Upcoming Dates
Aug 27 - 28, 2026 (In Person or Online)
Oct 29 - 30, 2026 (In Person or Online)
Dec 3 - 4, 2026 (In Person or Online)
Jan 21 - 22, 2027 (In Person or Online)
RES 201 | 2 Day
ADVANCED Editing with Resolve - $1,095
[TWO-DAY INTENSIVE, 10am-6pm]
Resolve is the most advanced editing, visual effects, color correction and audio post-production solution, built for today’s demanding workflows. Our hands-on two-day workshop aims to guide you through the art and craft of editing. Using hands-on lessons, you’ll learn the techniques used by professionals when cutting drama, documentary, music videos and action scenes. You’ll also learn to build eye-catching composites and visual effects, before learning how best to mix your audio and delivering your final film for digital cinema, broadcast TV or streaming services such as Netflix.
Each student gets their own workstation.
Who Should Attend? Editors, Assistant editors, and Multimedia producers.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
Basic knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended
What you will learn:
You’ll learn advanced practical techniques used in several editing genres. You’ll acquire real-world skills that you can apply to real-world productions.
Click here for a free DaVinci Resolve trial before you take the class.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Editing in the Edit Page
Setting up projects
Working with Bins
Assembling a Project
Understanding the Trim Edit Mode
Timing to Duration
Finessing the Edit
Audio in the Edit Page
Adding Transitions and Fusion Titles
Editing Preparation and Organization
Backing up media
Syncing Audio and Video
Modifying Clip Audio Channels and Attributes
Working with Metadata
Understanding Smart Bins
Power Bins
Proxy Footage
Editing Interviews
Using Stacked Timelines
Decomposing Timelines
Speed Changes
Advanced Transition Tools
Cutting a Dialogue Scene
Pulling Selects
Matching Frames
Choosing from Multiple Takes
J and L Cuts
On the fly Trimming
Dynamic Trim Mode
Multicam Editing
Setting up a Multicam Project
Switching Angles
Editing a Multicam Music Video
Adjusting a Multicam Edit
Adjusting a Multicam Clip
High-Speed Editing in the Cut Page
Understanding the Cut Page
Setting up a project
Using the Source Tape Viewer
Assembling Soundbites
Smart Insert
Adding Camera Angles with Source Overwrite
The Sync Bin and Source Overwrite
Music and Effects in the Cut Page
Compositing in the Editing Page
Editing to different Video Tracks
Creating and animating the Compound Clip
Creating an Animated Background
Working with Traveling Mattes
Adjustment Clips
FairlightFX in the Edit Page
Edit Page Effects
Understanding the 3D Keyer FX
Transform FX
Creating a Video Collage
Incorporating Titles
Editing and Mixing Audio
Balancing Dialog Clips
Replacing Lines from Other Takes
Enhancing the Scene
Mixing with the Mixer
Recording Automation in Fairlight
Loudness Meters
Delivering Projects
Quick Export
Reformatting for different Aspect Ratios
Smart Reframe
Exporting Audio
Rendering Multiple Projects
Media Managing Timelines
Managing Media and Databases
Consolidating Media
Copying Projects and Media to a New Hard Drive
Working with a DaVinci Resolve Database
Creating and Switching Databases
Backing up Databases
Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.