PREPARATION HOMEWORK
Install DaVinci Resolve for video editing. It is an offline program.
1) Using your browser in Windows, macOS, or Linux, select URL www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
2) Scroll down and click on 'FREE DOWNLOAD NOW.' Then, select your appropriate operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
3) Click on the download and install it.
COURSE #3:
We have two options: a FULL Course or an abridged version. If you want just a good overview, use the abridged version.
I used the abridged tutorial (39 minutes) for my work, but I had to spend many hours self-learning to figure out how many of the features worked.
DaVinci Resolve Tutorial for Beginners (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNOi-PUTL4
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn all the essentials to start editing like a pro in DaVinci Resolve 19! (now 20).
From setting up your project to working with the powerful edit page, I’ll guide you through each step to create a polished video. We’ll cover everything from importing media, trimming clips, and using timeline tools, to adding transitions, audio adjustments in Fairlight, basic color correction, and exporting your final project.
Whether you’re creating content for YouTube, a personal project, or commercial work, this video will equip you with a solid foundation. And as a bonus, I’ll walk you through creating a sample commercial for the Kevin Cookie Company!
🎥 Covered in this tutorial:
- DaVinci Resolve installation & setup
- Navigating the edit, Fairlight, and color pages
- Importing media, trimming, and arranging clips
- Adding music and smooth transitions
- Basic color adjustments and keyframe animations
- Exporting and rendering your project for YouTube
Since the introduction of digital video in 1988, new video formats have been developed annually to enhance quality, file size, and video playback capabilities.
The popularity of video continues to grow rapidly, with 78% of people watching at least one digital video on a device every day. However, video formats and their operation are still a subject of considerable confusion for most people.
Whether you need to convert your video file to play in a specific browser or device, or you’re an editor looking to build your knowledge on video formats in general, we’ll teach you the basics you need to understand video files and how to use them to your advantage. In this video, you’ll learn about the most popular formats, codecs, and containers for the web today, which parts they consist of, and what format will be best for your situation.
Introduction to DaVinci Resolve - [Full Course] for Beginners (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDHnCFMZ9HA
CHAPTERS
SESSION #A:
00:00:00 INTRO00:15:50 Media Page
00:29:28 Edit Page
SESSION #B:
01:12:21 - Cut Page
01:33:08 - Fusion Page
SESSION #C:
02:28:06 - Color Page
SESSION #D
04:04:39 - Fairlight Page
04:27:15 - Deliver Page
Download project and media files: https://www.groundcontrol.film/intro-...
Troubleshooting download issues: https://www.groundcontrol.film/faq-yt...
FREE DaVinci Resolve Resource Guide: https://www.groundcontrol.film/free-PDF
