Blackmagic Design has published its Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18. This free guide joins the other Resolve 18 guides that can be downloaded for free from the Blackmagic website. Download links are below.

Free guides by Blackmagic Design

The great company Blackmagic Design did it again and released another free PDF guide regarding DaVinci Resolve 18 titled The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18. The guide joins the other four free guides focusing on other aspects of the software (color grading, sound design, editing, and VFX). Below you can find all Resolve 18 guides along with a basic description, and the links to download them for free.

The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

This step-by-step training guide covers high-speed editing on the revolutionary new cut page, which is designed for fast turnaround work. You’ll also learn how to use the traditional edit page for more sophisticated projects, along with DaVinci Resolve’s legendary color correction, Fusion VFX, and Fairlight audio tools so you can start creating your own Hollywood-caliber film and video today! Download it for free.

The Editor’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

These hands-on lessons will teach you how to cut interviews, dramatic scenes, documentary material, and music videos on both the edit page and the cut page, as well as how to use the DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor. You’ll also learn how to build eye-catching effects, mix audio and deliver your final film for online distribution, broadcast TV, or streaming services. Download it for free.

The Fairlight Audio Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

This hands-on training guide will teach you the art of sound editing, sweetening, recording, mixing, and mastering. Beginning audio editors and assistants will find clear workflow-driven lessons, while seasoned audio professionals will quickly learn Fairlight’s user-friendly tools to create incredible soundtracks. Download it for free.

The Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

This official Blackmagic Design hands-on training guide takes you through a series of practical exercises that teach you how to use DaVinci Resolve’s color correction tools in detail. You’ll learn a wide variety of workflows, effects, and the tools necessary to perform Hollywood-caliber grades. Download it for free.

The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

These hands-on lessons will teach you how to create visual effects and motion graphics directly inside DaVinci Resolve, without importing or exporting large media files between applications. You’ll learn how its node-based interface makes it easy to quickly build sophisticated effects and quickly make changes. Download it for free.

Final thoughts

As stated by the company itself: “Blackmagic Design has grown rapidly to become one of the world’s leading innovators and manufacturers of creative video technology. And that’s because our philosophy is refreshing and simple – to help true creativity blossom”. One of the company’s main principles is to make state-of-the-art cameras and software affordable, so everyone can afford and use them. Furthermore, Blackmagic has been constantly releasing free guides, PDF files, and videos regarding almost every version of Resolve. And that’s awesome! Feel free to download those free guides, to get Resolve 18 better, and use it cleverer in your future projects.

Product List

Here’re the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers. 

• Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio, Activation Card

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