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DaVinci Resolve Video Editing Intro Course

Edit video from scratch in DaVinci Resolve on this beginner-friendly two-day course.

Covers the full workflow — from import and rough cut to colour, titles and final export.

Edit video from scratch in DaVinci Resolve on this beginner-friendly two-day course. Covers the full workflow — from import and rough cut to colour, titles and final export.

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DaVinci Resolve Video Editing Intro training course

DaVinci Resolve Video Editing Intro Course

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Edit video from scratch in DaVinci Resolve on this beginner-friendly two-day introduction course.

Using the free version of the software, you'll learn to navigate the workspace and pages, build and refine a rough cut in the timeline, edit and mix audio tracks, add titles, logos, transitions and effects, apply basic colour correction using the Colour page and LUTs, and export your finished project.

Suitable for anyone new to video editing, including those working in marketing, content creation and graphic design.

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Course dates

Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
17 to 18 February 2027 Wed-Thu Online Available £549 £50 £499 + VAT
1 to 2 June 2027 Tue-Wed Online Available £549 £549 + VAT
6 to 7 September 2027 Mon-Tue Online Available £549 £549 + VAT
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No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
17 to 18 February 2027 Wed-Thu Online Available £549 £50 £499 + VAT
1 to 2 June 2027 Tue-Wed Online Available £549 £549 + VAT
6 to 7 September 2027 Mon-Tue Online Available £549 £549 + VAT

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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.

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17 to 18 February 2027

Wed-Thu

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£549
Discount
£50
You pay
£499 + VAT

1 to 2 June 2027

Tue-Wed

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£549
Discount
—
You pay
£549 + VAT

6 to 7 September 2027

Mon-Tue

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£549
Discount
—
You pay
£549 + VAT

Course outline

1

Introduction to DaVinci Resolve Workspace

Overview of the workspace

Using DaVinci Resolve’s Pages (Media, Cut, Edit, Fusion, Colour, Fairlight and Deliver)

Basic navigation and keyboard shortcuts

Importing video, audio, and images

Organising files and projects

2

Starting a Rough Cut Edit

Setting up a new project

Adding clips to a timeline

Understanding track layers

Using the basic editing tools: Selection, Trim, Blade, and Slip

Removing unwanted footage using basic trimming techniques

3

Working With Audio

Importing audio files and adding them to the timeline

Basic audio editing: adjusting levels, adding fades

Mixing audio

4

Transitions and Effects

Adding basic transitions (including Cut, Dissolve and Fade)

Adding simple visual effects using the Effects Library

Adjusting transition duration and styles

5

Text and Titles

Creating basic titles and credits using the Text tool

Customising fonts, colours, and animations

Adding logos and images

Using title templates

6

Color Correction and Basic Grading

Introduction to the Colour tab and colour wheels

Adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and white balance

Using LUTs for basic colour grading

A brief look at nodes

7

Finalising Your Edit

Reviewing and refining cuts and transitions

Basic project troubleshooting

Using markers and flags for notes

8

Exporting Your Final Project

Using the Deliver tab and rendering settings

Choosing the right format and resolution (YouTube, Vimeo, Social Media, etc.)

Setting up export presets and batch exporting

14 Reviews
9.3/10 Satisfaction
100% Recommend

Really good at working out what our knowledge already was and tailoring the course to our level. Skipping over the bits that we didn't need…

Elliot – 23 March 2026

Clear, friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive It is very helpful to have the one-to-one sessions, especially the online training. It was u…

Hala – 12 January 2026

Course was relaxed, well structured with each project building on what has been learned, with real world tips from experienced user/instruc…

Adrian – 21 July 2025

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