Editing and grading.
The way I do it.

I've been editing in DaVinci Resolve for over 10 years, and it's become my best buddy. Whether you're just starting out or you've been editing for a while and want to level up, this course is made exactly for you!

1. 8:30–9:00

   Introduction and welcome

   • Quick introductions and goals for the day
   • What DaVinci Resolve is and an overview of its modules (Media, Cut, Edit, Color, Fusion, Fairlight, Deliver)
   • Project setup (resolution, framerate, workspace)
   • Basic interface orientation (Media Pool, Timeline, Viewer, Inspector)
2. 9:10–10:30

   Importing and organizing media

   • How to properly structure your project and folders (bins, labeling)
   • Importing video, music, photos, graphics
   • Timeline explanation and basic clip handling
   • Practise: create your first simple sequence from short clips
3. 10:40–12:00

   Editing basics

   • Tools: Cut, Trim, Ripple, Roll, Slip
   • Essential keyboard shortcuts
   • Moving, deleting and stacking clips, adding music or voice-over
   • Practical exercise: edit a short clip to the rhythm of music
4. 12:00–12:30

   Transitions, titles and text

   • How to use video and audio transitions (cross dissolve, fade in/out)
   • Adding and editing titles (Text, Text+, simple animations)
   • Practise: creating a simple intro or name label
5. 13:30–15:00

   Working with audio

   • How to lower/raise clip volume, use fade in/out
   • Basics of sound editing (music, voice, ambience)
   • How to normalize music or voice-over
   • Practise: create a short sequence with music and VO
6. 15:10–16:10

   Quick color fixes and adding LUTs

   • How to fix underexposed/overexposed clips using Color Wheels
   • How to apply a LUT for a fast look (e.g. converting log footage)
   • Exporting a preview with a LUT applied
7. 16:20–17:30

   Final touches and exporting

   • How to export for YouTube, Instagram or a client
   • Formats & codecs: H.264, MP4, QuickTime
   • Project backup, render queue, exporting with subtitles
   • Tips for keeping your project clean and your timeline uncluttered
8. 17:30–18:30

   Wrap-up, Q&A & mini project

   • Quick recap of the whole day
   • Each participant creates their own 30-second video
   • Group feedback, improvement tips, final networking & coffee

I've been color grading in DaVinci Resolve for more than 10 years too, and I can't imagine working in any other program anymore. If you make Instagram reels or YouTube videos and want consistent colors and a fast workflow, I'll look forward to having you!

1. 8:30–9:00

   Introduction to color grading

   • Color correction vs. color grading
   • The basics of perceiving color and light (hue, saturation, luminance)
   • The Color Page structure (Nodes, Gallery, LUTs, Scopes)
   • Workflow — ACES, DaVinci YRGB, DaVinci YRGB managed
2. 9:10–10:30

   Color management and project setup

   • Importing log/RAW footage, setting up color space and the timeline
   • Working with Scopes (Waveform, Parade, Vectorscope)
   • Practical exercise: exposure correction, white balance, neutralizing colors
3. 10:40–12:00

   Primary correction

   • Color Wheels, Lift/Gamma/Gain, Offset
   • Contrast, pivot, saturation, temperature, tint
   • Automatic corrections and their limits
   • Practical exercise: matching exposure and color across different shots
4. 12:00–12:30

   Secondary correction

   • Power Windows (masks, tracking, magic mask)
   • Qualifier — selective color-based adjustments
   • HSL keying, vignette, sky enhancement
   • Practical exercise: highlighting a subject without losing a natural look
5. 13:30–15:00

   Look development

   • What makes an image look cinematic (contrast, color separation, skin tone)
   • Working with LUTs (technical vs. creative)
   • How to build your own filmic look without an external LUT
   • Practical exercise: build your own "look" from a LOG shot
6. 15:10–16:10

   Matching shots

   • How to match footage from multiple cameras
   • Group grading vs. individual grading
   • Practical exercise: matching a scene across different angles
7. 16:20–17:30

   Final grading and export

   • Final color, contrast and saturation adjustments
   • Final check in scopes (no clipping or blown highlights)
   • Exporting to Rec709 and preparing for YouTube, Vimeo, TV
8. 17:30–18:30

   Summary & Q&A

   • Comparing participants’ results
   • Tips on LUTs, DCTLs, film looks (Kodak, Fuji, Cine LUTs)
   • Recommendations for practice at home and the advanced course, certificates