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DaVinci Resolve is the only solution that combines editing, colour correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post-production all in one software tool.
This short course focuses on the operational skills participants need to work with DaVinci Resolve to edit, colour grade and create visual effects for their own projects and future employment.
Fusion is built into DaVinci Resolve and features a node based workflow with a vast array of 2D and 3D tools. Fusion is ideal for everything from quick fixes such as retouching and repairing shots to creating Hollywood calibre effects.
This course gives participants an overview of how to create visual effects and motion graphics inside of DaVinci Resolve, reducing the need to import and export footage between software applications.
The course covers:
Basic project set-up
Importing media using the scene cut detector
Importing media using an EDL
Primary grading controls and basic grading
Secondary grading controls
Nodes
Importing media using an AAF
Keying Shapes
Tracking
Stabilisation
Node trees
External Mattes
OFX Plugins
Film Convert
Making a LUT
Exporting
This course is suitable for participants interested in a career in post-production, visual and/or digital effects, or are at an early stage in their post-production career.
Freelance Rate: £425
Corporate Rate: £850
Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.
Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.
Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.
NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines
NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form
If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.
This course is not currently open for applications.
Please join our mailing list to receive updates as they become available, or email scotland@nfts.co.uk to register your interest.