Advanced Editing with DaVinci Resolve 15 DaVinci Resolve 15 is the world’s most advanced editing, visual effects, color correction and audio post production solution. This official Blackmagic Design hands-on training guide will teach you the art and craft of editing using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced editing features. The hands-on lessons will show you how to cut dramatic, documentary, music videos and action scenes. You’ll also learn how to build eye-catching effects on both the Edit and the Fusion pages. Then you’ll learn how to mix audio and deliver your final film for digital cinema, broadcast TV or streaming services.What You’ll Learn:•Backing up and importing media files.•Organizing and optimizing footage to prepare for editing.•Professional editing techniques from different genres.•Frame accurate real-time trimming.•Advanced transition options.•Variable speed changes to enhance action.•Subframe audio editing.•Syncing multiple camera angles for multicamera editing•Building complex composites on the Edit Page•Creating and working with compound clips•Using keyframes to create sophisticated animations.•Using the Fusion Page to perform common tasks.•Editing and mixing audio on the Fairlight Page•Sweetening dialogue and enhance sound with built-in EQ and Dynamics •Working with subtitles.•Delivering projects for digital cinema and online distribution.•Setting up a collaborative workflow with multiple users.

Advanced Editing with DaVinci Resolve 15

Engineering & Transportation

Roberts, Chris

Cantwell, Rory

Engineering

The Blackmagic Design Learning Series

The new Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 15 features over 250 feature film quality visual effects and motion graphics tools for compositing, paint, particles, animated titles and more. This official hands-on training guide teaches you how to create visual effects and motion graphics right inside of DaVinci Resolve. That means you don’t have to import or export footage between multiple software applications! You’ll learn how its node based interface makes it easy to quickly build sophisticated effects and quickly make changes.What You’ll Learn:• Understanding the layout of the Fusion page.• How to work with single clips, multiple layers and media pool assets. Why nodes are faster, easier and better than working with layers.• How to connect, branch and link nodes.• Compositing with alpha channels, rotoscoped mattes, and green screen keys.• Working with 2D and 3D text.• Tracking objects using the point tracker and planar tracker. • Working in a 3D environment with camera, lights and textures.• Performing 3D camera tracking and integrating set extensions. • How to rotoscope and use the paint node.• How to build fantastic particle effects.• Working with LUTs and Resolve Color management.• Using the Delta Keyer and Clean Plate tools.• Compositing with multi channel EXR files and 3D render passes.• Dozens of tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work! Some exercises require DaVinci Resolve 15 Studio.

Fusion Visual Effects with DaVinci Resolve 15

Scoppettuolo, Dion

Allen, Damian

Gallardo, Tony

The Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 17 features hundreds of advanced tools for compositing, animating titles and 2D graphics, generating particle systems and 3D effects for use in feature films, music videos, commercials and much more. This official hands-on training guide teaches you how to create visual effects and motion graphics directly inside DaVinci Resolve, without importing or exporting large media files between applications. You’ll learn how its node-based interface makes it easy to quickly build sophisticated effects and quickly make changes.\nWhat You’ll Learn 
Navigation of the Fusion page interface. 
• Combining optimal takes with the split screens technique. 
• Tracking objects using the point tracker and planar tracker. 
• Compositing with multi-layer PSD files. 
• Advanced sky and sign replacement. 
• Green screen compositing with the Delta Keyer and auxiliary mattes. 
• Rotoscoping to produce clean traveling mattes. 
• Animating 2D and 3D text. 
• Creating a film credit roll. 
• Working in a 3D environment with cameras, lights, and textures. 
• Performing 3D camera tracking and integrating set extensions. 
• Building fantastic particle effects. 
• Applying LUTs and Resolve Color management. 
• Setting up node pipelines that are processor efficient. 
• Dozens of tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work! 
Who This Book Is For 
This book is designed for editors, colorists, or any artists wanting to learn how to create visual effects and motion graphics in DaVinci Resolve 17. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons to get up and running quickly. If you’re a professional switching from another application, you’ll find lessons that cover everything from basic titling and motion graphics to keying, sky replacement, 3D camera tracking, and more. 
You’ll also find dozens of pro tips and tricks that will help you work faster!

Fusion Effects with DaVinci Resolve 16

The Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 17 features hundreds of advanced tools for compositing, animating titles and 2D graphics, generating particle systems and 3D effects for use in feature films, music videos, commercials, and much more. This official hands-on training guide teaches you how to create visual effects and motion graphics directly inside DaVinci Resolve, without importing or exporting large media files between applications. You’ll learn how its node-based interface makes it easy to quickly build sophisticated effects and quickly make changes.\nWhat You’ll Learn 
• Navigation of the Fusion page interface 
• Combining optimal takes with the split screens technique 
• Tracking objects using the point tracker and planar tracker 
• Compositing with multi-layer PSD files 
• Advanced sky and sign replacement 
• Green screen compositing with the Delta Keyer and auxiliary mattes 
• Rotoscoping to produce clean traveling mattes 
• Animating 2D and 3D text 
• Creating a film credit roll 
• Working in a 3D environment with cameras, lights, and textures 
• Performing 3D camera tracking and integrating set extensions 
• Building fantastic particle effects 
• Applying LUTs and Resolve color management 
• Setting up node pipelines that are processor efficient 
• Dozens of tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work!\nWho This Book Is For 
This book is designed for compositors, editors, colorists, or any artists wanting to learn how to create visual effects and motion graphics in DaVinci Resolve 17. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons to get up and running quickly. If you’re a professional switching from another application, you’ll find lessons that cover everything from basic titling and motion graphics to keying, sky replacement, 3D camera tracking, and more.

The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17

The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18