DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass

Master project settings in DaVinci Resolve 19, including timeline resolution 1920 by 1080p and 23.976 fps, with notes on free versus studio versions and Mac vs Windows differences.

Master DaVinci Resolve color management by using DaVinci RGB color managed, set input and timeline color spaces to Rec709 gamma 2.4, and synchronize Mac and Windows presets and LUTs.

Adjust DaVinci Resolve preferences to optimize memory and GPU usage, enable auto GPU selection, configure media storage, and enable live save and project backups for reliable editing.

Explore the DaVinci Resolve 19 overview, covering media page, editing basics, fusion for graphics, color grading depth, Fairlight audio, and deliver/export workflows.

Explore the media page in DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass to import videos, audio, and graphics, organize clips with bins, and manage media storage and playback.

Navigate the edit page by exploring the media pool, playback window, timeline, and proxy media, then learn quick and proper export, audio mixer, and the inspector for project editing.

Explore how power bins and smart bins optimize the media pool in DaVinci Resolve 19, enabling reusable master assets and fast search across video and audio clips.

Master the timeline in DaVinci Resolve 19 by importing clips, managing video and audio blocks, playback, and timeline features like thumbnails, waveforms, markers, and linking video and audio.

Learn to cut and trim clips in DaVinci Resolve using the blade tool, waveforms, and in/out points to refine video and audio on the timeline. Explore insert and timeline navigation.

Learn to edit faster in Davinci Resolve 19 by using keyboard presets, trimming with Q and W, zooming with A and S, and using in-point, out-point, and U to append.

Learn to speed up DaVinci Resolve by using proxy handling, optimize media, and adjusting timeline playback resolution, so you can edit smoothly while exporting original high-quality files.

Master the inspector tab in DaVinci Resolve 19, using metadata, transform, cropping, dynamic zoom, and stabilization to adjust clips, and apply composite blending and audio controls.

Create a complete sequence in DaVinci Resolve by assembling video, audio, and music in the timeline, then refine with trim edits, speed changes, keyframing, and stabilization.

Apply voiceover integration and color adjustments within a DaVinci Resolve sequence, using keyframes, dialogue leveler, and docker to balance camera audio, voiceover, and music.

Explore the effects tab and video transitions in DaVinci Resolve 19, try options like additive dissolve and smooth cut, and learn to create compound clips for synchronized transitions.

Explore DaVinci Resolve 19's text animation tools, insert and customize titles, adjust fonts, colors, spacing, and add transitions and effects to create dynamic on-screen text.

Explore generator effects in DaVinci Resolve 19, using solid color, grayscale, and animated backgrounds behind video or text with drag-and-drop simplicity.

Discover applying and animating video effects on individual clips in DaVinci Resolve 19, including blur, keyframing, open effects, color palettes, and related audio concepts in Fairlight.

Learn to install and use magic zoom in DaVinci Resolve, applying an adjustment clip and fusion overlay to create dynamic zoom in and out effects.

Explore custom titles with Text Plus, apply Magic Animate v3 to zoom, whip, and delay text effects, adjust animation length and shadows, and master keyframing in DaVinci Resolve 19.

Learn how to create a speed ramp in DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass, using real time controls and speed points to blend an S-curve for smooth fast motion and whoosh sounds.

Export from the edit tab with quick options like h.264 master or YouTube format, saved to the default folder, with notes on free features and studio content.

Discover studio version voice isolation in DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass, remove wind noise with one click, and tune the voice settings around 15 and 50 for natural clarity.

Demonstrates how to use music remixer in DaVinci Resolve 19 to isolate voice, mute music, and export voice-only tracks, enabling vocal extraction from tracks for studio use.

DaVinci Resolve 19's audio transcription tool transcribes entire scripts from long videos, lets you remove gaps, insert selected lines, search keywords, and detect speakers for efficient podcast edits.

Learn to retime clips in DaVinci Resolve Studio with real-time scaling, optical flow, motion estimation, and speed warp for smooth, export-ready slow motion.

Master stacked timelines to copy and duplicate clips across timelines with copy-paste and drag, then switch between projects using dynamic project switching in DaVinci Resolve 19.

Learn to turn a boring talking-head video into an engaging edit in DaVinci Resolve by syncing audio, adding b-roll, and applying zooms, whip transitions, and woosh effects.

master storytelling techniques in the da vinci resolve 19 masterclass to elevate your videos with overlays, swipe transitions, b-roll, and tuned audio using fairlight.

Explore the Fairlight tab in DaVinci Resolve to enhance vocals with de-esser, soft clipper, equalizer, and dynamics, using practical steps to clean audio and improve loudness.

Learn to add subtitles in DaVinci Resolve 19 by using in and out points, generate from audio, set English, and customize font, color, position, and drop shadow.

Master the DaVinci Resolve 19 color page with a concise overview of nodes, color wheels, scopes, and LUTs. Navigate clips, timelines, windows, masks, and keyframes to craft film-quality color grading.

