DaVinci Resolve: Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve (Udemy.com)
Master the art of Video Editing, Color Correction & Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve
Created by: Phil Ebiner
Last updated September 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 3,947 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in September 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a beginner-to-intermediate walkthrough of DaVinci Resolve, built around Phil Ebiner and co-instructor Kashif A. teaching editing, transitions, titles, audio, color correction and grading, green screen work, and exporting. Students get practice clips to follow along with, and the course is marked All Levels, though it really suits people who have never opened Resolve rather than editors looking to sharpen existing skills. At 15.5 hours across 157 lectures, it aims to be a full path from install to finished export.
Reviewers consistently praise the instructor's calm, clear delivery and the value of following along with real practice files rather than just watching. Several call it easy to understand even with no editing background. The complaints cluster tightly, though: the course layers footage from older Resolve versions (15, 16, 17) on top of each other, and a number of reviewers say later sections repeat earlier lessons nearly word for word, padding the runtime. Others note Fusion and Fairlight, two of Resolve's core pages, are skipped entirely, and the bonus material is a few hours on a separate app, VideoScribe, not Resolve itself.
Given that the rating sits at 4.4 from nearly 4,000 reviews, most students still come away satisfied with the basics, but the pattern of repeated footage and the missing workspaces are real gaps if you want full coverage of Resolve. It works fine as a first course to learn the cut and edit pages and get comfortable with color grading. Anyone wanting Fusion effects, Fairlight audio mixing, or footage matching the latest Resolve release should look for something more current.
Pros
- Includes downloadable practice clips so you actually edit along with the lessons
- Instructor's calm, clear teaching style comes up again and again in reviews
- Covers cut page, edit page, titles, transitions, and color grading in one course
- Bestseller with 4.4 rating across nearly 4,000 reviews
Cons
- Mixes footage from Resolve versions 15, 16, and 17, and several reviewers say later sections repeat earlier lectures
- Fusion and Fairlight workspaces, two of Resolve's main pages, aren't covered
- Bonus hours are a separate VideoScribe course, not additional Resolve content
Course was good and very explanatory even the language was simple and easy to understand.
Listed as All Levels, but reviews and content make it best suited to people brand new to Resolve.
What you will learn
- Edit an entire video from beginning to end, using professional and efficient techniques in DaVinci Resolve 16
- By the end of course, you'll have edited your own short documentary using either the supplied footage (video clips, photos, graphics etc.), or your own footage!
- Start a project with the right settings for any type of video, from any camera.
- Edit your videos, and make them more dynamic with cutaway footage and photos.
- Export and save your videos for HD playback in DaVinci Resolve 16
- Design clean and professional titles for you videos.
- Add motion to your titles, photos, and videos... making them more visually interesting.
- Color correct your video to fix issues with white balance and exposure.
- Add a feeling to your video with color grading in DaVinci Resolve 16
- Apply visual effects to your videos to make them look better.
- Edit green screen footage and, add backgrounds that actually look good.
Course content
19 sections · 157 lectures · 15 hours of video 4 quizzes, 5 articles
- 1Getting Started with Davinci Resolve 17 2 free previews8 lectures · 12 min
- 2Basic Video Editing in the Cut Page in Resolve 17 2 free previews10 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
- 3Adding Transitions and Titles in Cut Page in Resolve 17 2 free previews8 lectures · 53 min
- 4How to Add Music and Export Videos in Resolve 173 lectures · 21 min
- 5More Tools in Cut Page in Resolve 17 2 free previews10 lectures · 1.8 hours
- 6BONUS: Video Editing Definitions and Terminology29 lectures · 37 min
- 7More Downloads and a Few General Settings in DaVinci Resolve 1 free preview4 lectures · 16 min
- 8The Media Workspace2 lectures · 14 min
- 9The Edit Workspace 1 free preview6 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 10The Editing Tools 1 free preview4 lectures · 32 min
- 11Audio and Video Transitions 1 free preview3 lectures · 24 min
- 12Text and Titles 2 free previews5 lectures · 22 min
- 13Exporting your Video2 lectures · 1 quiz · 6 min
- 14Editing Project5 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.3 hours
- 15Green Screen and Visual Affects1 lecture · 13 min
- 16Color Correction & Grading 3 free previews22 lectures · 2.2 hours
- 17Color Correction and Grading Project2 lectures · 8 min
- 18Conclusion and Bonus Material 3 free previews32 lectures · 1 quiz · 3.5 hours
- 19Conclusion1 lecture · 3 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- You are a video creator (or want to make videos), and are wanting to edit videos with THE BEST FREE video editing application, i.e. DaVinci Resolve 16
- You might know how to edit with Final Cut, iMovie, Sony Vegas, Premiere Pro, Windows Movie Maker, Camtasia, Screenflow, etc. But you want to transition to editing with DaVinci Resolve 16
- You are a complete beginner who has never opened DaVinci Resolve (or have never learned how to use it properly).
