WSQ: DaVinci Resolve for Experienced Editors

Da Vinci Resolve was primarily known as a colour grading tool but has recently unleashed a plethora of editing features ,making it a viable editing platform.  

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to edit on DaVinci Resolve.

WSQ:  DaVinci Resolve for Experienced Editors

SSG Course Code:TGS-2023019978

WSQ Course Validity Period :

04-04-2023  to 03-04-2027

Course Description

Our 3 day course will provide you with the core skills you need to make the most of this extremely powerful application.

DaVinci Resolve was primarily known as a colour grading tool but has unleashed a plethora of editing features ,making it a viable editing platform which is rapidly being adopted by a range of organisations .  The free version is full featured and hence a great way to start editing

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to edit professional looking videos  on DaVinci Resolve.

The skills acquired are useful across a range of industries and job roles that require video creation and editing. They include media, advertising, marketing, communications and learning and development.

Course Duration:
3 days (9.30am to 5.30pm)
21 hours (excluding breaks)

Upcoming Course Dates

Custom courses can be arranged for your organisation if you have a minimum number .

Full Course Fee:
S$ 890 before 9% GST
S$ 970.10 inclusive 9% GST
This is a WSQ course which qualifies for various types of government funding

Skillsfuture credit is applicable for self sponsored applicants. NTUC UTAP funding may also be available for NTUC members

Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) and absentee payroll is applicable for SMEs and similar organisations.

More information available on our Funding page

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes  :

The main skill/competency addressed is Video Editing . This is done using a specific software called Da Vinci Resolve . This is an affordable professional  editing package that offers a fully functioning free version also. Da Vinci Resolve offered a slew of abilities including editing, sound, colour grading, motion graphics and audio but this course focuses on the video editing aspect.

More and more  organisations require editing of their video content and  are taking up Da Vinci Resolve ,especially since there is a free version available. Hence ability to effectively edit in Resolve will increase employability for content creation, marketing and communication roles. Freelance editors who can work in Resolve would also find themselves more hireable by production houses and post production companies.

Learning Outcomes

LO1: Identify video attributes that can affect the edit
LO2: Set up the project and import files according to the edit requirements  
LO3: Edit video content according to technical and aesthetic requirements of the project
LO4: Use appropriate tools to correct and enhance video content
LO5: Check the project for alignment to relevant technical delivery standards  

Detailed  Course Outline :

Please note that this course focuses on using Resolve for editing. We do cover some colour grading here but participants who wish to focus on colour grading with Resolve can take our Art and Science of Colour Grading course where Da Vinci Resolve is the primary tool used

Course Outline

Editing Basics

• Editing a Trailer
• Creating the First Assemble
• Finessing the Edit
• Audio Mixing Basics
• Adding Transitions
• Adding Fusion Titles
• Carry on Cutting

Managing Dailies and Edit Prep

• Backing up Source Files
• Customising New Projects
• Syncing Dailies
• Modifying Clip Audio Channels
• Configuring Metadata Presets
• Saving Searches using Smart Bins
• Creating Power Bins
• Optimising Clips for Editing

Cutting a Dialogue Scene

• Selecting your Best Takes
• Editing with Continuity
• Match Frame with an Offset
• Auditioning Multiple Takes

Making A Radio Edit

• Examining Audio in a Radio Edit
• Editing Subframe Audio
• Creating Variable Speed Changes
• Using Smooth Cut
• Working with Advanced Transition Tools

Editing an Action Scene

• Starting a Dailies Timeline
• Using Tabbed and Stacked Timelines
• Cutting on Action
• Enhancing the Action
• Comparing Timeline Versions

Editing Multicamera

• Syncing Angles
• Editing a Multicamera Music Video
• Complex Multicamera Editing
• Creating Multilayered Composites
• Roughing out your Vision
• Working with Graphics
• Working in a Compound Clip
• Improving Multi-layered Performance
• Adjusting Keyframes

Going Beyond the Straight Cut

• Creating Graphics in Fusion
• Navigating the Fusion Page Interface
• Understanding the Node Editor
• Using Text and Merge Nodes
• Creating Rolling Credits
• Tracking a Scene
• Keying and Compositing

Building and Mixing the Soundtrack with Fairlight

• Preparing the Project
• Setting up the Fairlight Page
• Editing in the Fairlight Page
• Panning Tracks in Acoustic Space
• Normalising Clip Levels
• Working with Clip Equalisation
• Controlling Dynamic Range
• Automating Track Changes
• Simplifying Mixing using Buses
• Creating Additional Output Buses
• Assigning the Music and Effects Tracks
• Monitoring Loudness in your Mix

Delivering Projects

• Working with Subtitles
• Delivering Programs with Subtitles
• Configuring a Timeline for Digital Cinema
• Rendering a DCP
• Rendering and Editing Jobs from Multiple Projects

Instructor: 

IAN WEE

An Adobe Premiere Pro and Blackmagic DaVinci Certified Instructor who has conducted training for companies like HBO, Fox Sports, Globecast, and Sony Singapore among others.

Lim Teck Siang

Lim Teck Siang is formally trained in the discipline of filmmaking and currently pursuing his career in professional cinematography. In both commercial and independent work, he is known for his knowledge of narrative film techniques, expertise in cinematographic technology, as well as his strong collaborative spirit and effective team leadership.

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