Hey, just wanted to share something I watched this week. Greg put out a video on 6 keyboard shortcuts in Resolve that genuinely speed things up. Nothing fancy. Just the kind of stuff that saves seconds over and over again until your edit feels smoother. If you’re newer to Resolve, this is the kind of video that helps things feel less clunky. The playhead jump shortcut alone is worth it. And the ripple trim ones can seriously cut down your A-roll time. Also, I’ve bought Greg’s presets before, and they’ve helped me a lot when editing client work. Clean, practical stuff. I’ll link those too in case you want to check them out. Get Greg's Presets Definitely worth subscribing to his channel. He teaches in a really clear, practical way. I’ll probably share a few more of his videos over the next couple of weeks that I think would be helpful for this group. If you watch it, let me know which shortcut you’re going to try first.

Earlier this week, I posted three different film looks and asked you to vote. Film Look #3 (Sinners) won. So in this video, I walk through recreating that look step by step inside Resolve. We break it down the way it should be broken down: ✅ Match exposure and contrast first ✅ Analyze skin tones and background separation ✅ Use curves for hue control ✅ Add subtle glow ✅ Finish with film grain The goal wasn’t to perfectly copy it. The goal was to understand how to think through recreating a look. Now it’s your turn. 🏆 CHALLENGE: Download the reference still and practice clip from the classroom, or use your own footage, and recreate this look yourself. Post your result in the comments below this post by next Saturday. 👇 You can: ✅ Use the provided practice video clip ✅ Use the reference still only ✅ Or use your own clip entirely What matters is that you try to match the tonal balance, skin warmth, cool background, and overall contrast structure. This walkthrough video will also live in the classroom for archiving purposes, along with: ✅ The reference image ✅ The downloadable PowerGrade ✅ The practice clip Check it out in the classroom too. Let’s see what you come up with.

Glad you’re here. Resolve School is a focused space for creators who rely on video and want to edit long form content in DaVinci Resolve without burning out. The goal is simple, help you build a clear, repeatable editing process so videos actually get finished. You’re already in the right place. Now here’s what to do next. ✅ Step 1: Explore the Classroom The Classroom is where the teaching lives. You’ll find: - Clear, beginner friendly Resolve training - Short lessons that solve specific editing problems - Step by step workflows you can follow - Resources you can come back to as you grow You don’t need to go in order or watch everything. Open the Classroom, look for something that matches what you’re needing right now, and start there. Think of it as a reference you return to, not homework you need to finish. 🚀 Step 2: Unlock the Full Classroom (Optional) If you want deeper structure and faster progress, you can upgrade to Premium or VIP at any time. Premium gives you full access to everything in the classroom, including all current courses, the full 3-Hour Edit System, downloadable presets, templates, and tools as they’re added. You’ll also get access to the Resolve Room live calls & recordings, and more direct guidance as you’re working through real edits. VIP is simply the annual version of Premium at a discount, plus a bit more priority and support if you know you’re sticking around. No pressure here. The free community is the starting point, and Premium or VIP is there when you want more structure and support. → See plans 👋 Step 3: Introduce Yourself Below Before you dive in, say hi. In the comments👇, share: - What kind of videos you’re working on - Your experience level with DaVinci Resolve - One thing you want to improve next Keep it simple. You don’t need a perfect intro. Resolve School works best when people show up, ask questions, and learn together. Jump in when you’re ready, and focus on progress over perfection.

During our last online meeting I was challenged to create a video. So I did! 😎 This is not the video that I had in mind. But hey! I went down an AI rabbit hole. To find out why this video and the back-story you'll have to attend today's meeting. ************************************** This is my rough cut - if you have any suggestions or comments, come-on out to the online meeting.

I’m posting this on Saturday, but it still counts. 😁 What did you work on this week inside Resolve? Did you start a new edit, finish something that’s been sitting on your timeline, clean up audio, tighten a rough cut, or just spend a little time getting more comfortable in the software? Just curious what moved forward for you this week. Drop it below.👇 Big progress, small progress, all of it counts.