Davinci Resolve 16 - Beginner to Hero Tutorial

DaVinci Resolve 16 beginner to hero tutorial
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As a filmmaker when I discovered DaVinci early on in my career I knew that it would give me a tremendous advantage over others in improving the look of my films. I had done everything I felt like I could do in terms of lighting, lenses and other camera grip gear.
But then something happened in 2010 that completed changed everything in the industry.
I began using DaVinci Resolve when the first version came to the Mac starting with version 8. It has been a wild ride ever since granting me opportunities that I would not have had if I hadn't chosen such a professional tool with high-end color tools!
I didn't shy away from it and as a result I got to work on big projects for Facebook and Instagram as well as color grading different feature films using it.
If you are at that point where you are considering jumping over to DaVinci Resolve 16 with the intent in mind of improving the look of your films and having a skill set that sets you apart you have found the right place.
In this beginner to hero tutorial I hope that you find it as an easy entrance into using the software and not becoming intimidated. We don't want that for you!
If you like what you see and would like a step-by-step guide in going all the way through the software and discovering some of the hidden color grading secrets then I want to invite you to a free online color grading workshop:
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Denver Riddle
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[@colorgradingcentral]

Beginner crash course on DaVinci Resolve 16!

[@zuzkarory]

When is Cinema grade coming to Windows?

[@onurklc2488]

my brother with Turkish subtitles

[@billyyank1916]

Thanks for posting this video, I'm barely getting into video editing and chose DaVinci Resolve, this video is very helpful and informative.

[@jesusdailies3171]

Color Grading Central is it free🤪

[@abdulrahmanhatemelgohary6906]

I have laptop Dell G3 CPU core i7 9750H GPU GTX 1660ti 6GB RAM 16 GB l am editing in davinci resolve 16 What is the best setting in GPU for my laptop ?? Please.

[@xephyxz7880]

Can we just appreciate that this man made a tutorial about Davinci Resolve 16 Without ads

[@michaelm8874]

Yeah I wouldn't mind if there was ads what really annoys the shit out of me is when you get ads before the video even begins Like. At least give 30 seconds sneak peak.

[@Cineinsaner]

oh.. i didnt notice this yet.. thanks man

[@ChitralPatil]

Ikrrrr

[@jym2r]

had an ad at the start

[@jacobcote1]

@@jym2r same

[@claudephilips8468]

“Let’s begin by double clicking” Awwww yea this my shit. Nice and basic. Start me from square one, pop 😍

[@iPodiMaster]

Every journey begins with a single step. And if that first step is successfully completed, you will get a morale boost to keep on going

[@yulianloaiza]

Hahaha thought the same thing

[@alphasunset2647]

IKR I LOVE THIS

[@D3CONd]

Lost me at "double click" nothing will upload, it kept telling me that everything was set wrong and gave error code after error code, on me EVERY TIME!

[@Prashant.Khapane]

This is one of the very few no nonsense KZbin videos out there. Well done.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!!

[@El3ctric_Dasher]

@@020587dmk that was random but ok

[@justinring11]

@@El3ctric_Dasher very random

[@Ilikemakingthings]

I’ve been on Davinci Resolve for a few years casually, I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos and how-tos, this video has explained so many different actions with so much detail, thank you so much!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Happy to hear it!!

[@SleeplezzLinkzPhotography]

Yes indeed.

[@flipfilms1759]

Harsh Bardhan Shah I believe the color grading is much more in depth than in premiere pro

[@desgreyskry8792]

This video: *teaches you how to use davinci resolve 16 in 25 minutes* Me: *still struggling on finding my videos*

[@vertix6375]

DesGreySkry exactly 😂🤣

[@rahulgill6363]

true

[@kt13.jorgensen]

Truth!

[@bluebottle1449]

Hahahahha

[@ElPescadoMan]

Drag and drop them to the media pool😂 I had the same isssue🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@billycantrell3360]

This is by far the best explanation on KZbin.

[@robertstancer4469]

You are right trouble is, that it's a very low bar. Davinci 'tuition' videos on 'youtube' are disgraceful, they are not educationally structured. All they have on their pages show the 'features', not how to use it. All any novice needs to know right from the get-go is how to put together clips of video and how to use the audio collected with that video. 'Features', special effects, wiping, whatever that is, can come way later. This is coming from someone trying to do exactly this. I am the classic student, i know absolutely nothing of video editing. I do not need a video to show me the difference between Davinci and other video editors.....cos, I DON'T KNOW OTHER EDITORS! Colour Grading Central, no disrespect, but you seen to be the best of a bad group. Have you heard of the acronym KISS...Keep it simple stupid...

