Edit Your First Professional Video in DaVinci Resolve — Even If You’ve Never Edited Before

DaVinci Resolve is one of the most powerful free video editors in the world — and in this class, you’ll go from opening the software to completing a polished final cut, step by step, with zero confusion.

By the end of this class, you’ll have edited a complete video project using real editing techniques professionals use every day — not theory, not shortcuts, and not guesswork.

This class is designed to help you edit with confidence, understand why tools are used, and build a workflow you can reuse for YouTube videos, client work, social media, or personal projects.

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What you’ll do in this class

In this hands-on class, you will:

Set up DaVinci Resolve for fast, comfortable editing
Create and manage projects in the Project Manager
Import, preview, and organize your media efficiently
Build a clean, structured timeline
Edit using professional techniques (In/Out points, insert edits, lift & overwrite)
Trim and refine cuts to improve pacing and flow
Add smooth, professional transitions using proper handles
Create an animated lower-third title
Add and manage audio directly in the Edit page
Create speed effects, including speed changes, freeze frames, and rewinds
Optimize playback for smoother performance
Finish, review, and polish your final cut using a real sample project

Who this class is for

This class is perfect for:

Beginners new to DaVinci Resolve
Creators who want a clear, structured editing workflow
Content creators, YouTubers, and freelancers
Anyone who wants to learn editing using a professional tool — without overwhelm
Students who prefer a hands-on, project-based approach

No previous video editing experience is required.

Class project

For your class project, you’ll edit a short video using the provided media and apply the techniques learned in class — including timeline editing, transitions, titles, audio, and speed effects.
You’ll then export your final edit and share it in the Class Projects section.

What you need

DaVinci Resolve (Free or Studio version)
A computer capable of running DaVinci Resolve
Download the practice media provided in the class resources

Take your time, follow along, and trust the process — you’ll be surprised how quickly everything clicks.

Lucas Roomé

Irene Devin

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