User Manual

Using DaVinci Resolve
To add a new audio or video track, right click next to a track name and select
‘add track’. For audio, select the track type you want.
Color Correcting your Clips
Once you have edited your sequence of clips, you can start color correcting. This is best begun
after you have finished editing your sequence so you can maintain a consistent look, but part of
the fun of DaVinci Resolve is being able to move between the edit and color page to make fine
adjustments and discover new creative choices.
First, click on the ‘color’ tab to open the ‘color’ page.
You’ll see the color wheels, curves palettes and general color correction tools as well as the
preview and nodes window. Don’t feel overwhelmed by the vast array of features in front of you,
they are all there to help you get the most amazing looking pictures. The DaVinci Resolve
manual will show you exactly what the tools are for and how to use them in easy to follow steps.
You’ll learn the same techniques the professionals use in high end color correction facilities.
Generally, the first thing you’ll want do is optimize the shadows, mid tones and highlights in your
clips. In other words adjust the ‘lift’, ‘gamma’ and ‘gain’ settings. This will help get your pictures
looking their brightest and best with a clean, uniform starting point from where you can begin
grading the ‘look’ of your film.
With the ‘color’ page you get absolute control over the look of your clips.
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