[@EbenSidabutar]

agree

[@HenriCovic]

@@robertstancer4469 Blackmagic has a detailed Training just lengthy

[@monkeyattackedmyass5435]

Damn near every single tutorial on KZbin has this exact comment. Every one of "em is "the best" for somebody.

[@RabinSamuel]

After days of watching videos on KZbin, I finally found a video that can actually teach me DaVinci Resolve 16 professionally. Thank you so much. I'm definitely registering for the workshop. Hat off!!!

[@MUSIC4SELL]

I dont usually comment but when someone takes the time out to teach and i actually learn i appreciate it.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!!

[@RodieOsc]

Wow. That color pole change had me in awe

[@Design4Training]

Fabulous job in 25 minutes! Great balance of instructional soundness and skills. So many times on You Tube you find either a great teacher, with minimal depth of knowledge, or huge knowledge, but bad at transferring and teaching. You nailed it! Keep up the great work.

[@colorgradingcentral]

That is the kindest compliment Kevin, that is very much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@adrianpurty]

the best video instructor/ explanation in the entire planet ! absolute value for professionals.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Adrian!

[@TeeTownVideos]

Started watching not even realizing this was a color grading channel, now I’m super interested in dipping my toes into something I really have never done, glad I watched!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thrilled to hear that!!

[@triptych4023]

fantastic tutorial, you showed me everything i was hoping to understand about how to use the program and then blew my mind with color techniques!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Happy to hear that!!

[@albertso7108]

Thankful I found this video. 25min from Hero to Zero totally. Great content. And I already signed up for the online session! Thanks!

[@albertso7108]

By the way, the shadow technique is AWESOME! the blacks are sooooo much cleaner and crisp!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thrilled to hear that Albert!!

[@alessandrosaini9185]

Man, you are a PHENOMENAL teacher / mentor. Everything is explained succinctly and with such simplicity. A clear sign you are a master of your craft. Thank you for sharing this. I'm a composer making some tutorial videos and I want them to be well produced, so this is a great help. Thank you!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Alessandro!!

[@bretthagen8924]

I caught more the second time than the first. I was have some trouble and a second watch cleared it up

[@Cowflakes]

does the free version ahve a water mark

[@unitedastro8355]

@@Cowflakes what I know, no. The free version doesn’t have a watermark.

[@RenatoRincon]

This guy is a great teacher, is amazing the way he talks about every little aspect in a easy to understand way, thank you.

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome Renato, thanks for watching!!

[@outresru7751]

i swear I NEVER watched a tutorial fully and made notes on the side. You killed it!!

[@keithb4077]

I feel we're missing out on how to optimally adjust Gamma/midtones; you've just been saying "pull it down a bit". The other tools had clear guidelines; this one is left a mystery. Any insight would be very helpful. These tutorial videos are priceless- Thank you very much for sharing them!!

[@colorgradingcentral]

I suggest registering for my free DaVinci webinar, where we take some time to explain how to adjust shadows, midtones and highlights using the scopes as a guide. Here's the link if you're interested: event.webinarjam.com/register/2/m14kpsz

[@SpedSpedding]

SUCH a good video! It's pretty scary on the surface but SO powerful. AND FREE! Thanks for your time!

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@LeatherClass]

Wow!! Your clarity of instructions and enthusiasm is so well balanced. Your video made me excited to learn about color grading - something I didn't think was ever possible!!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!! Happy to help!!

[@simrat2397]

The best DaVinci Resolve tutorial on KZbin

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thank you Jon!

[@oskimais]

My first time to watch a tutorial that made me an expert in a few minutes! Thanks a lot

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@MisaelRodriguez]

This is a great example of how giving away useful content drives monetization! I’m now way more interested/inclined to purchase a course or luts bc they’ve proven their worth! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@rcprodutcionz7346]

Very well explained! Absolutely love it! Thank you! Cleanest and smoothest explanation I've ever watched on this video editing platform

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Dan!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I am going to have to watch this over and over again. That way I can get a lot out of this tutorial. Thank you Denver and I love your story sir.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Happy to hear that Ricky!

[@AhmedMRagb]

holy hell why was i using premiere .. this is far easier and powerful and more fun to use than adobe premiere .. and this guy is a genius .. great job

[@colorgradingcentral]

Agreed! Happy to help Ahmed!!

[@larajonson508]

Wow, this is an amazing and comprehensive final cut color correction + color grade tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome Lara! Thanks for watching!

