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Learn to video edit FAST with Davinci Resolve Free
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(49 ratings)
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Learn to video edit FAST with Davinci Resolve Free

Fastest Way to video edit, only the skills you actually need to know and none of the ones you don't need.
Created byJonathan Siddall
Last updated 7/2022
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to Video Edit FAST
  • Video Editing
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Voice Over - Record and add a voiceover track
  • Audio Ducking - is commonly used to lower background music anytime a person speaks, then raises it when that person finishes speaking
  • Exporting Video for Youtube
  • Speed Ramping - Slow motion
  • Basic Color Correction
  • Editing Methods and Workflows

Course content

3 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 4m total length

  • Download and Install Davinci Resolve Free1:13
  • Download the Project Files0:10
  • Create a Project0:53

    Open DaVinci Resolve, load the project manager, and create a new project with folders to organize your work; name it for your first edit and press create.

  • Pages Overview1:11

    Navigate DaVinci Resolve's pages - the media library, quick edit, main edit, fusion for titles, color grading, fairlight audio, and deliver for export; set timeline resolution to 4k and 24p by default.

  • Media Page4:58

    Organize your media library in Davinci Resolve by managing hard drives, folders, and bins, import clips from your system, adjust frame rates, and generate proxy media for smooth editing.

  • Royalty free Music0:33

    Explore royalty free music options and verify copyright information before adding tracks to your edit, with Epidemic Sound offering diverse genres and a monthly subscription from about ten dollars.

  • Import Music0:32

    Import your soundtrack by dragging the music file into the media library, press spacebar to preview, and observe waveforms, decibel levels, and the timeline from start to end.

  • Using the Cut Page2:14

    Learn to use the Davinci Resolve cut page to set in/out points, scrub the timeline, trim clips, and align a drone shot with your clip on the timeline.

  • Edit Page - Timeline Basics2:20

    Master the edit page in DaVinci Resolve, learning timeline basics: zoom with plus or minus or control/command, manage a layer-based timeline, preview and output windows, and linked audio.

  • Linked Clips and Delete clips from timeline0:45

    Learn to unlink and link clips in DaVinci Resolve Free, move audio independently, and delete clips from the timeline.

  • How i setup the timeline1:34
  • Auto Track Selector1:51

    Turn off auto track selector to keep background music from being cut while editing, and learn to mute, solo, or lock tracks for precise control.

  • Keyboard Shortcuts1:09

    Master essential keyboard shortcuts for Davinci Resolve to navigate clips with up/down arrows, move frames with left/right, control playback with the spacebar, and delete clips or toggle video tracks.

  • Editing Techniques11:39

    Learn to organize a Davinci Resolve timeline by trimming pieces to camera, marking beats with M, inserting clips with F9, and syncing drone and music footage for a beat-driven edit.

  • Adding B Roll2:18
  • Picture in Picture - Overlay1:38

    Create picture in picture overlays by dropping a drone shot onto the main clip, then adjust size, position, and zoom, and apply smooth fade in and fade out.

  • Crossfades and Transitions2:07

    Learn to apply basic cross dissolve and other transitions in Davinci Resolve using the effects library, drag onto the timeline, and adjust duration.

  • 18 Audio Transitions and Titles4:30

    Apply audio transitions like crossfades, adjust volume, and mute music to hear dialogue; add and customize titles and overlays, including social media titles, in Davinci Resolve, while managing rendering time.

Requirements

  • PC/ Mac
  • Keyboard and Mouse
  • Davinci Resolve 17 Free

Description

Video Editing In DaVinci Resolve Free : Basic Skills For Aspiring Beginners

A Complete, No-Nonsense, Fluff-Free Beginner Course On Video Editing, Color Grading, And Visual And Audio Effects

What You'll Learn

  • How to download and install DaVinci Resolve for free

  • How to create your first project and import video files to the media library

  • Where to download royalty-free music to use in your video edits

  • Keyboard shortcuts

  • How to start editing your first video on the Edit page

  • How to add clips and make cuts

  • How to add titles and pictures to your footage

  • How to apply transitions and video effects onto clips

  • How to use markers

  • How to edit to the rhythm of the music

  • Cutting to the beat of the music

  • How to use speed ramping and achieve slow motion using speed points

  • How to add voice-overs

  • To use Audio Ducking to reduce the music volume when you're talking automatically

  • Adjust the sound levels

  • Quickly color grade your video, correct exposure issues, enhance colors

  • Copy one clip's color grading and add it to another

  • Apply LUTs to style footage quickly (similarly to drag and drop filter presets)

  • How to connect your DaVinci Resolve to a YouTube account

  • How to Export the finished file to YouTube and make a master file

  • To create subtitle tracks and export an SRT file to upload to social media platforms

  • About recommended 3rd party software plugins to improve functionality

Requirements

  • A fully functioning version of DaVinci Resolve. It is free to download, and the course includes download and installation instructions. This course covers version 17 but 18 is the same with better performance and a few new features.

  • No prior expertise in DaVinci Resolve is required

  • No experience in Video Editing, Color Correction, and Grading needed. I will cover all the basics for beginners.

  • The course includes sample video clips to work with, but you are free to use your own as well.

Description

I am Jon Siddall, a professional video editor and experienced YouTube content creator. I've created this course for beginner video editors and those wanting to learn DaVinci Resolve to learn basic skills fast and efficiently.

DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video-editing package used by highly experienced professionals, from editing TV commercials to Hollywood films and TV shows. However, it is also incredibly super friendly and can be used by advanced editors and beginners alike.

The course covers all the essential tools and skills to make you a profound video editor. All the information is conveniently packed into one hour of video learning with no unnecessary steps and explanations. Watch the video lesson provided, add a bit of hands-on work, and you'll be creating videos that are ready to be shared with the world in no time.

You'll be provided with sample videos such as talking to camera and drone footage to be used for practice, but you are welcome to use your own clips if you prefer.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Video Editors
  • Video Editors

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