INSTALLATION OF DA VINCI RESOLVE
The first step into starting our journey to explore and learn Da Vinci resolve software is to download the software itself. It was a simple installation process in which i visited the blackmagic's official website and downloaded the free to use version of Da Vinci resolve onto my laptop. Once this installation was done i was set to begin and explore everything this software had to offer. To begin with i first went through the necessary information that was provided to us in the marvel website. It gave me an overview about what would the main factors and objectives that i should learn and equip myself with to understand the functioning of this software. I don't have a lot of experience working with any specific editing software so i resorted to youtube to understand the basics ,working and features that this software offers.
Understanding Da Vinci RESOLVE
When the application is opened we get a tab as such:
From here we can now create files. To create a new file click on , new files , gives your file an apt name and now a new screen will pop up as such:
UNDERSTANDING ALL THE PAGES OF Da Vinci Resolve
1. MEDIA PAGE
The first page is the media page.
The important sections that we need to know about in media page are
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MEDIA STORAGE PANEL The Media Storage Panel lets you browse and import media from your computer into DaVinci Resolve. It helps keep files linked and organized.
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MEDIA POOL The Media Pool stores all the media you've imported into your project. It's where you organize clips, audio, and graphics before editing.
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VIEWER / PREVIEW MONITOR The Preview Monitor lets you watch and listen to media before using it. You can check video, audio, and quality before adding clips to your timeline.
These are the major section of the page we need to know about.
2. CUT PAGE
The Cut Page in DaVinci Resolve is a simplified editing workspace designed for speed and efficiency. It’s ideal for quick projects like YouTube videos, news clips, or social media content. The page features a dual timeline, allowing you to see your entire project and a detailed view at the same time, making it easier to trim, move, and arrange clips without constant zooming. With built-in tools for adding transitions, titles, and effects, the Cut Page helps editors work faster without switching between multiple panels. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to create clean, professional edits in less time.
3. EDIT PAGE
The Edit Page in DaVinci Resolve is the main workspace for detailed and professional video editing. It offers a full-featured timeline, giving you precise control over cutting, trimming, layering, and arranging clips. Unlike the simpler Cut Page, the Edit Page is ideal for more complex projects, allowing for advanced transitions, effects, keyframing, audio editing, and multicam workflows. It also includes inspector tools for fine-tuning clip properties and a flexible layout to customize your workspace. This page is best suited for editors who need more control and want to craft polished, professional-level videos.
4. FUSION PAGE
The Fusion Page in DaVinci Resolve is used for creating advanced visual effects and motion graphics. It uses a node-based system, which lets you connect and combine effects, images, and animations in a flexible and powerful way. This page is ideal for tasks like green screen keying, object removal, 3D text, particle effects, and complex motion tracking. While it may seem complex at first, Fusion offers a high level of creative control and is great for users who want to go beyond basic transitions and effects. It’s the go-to page for adding cinematic visual effects to your projects.
5. COLOUR PAGE
The Color Page in DaVinci Resolve is where you perform color correction and color grading to enhance the look and feel of your video. It offers powerful tools to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and color tones with precision. You can also use features like color wheels, curves, scopes, and masks to fine-tune specific areas of a shot. Whether you're fixing color issues or creating a dramatic cinematic style, the Color Page gives you full creative control. It’s an essential step in post-production to make your video look polished and professional.
6. FAIR LIGHT PAGE
The Fairlight Page in DaVinci Resolve is where you work on all aspects of your project’s audio. It allows you to adjust volume levels, clean up background noise, add music or sound effects, and mix multiple audio tracks together. The layout is designed to make audio editing easier, with tools like equalizers, audio meters, and a full mixer. Whether you’re fixing dialogue, adding background music, or creating a sound design, the Fairlight Page helps you make your audio clear, balanced, and professional. It's a powerful yet beginner-friendly space for improving the sound of your video.
7. DELIVER PAGE
The Deliver Page in DaVinci Resolve is where you export your final video after editing, color grading, and audio work are complete. It lets you choose the format, resolution, frame rate, and destination for your video, whether it's for YouTube, Vimeo, social media, or a custom setup. You can select from preset render settings or create your own, add render queues for batch exporting, and even export timelines in parts. The Deliver Page ensures your project is saved in the right format and quality for its final use, making it the last and crucial step in the post-production process.
TASKS 1.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHL_pgm7kmwk6yvc2y41G2sUe-ovXFXK/view?usp=sharing 2.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ytaEsMqwQzPvD7Gb456nC2ltPWny2sfK/view?usp=drive_link