[@BernicePezuzu]

I just downloaded Davinci Resilve and after this video I’m feeling like a complete genius😁😁😁 time to get to work. I might be watching this 10more times 🤣🤣🤣

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Bernice!

[@Mrproducer88898]

Didn't knew so much hard work is behind these videos. Just started editing yesterday. Excellent tutorial

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!

[@shaynealvares]

You not only make Resolve look simple, you actually make people like us look like pros! Love your stuff buddy! Good teachers are hard to find!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Shayne!!

[@bowlampar]

Clearly explained and simple to follow tutorial on Davinci Resolve 16, a job well done.

[@muhammadanees7431]

Real OG is here, Teaching Method Legendary

[@humanbeing5529]

WoW man. Cant imagine I just relearned davinci in 30 mins. holy man this video was awesome

[@colorgradingcentral]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Apupo494]

Best channel for teaching color grading in DaVinci.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks! 😃

[@ItsJustFil]

This was so awesome!! I just started using DR yesterday and can't wait to find out what it can do

[@colorgradingcentral]

Happy to hear that!!

[@aaronsbot]

This was amazingly helpful! Definitely one of the best Davinci tutorials out there! Thanks Denver!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thank you kindly Aaron and that's great coming from a guy on his birthday. Happy birthday!

[@TimetoTalkwithYevgen]

Thank you so much my friend! I enjoyed your lessons and in love with Davinchi. I got into Davinchi in my almost 50-ies from absolutely zero background. KZbin became my new hobby and I am very thankful for people like you who make this possible for me!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thrilled to hear that!!

[@effectsmaster1]

I love that you breeze through these and drop HUGE tips and techniques along the way. It might seem small to some but there's a lot of value in the little nuances. Just seeing those on-screen keyboard shortcuts were SO helpful in doing things much faster, too.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Aaron, glad you got a lot out of it!!

[@EriannyNoely]

THIS TUTORIAL IS GOLD! I LOVED THIS TUTORIAL. YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!!

[@angel1322jaddy]

Perfect explanation and learning experience of Davinci resolve 16. Covered up each and every point perfectly with amazing editing experience

[@SivaSankar25]

I've watched so many videos about DaVinci Resolve and Color grading over the past few days, and this is by far the best video I have seen on KZbin. Thank you so much! Keep doing what you are doing!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!!

[@amirred6201]

I've watched so many videos about DaVinci Resolve and Color grading over the past few days, and this is by far the best video I have seen on KZbin.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Amir!!

[@gsrservicesllcvideos8483]

This appears to be a great piece of software, everything was explained very well!

[@OZTutoh]

Me at start of video: What does Davinci Resolve actually do? Me at end of video: Hey, I know now!

[@GeologyUpSkill]

Finally someone who really knows what they are doing and teaching at an entry level.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thank you kindly I really appreciate the comment!

[@manimare9454]

I've learned more in this one lesson than watching a full playlist I made about DaVinci. Excellent job!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Glad to hear that! And thank you!

[@mayajqueraishi5496]

This video is interesting and help me in many features to understand.Explained in a very understandable manner. Thanks

[@imprezaringo]

This tutorial is like the movie Matrix where Keanu Reeves said: "I Know KungFu". Now I can say "I Know Davinci Resolve!"

[@wisdomasculture3173]

When Adobe users come at me...

[@joelstephenson8017]

😂

[@begotten59]

A brand new user is given from my son Davinci Resolve 16, Denver Riddle. I'm a brain cancer survivor 14 years and counting, 61 years old I form in Facebook group Brain Cancer Survivor Mahilig sa Jazz at Kape & iba pa. I'm a coffee barista. I'm glad you there, I want to learn. Thank you so much! Will

[@chanwisaurio]

I have used Premiere Pro for several years, now you have opened my eyes to a world of possibilities. Thank you very much.

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@shindig51]

I Love your reactions. "Haha, Yes! (Clap) Isn't that cool?" And also helped me alot with hue saturation! Thanks!

[@pamulacharisse6835]

One of the best and very detailed tutorial. Definitely gonna learn something. Thanks so much!

[@raouf.604]

Wow I cannot believe how helpful this video was. I use premiere pro and tried davinci a few times only to be completely lost and giving up. Well after watching this video, I edited and color graded a particularly difficult set of clips and wow it was so easy and the results are amazing! Thank you

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@vr6exy_mk3]

Incredible video! You are a great presenter/teacher! Very well-spoken, and everything you went into you laid out very clearly and easy to understand with examples and comparisons. You got a new fan.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Joshua!

