The Beginner's Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

DaVinci Resolve 18 is the world’s most advanced editing, visual effects, color correction, and audio post-production solution for feature films, television shows, and commercials. Its revolutionary workflow lets you switch between tasks with a single click, so you don’t have to learn multiple programs or translate projects between different applications.

The Beginner’s Guide To DaVinci Resolve 18 is a step-by-step training guide for both new and existing users. Using a project-based approach, you will discover how to edit a sophisticated trailer for a documentary feature, grade your film using DaVinci Resolve’s legendary color correction tools, enhance your soundtracks with the Fairlight page, and build custom visual effects using the Fusion page. Download the free version of DaVinci Resolve 18 and start creating your own Hollywood-caliber film and video projects today!

What You’ll Learn

• How to edit your own projects using the industry standard editing tools
• Edit using functions such as overwrite, insert, replace, place on top and append at end
• Trimming clips in the timeline using context sensitive functions for ripple, roll, slip and slide
• Normalize audio levels and add and mix sound effects and music
• Perform primary corrections using the color page’s wheels and curves
• Learn to read video scopes to adjust contrast, color balance and saturation for the perfect grade
• Create secondary corrections using custom curves, the 3D qualifierand the color warper
• How to add PowerWindows™, track objects and add ResolveFX
• How to match shots, create looks, copy and manage complex grades
• Enhance your audio editing and mixing using the Fairlight page
• How to deliver projects to a variety of formats including those for popular social media sites
• Tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work!

Who This Book is For

This book is designed for both beginners and professionals. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons to get you up and running quickly. If you’re a professional switching from another system, you’ll find lessons that cover everything from basic editing and trimming to working with audio, adding text, effects and more. You’ll also find dozens of pro tips and tricks that will help you make the switch to DaVinci Resolve!