The Color Page
40:28 - The Fairlight Page
44:16 - The Deliver Page
49:51 - Join The Community
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