[@mr.olega.andreev3000]

@@colorgradingcentral Me too 🙏😇

[@otakufueledbycoffee6506]

11:16 "Now doesn't that look awesome" Meanwhile I'm staring at my video that has no difference because it's so low res

[@joelstephenson8017]

With my phone it was the shadow difference I couldn't see😩

[@RealAjiZu]

i bet he edited this in Resolve a video about resolve, edited in resolve

[@RealAjiZu]

@viz lol

[@surya5077]

he used the stones to destroy the stones

[@bitslay]

@@surya5077 the resolve to resolve the resolve

[@ishanpujari2171]

He used the Da Vinci to make the Da Vinci

[@sdk4073]

Imagine your editing a video in resolve about editing videos in resolve, using a video about editing in resolve.

[@lavirecord6467]

Man what can I say to this tutorial. Your teaching put me in another level of color grading. thank you brother.

[@johnnichols1140]

Dude this seriously helped me so much. I will be recommending this video to as many people as I can. Just sitting down with a cup of coffee and resolve open in the background and following along, I finally feel like I have the basics.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thrilled to hear that!!

[@robensstin2572]

Really it's an amazing and more comprehensive final cut color correction + color grade tutorial. Thanks for sharing this great video.

[@Cowflakes]

does it have a water mark ?on the free version

[@arizistired_]

@@Cowflakes I think there's no watermark idk cause I'm still new to davinci

[@WORTHITORNOT]

I so want to make the move from PP to DaVinci Resolve, but worry that the learning curve is a bit steep. Great tutorial on Color grading !

[@colorgradingcentral]

Totally share your feelings, it can be intimidating venturing over to a new platform. Thanks for giving it a watch!

[@nikolasgogstad3142]

I was afraid of the same thing, but went for it this weekend. When opening Resolve for the first time you can choose "Premiere layout". Import and start editing in the timeline goes without any assistance. Then I edited as I would in Premiere and everytime I couldn't find a tool, I just Google it. After 120.minutes I was able to do a basic edit, and I'm starting to get a real hold of it now by the end of the weekend:)

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Nikolas Gogstad : Good to hear !

[@directorsamdawjee8617]

Really Appreciate your effort and helping out people to learn resolve in most easiest way....Thank You

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@2tiredforthis83]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial! Glad there are no ads! :)

[@bugatti314159]

16 keeps locking up on me when I'm scrubbing through media clips. 14 or 15 never did this. If this continues I'm reverting to 15.

[@johnmars120]

Good rundown I'm still a beginner here lol. Great piece of software.

[@quietlyworking]

Such a fantastic overview! Thank you for taking the time to make this. You have a great gift for teaching. Very much looking forward to your class.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

I agree, Most demonstrators zip thru the focal points of Davinci Resolve. This is made more of an educational way of learning these important factors. As an amateur, I have no idea. But this was a breeze to understand. Definitely caught my attention better than other videos.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated!!

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

I most definitely Subscribed! Thank you for your hard work. Very much appreciated. Will save this video as well so I can go back to it if needed.

[@StantonLuke]

truly amazing, just the tips on how to get my footage just how I like it! - Seriously powerful software and the free version does all I need for now!! Watched, liked and Subbed!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Luke and thanks for the sub!!

[@ACHVPEAK]

We make home workouts on our KZbin channel and we currently use Adobe Premiere Pro but just purchased the BMPCC 6k to up our game. It came with Resolve studio so we are considering making the switch. This video was very well thought out, fantastically presented, and SUPER helpful. The BMPCC is nothing like the Canon I was using so I'm having to learn a little more on the color grading side but man is the quality night and day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@Dorax75]

I'm about to change my workflow to DaVinci Resolve but for first check I was scared of complexity. But your video give me back the enthusiasm to change to DaVinci Resolve. It will be a long way but this editor is amazing, worth it.

[@naturalja1]

Yeah, exactly what I was looking for.

[@DarioVillirilli]

12:27 "And badabing, *clap, snap*, badabing."

[@davemelges4659]

Exactly what I needed. There was just one thing in grading that really wasn't making sense to my brain, and watching someone else QUICKLY do the simplest version made it all click.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Awesome! Glad I could help.

[@franxav]

Simplest and best ever tutorial about DaVinci Resolve 16

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Fran!

[@adsertheblade]

Feels like you're cheating with this app. The nodes are confusing as hell right now, but you never know…maybe I'll understand them eventually. Thanks for the great tut.

