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Pavithra B R's VFX Report: Level -01
8 / 1 / 2025
VFX Report: level-01
Installation of Da Vinci Resolve 19
Da Vinci Resolve Studio is a powerful and versatile video editing, colour correction, visual effects, and audio post-production software suite. Developed by Blackmagic Design, it has become a popular choice for both professional filmarekers and aspiring video editiors. It is a powerful tool that empowers to create stunning visuals and audio experiences. First step is installation of the software. By looking up in the web bowser as DaVinci Resolve download, we can see Blackmagic Design website. On clicking the website we see DaVinci Resolve free Download. Open the link and register details asked and click download. Now we get to see the download page, having all the presets to download and installation setups to complete. Now, as a beginner to resolve, it is good to familiarise ourselves with the software by exploring.
Media Page
On opening the resolve, the first thing on the screen is the preview of home screen. This contains all the projects done the resolve. On double clicking the blank project, Media page occurs. This is the source page for video editing. This conatins all the media which are to be edited. This is helpful in orgaining the flow of the project and also the media management.
How to import media from the desktop?
The first common task is import the video from the desktop. This is simply done by right clicking the screen, select import media, choose the videos wanted for editing. Thus, the imported media are available on the media page.
Now there are certain tool to be known before editing. These are:
Media Storage : The top left icon-Media Storage on the media page is where all the videos, soundtracks, clips, etc. are selected from the system. Selecting the required media and dragging the cursor on it enables us to preview and check the video before choosing it for editing.
Media Pool : The section below where the videos are dragged and organized for editing. The major difference between media storage and media pool is that the video selected in the media pool are the ones imported from the media storage for editing while media storage allows only to search the media from our desktop.
MetaData : The section seen on the right side of the media page is the metadata. This helps in knowing the properties of the selected media in the media pool. It is an easier and useful tool when the details of the media are differentiated.
Inspector : This is often essential during syncing audio to video when it is out of track. Basically it helps in knowing the characteristics of the video and inspecting the audio,video,transitions, effects.
Edit Page
The edit page is the 3rd icon on the task in resolve interface. The edit page is the main key player during editing. This is where all the work,effects,transitions,audio,organizing of the video making is done. Basically the main editing process is done in the edit page.
There are a few tools under the edit page which serve as a basic tool to be known before starting the process. They are:
Timeline : The main central workspace where assembling clips, add effects, and fine tune the edit. This is where all the clips are organized and set in a flow to tell a story. The adjustment of the length of the clips along with their audio are also done here. This helps in easy handling of the clips without missing the clip audio timeline.
Trims : The blade tool helps to cut the video at a specified point. On zooming in on the timeline for more precise cuts to make multiple cuts at a time , use shift while clicking the blade tool.
Screening : Begin with the two preview spaces for viewing clips where one on the right is the video played from the timeline while the other on the left is the video screen for viewing clips from the media pool before dropping them into the timeline.
Transitions : Adding smooth transitions are required in between clips. This can be selected under the “Effects” icon next to the media pool at top left. Under effects we can find transitions for video and audio. A variety of different transitions suiting the video style can be selected under the transition section.
Titles :When one needs to include texts in the edit , titles are where we can bring creativity. There are a lot of different title styles which are used for incorporating text in the video.
Effects : Again to make video interesting adding suitable effects are a must. This effects section is found at the bottom of the toolbox under the effects icon. A wide range of visual effects along with unique filters, and motion graphics are also available.
Inspector : This tool, found at the top right, is used to make detailed adjustments to individual clips in the timeline. Tool options like zoom,position,rotation,flip,crop,clips speed, frame rate, opacity, keyframes are all available under this section. This is often useful and essential tools during the process of video editing.
Cut Page
The cut page in resolve is a streamlined editing powerhouse, perfect for crafting speed and efficiency. It strips away the complexities of the edit page, focusing on the core essentials of the video editing. Few tool to be known are:
Simlpified Timeline : A clean and specified view of the timeline that lets us to focus on the task at hand.This also lets us to change the properties of the video without changing the timeline playhead.
Source Tape : A dedicated area for browsing and selecting source clips, making organization a breeze. It mainly composes the viewing of the source clip without disturbing the timeline frame. Hence , this is a major difference that empowers cut page over edit page preferences.
Efficiency and Keyboard shortcuts : The streamlined interface and fast tools make it ideal for quick turnaround for editing. Keyboard shortcuts is the feature available under the cut page that enables us to personalize custom keyboard shortcuts for tools and effects. This makes it easy to access the tool easily with option search.
Fairlight Page
This page in resolve is the most interesting part on working. It is a professional-grade audio post production toolset integrated into a single application. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for audio editing, mixing,and mastering, making its a powerful solution for both aspiring and professional audio editors.
Key features observed are:
1. The timeline works similarly to the edit cut page with tracks for audio and video. Cut ,copy,paste, and move audio clips can be done on the timeline.
2. Precise editing tools for cutting, trimming, and splicing audio clips.Timecode-based editing for accurate synchronization with video. Also, a powerful audio restoration tool with repair damaged or noisy audio.
3. Mixer layout, yet another essential tool for flexible mix with unlimited tracks. By customizable channel strips with EQ, and effects. This also enables advanced monitoring tools for precise audio trims and transitions. The EQ allows us to adjust the frequency response of a sound.
4. Mixer has several options like reverb,compressor and noise cancellation of the audio. The compressor can be used to vary the range of the audio.
5. Reverb is another tool to produce space depth to a sound to make it more realistic.
6. Different plugin supports are available on resolve like iZotope RX and ozone, which empowers to clean up audio and remove noise and enhance sound.
Tips Learnt :
Zoom in on audio for precise viewing and editing of samples. Also set keyframe (markers) to mark specific points in the timeline for easy search.
Custom shortcut keys for speed up work. Also experiment with different effects available under the effects tabs , also play along with the inspector to adjust different properties of the effects and audio for seamless flow with creativity.
Use automation control for easy access of the audio tools. Also use different color for different audio tracks for easy identification.
Deliver Page
The deliver page in resolve is your final stop in the video post -production process.it provides a comprehensive set of tools to export your project in various formats ensuring compatibility with different platforms and devices.
1. It allows us to select the desired output format, along with frame rate of the output video.
2. Also resolution of the video can be chosen according to the quality frame of the video required. 4k(1080p) can also be set for resolution
3. Also audio settings can be made suitable accordingly for the video.
4. This page also enables users to custom export their video on the required social media platforms as in instagram, youtube, tiktok, vimeo etc.
5. The render queue in resolve is a tool to export multiple medias. By choosing right format , rendering features we can optimize render. By custom setting the render queue, we can streamline the workflow and the resolve saves the presets for frequent export tasks.
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