Join Patrick Inhofer for an in-depth discussion in this video Overview: The DaVinci Resolve toolset, part of DaVinci Resolve 12 Essential Training.
- Let's talk about DaVinci Resolve's core feature set.…Since Resolve is a very mature product,…it can feel a little overwhelming.…To make it easier, think of Resolve as a huge collection…of individual color correction filters…organized into a single interface,…and it's optimized to make quick work…of color correction tasks.…If you think of Resolve like a collection of filters,…you'll find you'll be able to slice and dice your way…through DaVinci Resolve much more easily.…
Now, the single most intimidating aspect of Resolve…is the notion of nodes.…Resolve is a node based toolset.…The image in this slide is a frame grab…of a kind of complicated node tree.…Each of those squares is a node,…and every node has access to the entire…DaVinci Resolve feature set.…Nodes can be rearranged, split apart, recombined,…they can be layered and composited on top of each other…with several different types of nodes…designed for basic compositing tasks.…
By the end of this training series,…you'll be able to read this node tree…and understand what's going on.…
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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