Overview

Take your video editing to the next level by mastering the art of audio and visual refinement in DaVinci Resolve 19. This intermediate course, taught by instructor Adi Singh, focuses on polishing your projects with professional-grade tools and techniques. You’ll learn how to clean up audio using tools like voice isolation and music remixer, and enhance clarity with audio transcription and retime scaling features. Then, step into the powerful Color Page to explore core grading tools like node trees, color wheels, curves, white balance, and primary corrections for vibrant, cinematic visuals. We’ll also walk through how to apply targeted adjustments using tools like the qualifier and power windows, plus you’ll learn to color grade footage from Sony, Canon, and Apple log profiles. By the end, you’ll elevate an edited video by applying both audio corrections and professional color grading techniques in a cohesive, hands-on project. If you want your videos to look and sound like they were made by a pro—this course is for you. 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

Audio Enhancement Tools in DaVinci Resolve

Master the latest Studio-exclusive audio tools in DaVinci Resolve 19 to improve sound quality and clarity in your video projects. You’ll learn how to isolate voices, remix background music, and use transcription tools to create searchable text or subtitles. You’ll also explore retime scaling for precise audio timing adjustments, helping you deliver a cleaner and more professional sound.

Storytelling Through Structure and Pacing

Strong storytelling is built on thoughtful editing. In this module, you’ll learn how to organize timelines, revise pacing, and bring energy to dull or static footage. Through hands-on demonstrations, you'll develop editing strategies that enhance visual rhythm and narrative flow, helping you craft more compelling and engaging content.

Getting Started with Fairlight and Subtitles

Explore the Fairlight audio interface and subtitle tools in DaVinci Resolve to increase accessibility and improve your workflow. You'll learn how to navigate Fairlight’s key features for sound design and how to accurately place and customize subtitles to match dialogue—ensuring both clarity and engagement for a wider audience.

Color Page Foundations

Begin your journey into color correction by exploring the essential tools of the Color Page. You’ll learn how to balance exposure, adjust white balance, and enhance saturation using tools like color wheels and node trees. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to make foundational color adjustments that boost the visual appeal of your footage.

Advanced Color Correction Techniques

Take your grading skills to the next level by learning how to create cinematic color palettes and make targeted adjustments with precision tools. This module covers the use of curves, color slicing, qualifiers, and windows to isolate regions of an image and refine tone, light, and color across your clips for a polished, professional finish.

Building Professional-Quality Looks

In the final module, you’ll learn how to design, apply, and reuse advanced color grades across full projects. Explore complex node structures like layer and parallel nodes, and use Power Grades to maintain consistency throughout your timeline. You'll also discover how to export high-quality visuals and deliver a cohesive, color-graded project ready for client or audience viewing.