- DaVinci Resolve is cross-platform software…running on Mac, Windows and Linux.…Since it's a high performance production…and post-production tool,…knowing what it takes to run Resolve without glitches…can be challenging.…And since it can run on laptops, iMacs, towers,…what you can expect Resolve to do in real time, reliably,…is dependent on your specific setup.…In this movie, we'll take an overview look…at the minimum configuration you'll need to run Resolve,…as well as point out an upgrade path or two.…
And it doesn't matter if you're running DaVinci Resolve…or Resolve Studio, the hardware requirements are the same.…DaVinci Resolve comes in two flavors:…the paid an free versions.…Which we discussed in detail earlier.…It also runs on the three operating systems…that I had mentioned, but frankly,…it would be foolish to try to go through all the options…for each OS here in this type of training.…It'd be outdated quickly.…Instead, I'm going to show you how to figure out,…for yourself, how to set up your computer…
Author
Patrick Inhofer
Updated
9/22/2017Released
2/2/2016In these tutorials, professional colorist Patrick Inhofer guides viewers through the basics of using DaVinci Resolve 12. Get a look over Patrick's shoulder as he touches on key features in Resolve, while introducing the lingo every colorist needs to understand the program and the workflow. He shows how to import footage, keep it all organized, edit clips in the timeline, and start color grading your project: applying primary and secondary corrections, vignettes, looks, and Power Windows. He also shows how to target corrections with shapes and keys, match shots, and create "hero shots" to jump-start discussions with directors, clients, and colleagues.
Most of the tutorials are compatible with both DaVinci Resolve and DaVinci Resolve Studio, the paid version of the software. If you have already watched DaVinci Resolve 11 Essential Training, check out "What's New in DaVinci Resolve 12" to brush up on the updates, as well as the new chapter on DaVinci 12.5.
- Understanding the DaVinci Resolve interface
- Building a Resolve system
- Working in different use modes
- Creating new projects
- Importing footage
- Editing and trimming footage
- Preparing timelines for color correction
- Analyzing color, contrast, and exposure with scopes
- Adjusting hue and saturation
- Understanding nodes
- Performing secondary color corrections
- Targeting corrections
- Matching shots
- Building looks
- Rendering individual shots and self-contained movies
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 11/15/2016. What changed?
A: We added a new chapter, "DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Essential Updates." DaVinci Resolve 12.5 introduced nearly 250 new features. Blackmagic also tweaked over 1,000 other elements, speeding up the software, fixing bugs, and making tweaks to the User Interface. In this new chapter, author Patrick Inhofer walks through the updates you need to know when learning how to use the latest version of DaVinci Resolve.
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Introduction
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Welcome5m 14s
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Using this footage4m 3s
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About this rig4m 5s
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1. What's New in Resolve 12?
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The new single-user mode1m 15s
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Simple clip relinking2m 30s
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Smart Bins2m 15s
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Timeline Smart Filters3m 28s
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Bezier handles in Resolve 123m 49s
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Compound nodes3m 5s
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Keying: The new 3D keyer3m 3s
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Media Management panel3m 11s
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Avid Pro Tools export2m 2s
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2. Building a Resolve System
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Who uses DaVinci Resolve?3m 35s
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3. Understanding Disk Databases, User Modes, and Projects
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Relinking media3m 1s
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4. Getting Started with DaVinci Resolve 12
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Resolve System Preferences5m 23s
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Essential Project Settings7m 20s
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Overview: The Media page11m 4s
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Overview: The Edit page13m 44s
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Overview: The Color page5m 57s
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Overview: The Deliver page4m 22s
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Overview: Dual monitor setup6m 27s
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5. Editing a Project in DaVinci Resolve 12
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Navigating the Edit page11m 23s
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Keyboard mapping3m 49s
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Additional timeline commands6m 23s
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Working in the Edit mode7m 38s
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Track targeting 1015m 36s
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Working with audio9m 14s
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The Clip Inspector6m 52s
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Working with titles6m 6s
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6. Moving and Preparing a Timeline for Color Correction
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7. Image Evaluation: Seeing Like a Colorist
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8. In Action: Building a Look
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Adjusting hue and saturation4m 57s
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The RGB mixer8m 48s
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9. Understanding Nodes
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10. Secondary Color Correction Tools
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Using the Hue vs. curves6m 40s
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Fine-tuning your tracking8m 29s
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11. Matching Shots
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Overview: The Gallery3m 53s
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Gallery: The Reference Wipe3m 15s
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Matching skin tone: Examples9m 21s
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12. Building Looks: Essential Tools
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Render cache: Smart mode6m 8s
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Keyframing fundamentals9m 2s
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13. Rendering, Delivering, and Archiving
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Rendering: Individual shots8m 17s
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14. DaVinci Resolve 12 Essential Updates
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Welcome1m 47s
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Importing the update1m 47s
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Closer look: New menus5m 31s
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Save Status icon1m 11s
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Power bins in the Media Pool2m 33s
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Conclusion44s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye (Keynote)3m 43s
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