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DaVinci Resolve Editing Introduction | Training Course

Master professional video editing in DaVinci Resolve, building confident timelines, audio mixes and polished deliveries for real projects.

2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

Understanding project setup and media organisation, enabling efficient workflows from first import through reliable timeline preparation.
How to assemble and edit timelines confidently, improving speed accuracy and control when shaping professional video sequences.
Applying trimming ripple and roll edits precisely, helping you restructure scenes quickly without breaking timing or continuity.
How to manage audio levels fades and keyframes, producing balanced mixes suitable for broadcast marketing and online delivery.
Working with transitions titles and speed changes, empowering you to enhance storytelling while maintaining professional visual consistency.
How to deliver finished videos correctly, reducing rework by exporting reliable outputs for clients stakeholders or internal teams.
Managing projects media and round tripping efficiently, improving confidence when collaborating or revisiting edits under deadlines.

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This DaVinci Resolve Editing Introduction course includes

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Lifetime support after your course
Course materials
Live Instructor-led training

Refreshments all day
Latest Mac or PC ready to go
Authorised Trainers
Hands-on exercises

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Course Outline for DaVinci Resolve Editing Introduction

Preparation and Settings

Setting up a database
Starting a project
Importing media
Sequence settings

Editing Clips

Using Bins
Skimming clips
Playing and viewing clips
Assembling a timeline
Insert edits
Overwrite edits
Replace edits
Navigating the timeline
Trimming and the Trim tool
Ripple and Roll Edits
Re-ordering clips

Working with Audio

Adjusting audio levels in clips
Creating fades using handles
Keyframing audio
Mixing audio
Adding cross fades
Amending cross fades
Adding and editing Cut Always
Using multiple tracks

Transitions

Adding video transitions
Amending video transitions
Creating and amending titles
Speed Changes
Slow motion and fast motion
Adding and amending general effects
Adjusting frame size and position
Deliver page

Output

Rendering an output movie
Round tripping
Project and media management

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