- You have played around with DaVinci Resolve 16, but need some help becoming a more efficient editor.
What you need before you start
- Students will need to install DaVinci Resolve 16 on their computers to follow along. There are A LOT OF PRACTICE EXERCISES throughout this course with downloadable practice clips. We want you to follow along.
- We teach this course using DaVinci Resolve 16 & 15. If you have a older or newer version, you should still be able to learn with this course.
- For Windows users, Windows 10 is needed. A computer with at least 16GB RAM, dedicated GPU and a fast Processor is recommended.
How it compares
Against the other 293 rated Udemy courses in Video Editing & Animation on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 40% of them
- Reviews3,947#7 of 294 by number of reviews
- Length15.5 hourslonger than 94% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 97% of them
Course Description
Start editing your video professionally with Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve!
If you are looking for a free video editing application that will allow you to edit videos however you want them, DaVinci is the best answer. DaVinci Resolve is used by amateur and professional video editors across the world for every type of production from business & marketing videos, music videos to documentaries, feature films. This full course is the best way to jump right in and start editing.
Make videos the way you imagine them!
Practice editing while you learn. This course includes practice video files so you can follow along and actually learn by doing.
We'll be teaching the course using the DaVinci Resolve & DaVinci Resolve versions, but if you have a previous version, or even a newer version, you can still learn to edit with this course.
What makes us qualified to teach you?
The lead instructor for this course, Kashif A. has partnered with Phil Ebiner of Video School Online to put together this DaVinci Resolve masterclass. Kashif is a best-selling instructor of top-rated courses that get great reviews such as:
An incredible learning experience. The instructor is very clear and easily understood. - Walter Simmons
Teaching by an expert teacher. - Abdulkadir Cabuğa
Excellent! I couldn't ask for a better tutorial on whiteboard animations. The course is very thorough, and provides enough practice activities to apply the skills. -
Shamuel
Our Promise to You
We'll be here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions about the course content or anything related to this topic, you can always post a question in the course or send us a direct message.
What is this DaVinci Resolve course all about?
In this complete guide to DaVinci Resolve video editing course, you'll not only learn all of the editing tools available in DaVinci Resolve, but also how to edit with the mindset of a professional editor.
This course will cover everything you need to know to start video editing, including:
Starting a project
Editing your videos
Adding video and audio transitions
Adding professional and modern titles (even some with motion)
Improving audio and finding great free music for your projects
Correcting and grading the color of your video to give it a great style
Adding visual effects to your projects
Editing green screen (chroma key) footage
Exporting your video for high-quality playback on any device
Advanced efficiency tips
So much more!
BONUS 1: As a bonus, you'll receive supplemental video and audio clips to practice with while I teach you with.
BONUS 2: Moreover, you will get access to more than 3 hours of tutorials on how to create whiteboard animation videos in Videoscribe.
By the end of this course, your confidence as a video editor will soar, and you'll have a thorough understanding of how to use DaVinci Resolve for fun or as a career opportunity.
Go ahead and click the enroll button, and we'll see you in lesson 1!
Cheers,
Phil & Kashif
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
3,947 Reviews
Phil Ebiner
I’m Phil Ebiner, an educator, photographer, filmmaker, and founder of Video School and Photography & Friends. Through my online courses and creative community, I’ve helped millions of students around the world learn practical skills in photography, video production, design, and more. My goal is to make creative skills feel accessible, useful, and encouraging, whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or looking to take your work to the next level.