Discover how node trees in DaVinci Resolve 19 organize color grading, from input to output, using white balance, exposure, LUTs, and serial and parallel nodes for precise, non-destructive adjustments.

Master white balance in DaVinci Resolve 19 masterclass using primary color wheels, parade scopes, and temperature and tint adjustments to neutralize color and achieve consistent color across the clip.

Master exposure in DaVinci Resolve 19 by adjusting shadows, gain, gamma, and lift to reveal the subject's face, balance highlights, and optimize the parade for cinematic color grading.

Use the qualifier tool to isolate bright areas with luminance, then adjust exposure and highlights to recover sky detail while preserving the subject.

Learn to use the color boost tool in DaVinci Resolve to increase saturation, adjust exposure, and selectively boost reds with the qualifier tool and node-based workflows.

Master exposure with the windows tool in DaVinci Resolve, using gradients, qualifiers, and the tracker to selectively brighten mountains while preserving sky detail.

Learn to create cinematic color looks in DaVinci Resolve 19 by grading with curves—hue‑vs‑hue, hue‑vs‑saturation, and hue‑vs‑luminance—plus white balance, exposure, and skin tone tracking for teal and orange results.

Learn DaVinci Resolve 19's color slice tool to adjust skin, sky, and greens with saturation, density, and hue, guided by vectorscope. Compare to curves.

Learn to use primary color wheels in color grading to craft a sunlit summer look by adjusting gain, gamma, and lift across shadows and highlights.

Learn color grading with curves and color slicer to adjust greens and reds, isolate the jacket with a window, and use primary wheels and parallel nodes for a dramatic look.

Explore layer and parallel node techniques in DaVinci Resolve 19 to blend color grading with selective face adjustments, using qualifiers, key controls, and LUTs to regulate intensity and results.

Discover how the power grid template saves and reuses looks across projects by storing stills in the gallery, enabling one-click style changes and quick white balance adjustments.

Learn how to get high quality screenshots in DaVinci Resolve 19 by selecting a frame in color grade, grabbing a still, or exporting the current frame as a JPEG.

Learn to apply universal color grading to the entire timeline by creating a node and adjusting mid-tones in the primary color wheels, then toggle timeline-wide effects for efficient edits.

Learn to convert Sony log footage to Rec709 using color space transformation (kst), adjust exposure with lifts and gamma, apply lut-based looks, and fine-tune greens and shadows for cinematic results.

Apply color grading in DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass by using color space transform to convert Canon Cinema Gamut and Canon Log Three to Rec709, comparing with Sony looks.

Overexpose log footage, with Sony typically set to about 1.7. Research exposure settings for other brands, such as Canon or Panasonic, to apply the correct log exposure on your camera.

Learn to convert iPhone log footage to Apple log and Rec709 in DaVinci Resolve using color space transform and input gamma, then apply LUT packs for cinematic color.

Discover how the glow effect in DaVinci Resolve 19 creates a dreamy, cinematic highlight glow by smoothing highlights and simulating sunlight, with adjustable intensity and spread in the free version.

Explore how magic mask in DaVinci Resolve 19 studio version enables precise face and subject masking, tracking, and selective color grading to soften faces, adjust shadows, and isolate the subject.

Learn to adjust halation with threshold and strength in DaVinci Resolve Studio to control the glow on bright areas, making reds pop and skin tones stand out.

Explore film grain in DaVinci Resolve 19 to give mirrorless footage a cinema look, using grain types, texture controls, and 35 settings.

Explore DaVinci Resolve 19 Studio's Filmlook Creator to quickly apply halation, grain, and cinematic presets (65mm/35mm) with color grading, contrast, skin bias, and a global look across the timeline.

Master DaVinci Resolve's noise reduction to remove film grain by adjusting the luma threshold on the node. Balance softness with detail while filming in low light.

Explore the fusion page for extreme graphics like green screen and text animation, using a single clip, one-click text animation, media in/out, nodes, and viewer configurations.

Master how to attach text to moving subjects in DaVinci Resolve 19 masterclass using fusion trackers, text nodes, and match move, then refine with transform to keep graphics aligned.

Learn how to stabilize footage with the fusion tracker using match move and background only, keeping the subject’s head or jacket in a fixed position.

Attach text to a moving plane in DaVinci Resolve 19 using the planar tracker and corner pin to keep the text aligned with surfaces like grass or a lake.

Open the fusion tab, apply a delta key, and select the green area to make it transparent; place background footage behind and adjust size, yaw, and pitch to align.

Create a travel map animation in DaVinci Resolve 19 using fusion tools: mask paint, polyline stroke, and drop shadow, drawing Hamburg to Berlin with keyframed zoom.

Master the cut out effect in DaVinci Resolve 19 using Fusion's magic mask, rough subject selection, edge refinement, front and back tracking, and export high quality videos.

Master export settings in Davinci Resolve by using in/out points, custom export, and presets like h265, 4k, 23.976 fps, and 50,000 kbps, with subtitles and audio options.

Wrap up video editing in DaVinci Resolve 19, and post your projects in the project section; see you in the next session.