RESOLVE 19 CRASH COURSE - Davinci Resolve 19 Walkthrough [BEGINNER]

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive walkthrough of DaVinci Resolve 19, designed for beginners. It covers the essential features of Resolve, from the Media page to the Deliver page, enabling you to start your editing journey and understand the software's capabilities.

Step 1: Navigating the Media Page

• Import Media:
  • Click on the "Media" tab to access the Media page.
  • Use the "Import Media" option to add video files to your project.
• Organize Clips:
  • Create folders and bins to categorize your media for easy access.
• Preview Clips:
  • Double-click on a clip to preview it in the viewer.

Step 2: Understanding the Edit Page

• Select the Edit Page:
  • Click on the "Edit" tab to open the editing workspace.
• Timeline Basics:
  • Drag clips from the Media Pool to the timeline to start building your project.
• Trim and Cut:
  • Use the blade tool to cut clips and the trim tool to adjust their lengths.
• Add Transitions:
  • Find transitions in the Effects Library and drag them between clips on the timeline.

Step 3: Starting an Edit

• Creating a New Timeline:
  • Right-click in the Media Pool and select "Create New Timeline."
• Adding Clips:
  • Drag and drop your desired clips into the new timeline.
• Basic Edits:
  • Use the selection tool to move clips around and rearrange them as needed.

Step 4: Exploring the Cut Page

• Switch to the Cut Page:
  • Click on the "Cut" tab for a simplified editing interface.
• Use the Source Tape:
  • Use the Source Tape feature to view all your clips in a single view for easy selection.
• Quick Editing Tools:
  • Utilize the quick edit buttons for fast trimming and adding to the timeline.

Step 5: Working in the Fusion Page

• Open the Fusion Page:
  • Click on the "Fusion" tab to access visual effects and motion graphics.
• Create a Composite:
  • Add nodes to build your visual effects. Start with a Background node and connect it to a Merge node for layering.
• Basic Node Structure:
  • Familiarize yourself with the node editor and how to connect nodes to create effects.

Step 6: Color Correction in the Color Page

• Access the Color Page:
  • Click on the "Color" tab to start color grading.
• Use Color Wheels:
  • Adjust color balance using the color wheels for shadows, midtones, and highlights.
• Apply LUTs:
  • Load and apply Look-Up Tables (LUTs) to achieve a specific color style.

Step 7: Audio Editing in the Fairlight Page

• Navigate to Fairlight:
  • Click on the "Fairlight" tab for audio editing features.
• Adjust Audio Levels:
  • Use the mixer to adjust the audio levels of different clips.
• Add Effects:
  • Apply audio effects like reverb or equalization to enhance sound quality.

Step 8: Exporting in the Deliver Page

• Open the Deliver Page:
  • Click on the "Deliver" tab to prepare your project for export.
• Choose Export Settings:
  • Select your preferred format, resolution, and codec.
• Render Your Project:
  • Click on "Add to Render Queue" and then "Start Render" to export your final video.

Conclusion

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to using DaVinci Resolve 19, covering essential pages and functions for beginner editors. Start with importing media, move through editing, effects, color grading, audio editing, and finally exporting your project. With continued practice, you'll become proficient in using Resolve for your video projects. For further learning, consider exploring the provided links for additional courses and resources.