My teaching style is clear, supportive, and hands-on. I break complex topics into simple steps, explain the “why” behind each technique, and share real-world examples you can immediately apply. As a photographer and filmmaker, I believe great creative work is not just about gear or settings, but about storytelling, intention, observation, and connection. My goal is to help you feel confident, inspired, and capable of bringing your own creative ideas to life.
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Reviews
By Femina Sulthan Abdul Kadar on 4/23/2026
The course is taught in great detail and covers all the important aspects I need to know when editing. It has really helped improve my productivity and efficiency. The teaching style is simple and easy to understand, which makes the learning process enjoyable. I truly love this course. Previously, I also took a Premiere Pro course from Phil, and it was definitely worth it.
By Emre Bülbül on 1/30/2026
I am using DaVinci Resolve 20 as of 2026. These footage is a little bit of outdated but was bearable for the first half that they use DaVinci Resolve 16 and actually tought me a lot of things. But after a certain point the footage is from DaVinci Resolve 15 and the UI is much more different from Version20. And when it transforms to Version15, most of the information is repeated from the earlier lessons. It's like they didn't delete the earlier lessons and added newer lessons upfront. So you can approximately say that the course length is about 7-10 hours if you skip the repeated sections. But it is annoying to do that instead of watching a better compiled course instead.
By Ivan Kila on 8/22/2025
It's been almost two years since I made it a goal to learn DaVinci Resolve. Even though I only have an old computer, and a lot of uncertainty around my study time, the material has been a easy for me to follow since starting around the 20th Sept 2025. I understand that I can expand upon the basics learnt here, and am really looking forward to completing this course and going beyond. Thank you so much and blessed evening from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
By Silvija Rodis on 8/23/2023
there is not 15.5 hour course about Davinci Resolve, because there is "bonus" 3.5 hours course about VideaoScribe. Why? if i want it, i would bought it, but now it's pointless. few firs chapters of Davinci 17 is ok, bet the older one's are so slow, that even 1.5 speed doesnt help. some of the important topics was just presented, but it should dive deep into it. like green screen. seriously? the result was orange dog in green grass, and it is not good result. And there is a lot of repetitive information, but not the important one.
By J.E. Nickerson on 3/20/2023
I highly enjoyed this course on DaVinci Resolve. I am a very new user when it comes to this app and I was looking for a good course that would enable me to gain a basic understanding of color correction and editing. This course exceeded my expectations. When I finished the course, I had a basic understanding of how to use this app for my video editing needs.
By Ronald Y. Pong on 10/22/2022
So far, so good. Explanations are clear and the short videos make following along easy and not mentally taxing. I purchased this course a while back. The current version of DaVinci resolve is 18.5 as of this review. As you mentioned, most of the tools and performance are similar to version 15. However, there are a few added tools in the newer version. Please add some comments about these. Thanx.
By Richard Poppino on 4/11/2022
I purchased this course primarily as a review. I am mainly a stills photographer and only an occasional videographer. I have learned what I know about video editing entirely from online courses, including another one from Udemy. Because of the long lapses between my videos, I find I forget a lot. I needed something that would serve as an efficient review, focusing the things I sort of know into a more coherent, usable knowledge base. I find that this course is serving that purpose very well.
By Abraham Eliseo Cruz Herrera on 2/5/2022
This course is massive, in terms of content and quality. Video Editing is not something I have many skills on but it was easy to follow. DaVinci Resolve has a lot to offer, so maybe I will become a professional, who knows? (So far, I've done some personal works). Unfortunately, due to the lack of proper equipment I cannot use the Software as much as I'd wanted to, but I'm confident I gained the basic knowledge I need for the future.
By Bob Edens on 7/28/2021
I do have some experience with video editing but resolve was a bit overwhelming. This course helped me overcome that and I've improved my skillset a lot. the part 2 of the course is poorly organized, out of order, he is describing an old version the tools are there but not where they are on his screen and not always named the same. never once did he describe what "clipping" is. (thats the one that stood out to me)
By Dan Goodell on 3/4/2021
I'm loving this. I'm starting out as a total beginner with Resolve, as well as video editing in general. Kashif is a great teacher. I took Phil's Lightroom course and it was fantastic and am also taking his Photoshop class. All three I highly recommend. Update: Halfway through the course and I'm still loving it. Kashif is awesome. On-line Video School straight up knows how to educate.
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