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

The big thing is to just get in there and start playing around.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

yeah other than watching KZbin "tours" ig just to see where everything is and what it does (im new to editing) I learned everything by myself but this video taught me a lot

[@TheDigitalMinimalist425]

Thank you so much!!! I am trying to grow my new KZbin channel which is about self-development and I want my videos to look professional and cinematic . This video helps so much in making the shots look much better.

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@notionmedia664]

Here I am. Partially color blind. Hoping I’ll make it work. You’ve just made it look possible. Thanks a lot.

[@pattyccc_art]

The software looks so confusing at first tho...there's so many things I could do!

[@jonjoy-gaba315]

Liking the beard - looks good on you!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Haha thanks, I've always been hesitant about growing it out and then I lost my razor 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jaredcrown5812]

@@colorgradingcentral Razor said: Nahh Man!! I am out, this is the only way to give you some confidence to grow beard to look good XD

[@adamsmith6594]

@@colorgradingcentral if you really were a DR Jedi you'd have simply edited your unwanted beard out. 😌 meanwhile ..... an hour to go till download finished 🤯

[@theprosico4092]

I'm just getting started in Video Production, thanks for this very detailed take on Davinci fam, as a music producer, I really appreciate the Fairlight section in Davinci.

[@I3ordo]

i literally lost track after seeing how awesome the pole's color correction tracked and masked...

[@PartyQuest]

16:10 Wow! wow! i been using davinci resolve for over a year now, i don't even know 2% of what you just showed! just wow! the software is powerful, but i don't know jack shit.

[@Cowflakes]

does it have a water mark on the free version

[@PartyQuest]

@@Cowflakes yes, if you try the film grin. or other high effects.

[@Cowflakes]

Party Quest what do you use ?

[@adamsmith6594]

"DAVINCHI WILL DOWNLOAD IN 2 HOURS" Cool I've never done video before so I'll learn here ....... 25 minutes later ...... thumping head ache. It's now dark. The video I needed to edit has subject matter that only my generation would now recognise. I cant wait till I understand wtf.

[@LeafzRNG]

Adam Smith mine downloaded in 3 minutes LOL

[@explorergauravvlogs1150]

Literally I leaned a lot from this video for this editing software Thank you very much👍🏽

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome Gaurav! Happy to help!

[@samuraichamploo101]

This video was fantastic! Your explanation hit all the important points and didn't linger too much anywhere. Thank you for making this!

[@Lia-lu9cc]

no one: not a single soul: me: 👁👄👁 "how do i open the software again?"

[@crlguitar1]

Incredible talent for this young man to know all the bells and whistles in this program. I would like to have seen a 'before' & 'After' of his demo....

[@saratvoleti2658]

Marvelous tutorial, you showed me everything i need to understand regarding color grading and other edit techniques. Thanks for crash course. Looking forward for more videos from you.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much Sarat!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You blew my mind with the poles

[@ABfilmsVideoservicesBrugge]

After a long time working with Premiere Pro I finally decided to step over gradually to Da Vinci Resolve. The editor is now so much extended in the past years in Davinci and the colortools has always been splendid. Such a easy workflow and thank you for this clear overview .

[@colorgradingcentral]

Agreed! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rlvlr]

As a so-so Premiere user, I decided to download Resolve two days ago and wing it . .not! . . got to "Deliver" and knew I needed help. I found it here. Fully charged this laptop and sitting down to my workstation now to follow it step by step as I work through some new footage. Good bye Adobe. Thank you for relieving me of my new found fear factor!

[@colorgradingcentral]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@junaid9957782027]

Thanks a lot! Now I have learned the basics of DRS now hopefully I can jump from Premiere to DRS, because I am sick of its random crashes and my system is not even low end.

[@skjkv2429]

Sir , You wonderfully explained how to work with RESOLVE 16 . Thanks .

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks for watching, glad you got a lot out of it!

[@ninatabitha1]

Really appreciate the detail and information you have put into this vedio without ads for a beginner!

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

This is THE BEST color correction tutorial I have seen.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!

[@martinzshow4361]

Best explained video on DaVinci on KZbin.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!!

[@blumenblut]

Dude that's the best crash course I've seen. Mixing the knowledge from this one with power window tracking, masking etc will make my lief easy! Thanks!

[@colorgradingcentral]

Thanks so much!! Glad you got a lot out of it! :)

[@lavariosmith5622]

Davinci Resolve 16 is a difficult game for me to master. I am glad to have come across this tutorial to help me along the way in finishing this game. Thanks!