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Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 18 - A Complete Beginner's Guide

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Overview

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Welcome to the DaVinci Resolve 18 masterclass; about everything you need to know for editing an amazing video!

Are you looking for FREE software to edit all of your videos? DaVinci Resolve 18 is the answer! As a professional videographer myself, I'm using DaVinci Resolve for all my video projects. Whether it is color grading, implementing transitions, animation, or sound design: everything is possible with this FREE video editor software! 

What will you learn?

  • How to use DaVinci Resolve 18 for video editing, from a beginner's level to an advanced level. 
  • Cut, trim, and basic assembling of clips in the timeline (& using shortcuts) 
  • Adding effects (OpenFX) and transitions to your videos (& how to make your own transitions!) 
  • In-depth knowledge of color corrections and cinematic color grading 
  • How to add motion graphics to your videos
  • Basic sound design in the Fairlight tab 
  • Export setting for the best video quality

In the end, you'll complete a full project and apply all of the things you've learned. 

Of course, I'll share with you all the RAW VIDEO CLIPS so that you can edit them with me during the class! 

Who is this class for?
This class is made with beginners in mind. Whether it's your first video project or if you're jumping from another video editing software: this masterclass will teach you everything you need to know about DaVinci Resolve! 

Project resources 

  • RAW video clips
  • LUTs you can download
  • How to import LUTs in DaVinci Resolve 

So, do I see you in my class? Let’s learn and create!

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Who am I?
My name is Adi and I am living in the Netherlands. Since I got my first camera back in 2015 to capture my travels, I am hooked on videography! Every day I learned something new and eventually, I started my own video production company and YouTube channel! I learned all the ins and outs of videography online or by self-teaching and I would love to share my knowledge with all of you!

My equipment
Check the gear I use: Adi Singh (@letsmeetabroad) gear • Kit

Let's connect!
My YouTube channel: Let’s Meet Abroad
Instagram: @letscreateonline @letsmeetabroad

Syllabus

  • Intro Video Editing DaVinci Resolve 18
  • Class Project
  • Project Settings
  • Overview DaVinci Resolve 18
  • Importing Clips
  • Cut, Trim & Add Music in the timeline
  • Video Transitions and Text Animation
  • Advance Editing Techniques
  • Color Grading Introduction
  • Introduction to Color Tab
  • Introduction to Nodes
  • Introduction To Primary Color Wheels
  • Color Grading Using Curves
  • Color Grading Using Qualifier
  • How To Use Contrast And Pivot Tool
  • Color Grading Using Qualifier Preset
  • Color Grading Using Offset Tool
  • How To Get Perfect White Balance
  • Color Grading Using LUTs
  • Fusion Tab
  • Fairlight Tab
  • Best Way to Export Videos
  • Conclusion DaVinci Resolve 18

Taught by

Adi Singh

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