Color Grading: How to Match Shots in DaVinci Resolve

Overview

Is matching the toughest thing for you when it comes to color correction? Well, you're not alone! In this course, taught by Fred Trevino, we'll go over some proven tools and techniques that will make your matching skills get to the next level. This is an advanced class for those of you that already know the basics of Da Vinci Resolve, cinematography, and understand tools such as keys, scopes, as well as using windows and curves. In this class we'll cover: * Why shots don't match in the first place. * Breaking down shots so you know what needs to happen. * Good tools to use to match your clips. * Bringing it all together to match a short scene. So, if you're looking to gain one of the more powerful tools as a colorist then this class is for you! About Your Teacher: Fred Trevino is a colorist at Beambox Studio and a Skillshare Top Teacher, grading projects for filmmakers and clients around the world. He has worked on over 60 feature films as well as hundreds of music videos, shorts, documentaries, commercials, and web spots. Fred’s corporate clients include HBO, ESPN, Shiseido, Under Armour, Sundance Channel, TruTV, and Pepsi. His work has screened at major festivals like Sundance, Cannes, and Slamdance. Based in New York City, he also enjoys street photography. Fred’s courses guide learners from beginner-level color grading to advanced industry techniques, including creating cinematic looks, matching shots, and professional workflows in DaVinci Resolve.

Syllabus

Plan & See: Foundations for Matching

Start strong by planning for success. This module shows how smart shooting choices—exposure, white balance, and lighting—set you up for easier color work later. You’ll learn what to watch for on set and why those decisions matter once you open Resolve.

Understand & Control: Image Analysis + Tools

Build your technical eye and toolkit. First, learn to “read” an image—what’s bright, what’s clipped, where color shifts live—then put Resolve’s core controls to work. You’ll move from diagnosis (scopes and visual cues) to precise, confident adjustments.

Match & Finish: A Practical Workflow

Now you’ll put the pieces together. Follow a step-by-step shot-matching process, troubleshoot tricky frames, and refine until the sequence feels seamless. You’ll leave with a practical method you can reuse on any project.