Overview

Join instructor Adi Singh, and unlock the full creative power of DaVinci Resolve 19 with this advanced course focused on visual effects, cinematic polish, and expert exporting. You’ll dive deep into Fusion tools like attaching text to objects, greenscreen compositing, locked-on stabilization, travel map animations, and cut-out effects. You’ll also explore premium tools in the Studio version including Magic Mask, Halation, Noise Reduction, Film Look Creator, and Film Grain. On the Color Page, you’ll continue developing your grading skills with techniques like layering nodes, creating power grades, and generating high-quality screenshots for thumbnails or delivery. Finally, wrap your workflow with advanced export settings to ensure your project looks flawless on any platform. For your final project, you’ll create and export a polished 60–90 second video that uses at least one advanced visual or color effect. If you're ready to push creative boundaries and master Resolve’s most powerful tools, this course is your final step to becoming a true post-production pro. Instructor bio: Adi is a videographer, content creator, and educator whose journey began in 2015 with a camera purchased to document travels in New Zealand. What started as a passion quickly grew into a career — today, Adi runs a video production company and a thriving YouTube channel, sharing creative knowledge with a global audience. Having built his own filmmaking career through online learning and self-teaching, Adi is passionate about giving back by teaching others. His courses are designed to make videography approachable and practical, helping learners gain the skills and confidence to create professional-quality content.

Syllabus

Color Grading for Log Footage

Unlock the full potential of log footage with advanced color grading workflows in DaVinci Resolve. You’ll compare different log formats, optimize your in-camera exposure settings, and apply tailored color corrections to footage from Sony, Canon, and Apple devices. By the end of this module, you’ll know how to achieve cinematic results with log-based footage.

Studio Effects for Cinematic Finishing

Take your footage to the next level using professional Studio-only tools in DaVinci Resolve. Learn how to apply selective adjustments with Magic Mask, reduce noise, and use finishing touches like glow, halation, and film grain. You’ll also explore the Film Look Creator to build polished, genre-specific visual styles that elevate your final cut.

Fusion Essentials & Motion Graphics

Step into the world of Fusion to create dynamic, motion-driven visuals. This module introduces key tools for motion graphics, including text tracking and stabilization techniques. You’ll learn how to lock text to moving objects, apply smooth camera effects, and bring professional motion design into your Resolve workflow.

Advanced Visual Effects & Compositing

Explore visual storytelling through advanced compositing and effects. Learn how to isolate subjects with cut-out techniques, build animated travel paths, and replace backgrounds using greenscreen footage. This module equips you with tools to create layered, visually engaging sequences that support narrative and style.

Final Export & Wrap-Up

Get ready to share your final project with the world. In this module, you’ll apply advanced export settings, select the right codecs and delivery formats, and finalize a video that reflects professional quality and platform readiness. You’ll wrap up your course with a complete project that showcases everything you’ve learned—from color and effects to polish and output.