The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 20

by Chris Roberts, Simon Hall, Nahuel Srnec

The Beginner’s Guide To DaVinci Resolve 20 is a step by step training guide for both new and existing users. Using a project based approach, you will discover how to use the editing tools, grade your film using DaVinci Resolve’s legendary color correction tools, enhance your soundtracks with the Fairlight page, and build custom visual effects using the Fusion page. Download the FREE version of DaVinci Resolve 20 and start creating your own Hollywood caliber film and video projects today!What You’ll LearnHow to edit your own projects using the industry-standard editing tools in the edit pageNormalize audio levels, add sound effects and automatically mix music using the new Ducker track effectHow to read video scopes to adjust contrast, color balance and saturation for the perfect gradeCreate secondary corrections using unique intuitive tools such as the Color Warper and Color SliceHow to add Power Windows™, track objects and add ResolveFXHow to set up projects, sync and manage audio filesEnhance your audio editing and mixing using the Fairlight pageBuild your own titles and visual effects using the Fusion pageHow to deliver projects to a variety of formats including those for popular social media sitesDozens of tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work!Who This Book Is ForThis book is designed for both beginners and professionals. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons to get up and running quickly. If you’re a professional switching from another system, you’ll find lessons that cover everything from basic editing and trimming to working with audio, adding text, effects and more. You’ll also find dozens of pro tips and tricks that will help you make the switch to DaVinci Resolve!

640 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2025

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[Jordyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s good. I’ve dabbled in DaVinci for years but never had any formal training and usually work professionally in Premiere so I thought I’d start with the basics as I shift over. 70% of the book wasn’t new information to me but the other 30% had useful tools and shortcuts that I didn’t know, as they were DaVinci specific. I’m glad I spent the time. The writing style is clear and easy to understand, not stilted like an instruction manual or overly casual like a YouTube video. It strikes a good balance with very little romantic tension.

That said, despite the name as The Beginner’s Guide, I think the book would read best if you had some kind of editing base. It’s not The Idiot’s Guide, after all. At the very least you should have played around in Edits or CapCut for a few hours. Go on, you might go viral.