Art of Editing: DaVinci Resolve Edition

Welcome to the "Art of Editing" online course, I'm sincerely glad you've made it here and I'll be even more happy if you become a better editor after this course. In this module, you will plunge into a world where every shot and transition plays a key role in creating an emotional resonance with the audience, because editing is the ability to create emotions that touch the viewer through the screen. We'll start with the basics of editing, exploring the three main questions you should ask yourself before you start.

You'll learn how to choose the perfect program for your edit and why it should be Davinci Resolve.

Organizing and setting up your project will provide a foundation on which to build structured and narrative stories with ease. You'll learn how to choose the footage that tells your story most effectively and how to select music that complements the emotional tone of your piece.

Sound is transformed into a physical sensation through the power of sound design, deepening the viewer's immersion in your world. You'll also learn the basics of color correction and the psychology of color, so that each shot you take conveys more than just an image. And finally, we'll show you how to efficiently export and render your projects for different platforms, ensuring that your story reaches every viewer in the best possible quality.

The Art of Editing will not only teach you the technical aspects of video editing, but will also allow you to experience the power of storytelling through editing, opening up possibilities for your creativity.

DOWNLOAD FILES

• You will need these files to complete this module, so you can start downloading now and don't forget to download Davinci Resolve (if you don't have it).

• In this lesson you will find G-link with assets for editing

• IT IS IMPORTANT to remember that the materials provided to you are intended solely for use within this course. No rights to publish or use the content you have shot in your personal projects are transferred. Publication of such materials without permission may result in copyright infringement.

I suggest you break down your past or future project into storytelling elements, if you don't have one planned yet, then work with your favorite movie.

• Plot: What story do you want to tell? What is its structure?

• Purpose. Why do you want to convey this story to the audience? What do you want them to do afterwards?

• Elements of the story. Shooting style, editing, sound, emotions...

• Characters and locations. Who are your main characters? What impact will they have on your audience?

• Who will shape your audience? Who will see this video in the first place? Will they be new customers? What emotions will they experience?

It's time to edit the video!

I leave you with a link to programs where you can make stems out of music

• https://vocalremover.org/ (free)

• https://www.lalal.ai/pricing/ (paid, but more advanced)

  
  and, of course, a link to my favorite two music sites

• https://www.epidemicsound.com

• https://audiio.com

In this lesson, we'll analyze the basic principles of color correction and color grading using practical examples.

You will learn how to use Davinci Resolve tools to achieve the desired visual result. In addition, we will provide you with access to a separate PDF file that dives deep into the psychology of color, helping you understand how different colors affect the viewer's perception and emotions. This lesson will inspire you to experiment with color in your future projects.

Archive with footage from the lesson - “Trim.zip”
DRP file with a color project “Project.zip”