Ripple Training – DaVinci Resolve 18/18.5 Core Training

Course Title: DaVinci Resolve 18 Core Training

• Release Date: 2024
• Author: Steve Martin
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Language: English
• Exercise Files: Yes

Course Overview

Learn the Art of the Cut

Master DaVinci Resolve’s editing workflow from start to finish. Begin with editing a teaser in the Cut Page, then transition to the Edit Page to develop essential trimming skills used by professional editors daily.

Color Grade Like a Pro

Dive into the Color Page to perform primary and secondary color corrections. Learn tools like:

• Lift, Gamma, and Gain controls
• Custom Curves
• Qualifiers, Power Windows, and the Color Warper
• Video scopes for objective evaluation

Sound Edit & Mix

Discover the Fairlight Page for sound editing and mixing. Learn how to:

• Clean up dialogue and repair audio
• Record voiceovers
• Create submixes and automate fades
• Use Fairlight’s unique audio editing tools

Create Motion Graphics

Explore Fusion, Resolve’s node-based compositing tool. Key techniques include:

• Stabilizing shots with multiple trackers
• Cloning out unwanted elements
• Animating titles and tracking them to moving objects

Lessons Included

1. Exploring Resolve
2. Editing in the Cut Page
3. Refining the Cut
4. Essential Settings
5. Importing & Organizing Media
6. Preparing for the Edit
7. Assembling a Rough Cut
8. Moving Clips in the Timeline
9. Refining the Edit
10. Applying Transitions & Effects
11. Working with Titles
12. Editing Sound in the Edit Page
13. Monitoring & Adjusting Volume Levels
14. Building Effects in Fusion
15. Creating Motion Graphics in Fusion
16. Introduction to Color Correction
17. Color Grading Workflows
18. Primary Corrections using Curves
19. Secondary Corrections with Qualifiers
20. Secondary Corrections with the Color Warper
21. Grading with LUTs
22. Editing Sound in the Fairlight Page
23. Audio Effects & Mixing in Fairlight
24. Delivering a Final Program
25. Managing Project Libraries