Media Lab: Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve

About this event:

Dive deep into the world of video editing with DaVinci Resolve! Uncover the secrets of professional editing, colour grading, and using sound in our 4-week hands-on course and improve your visual storytelling skills.

Join experienced filmmaker Rowan Devereux of The Story Mill to discover the power of this industry-leading platform for video editing that is free to download and use on your personal computer.

Whether you’re creating videos for content, work presentations or you’re an aspiring filmmaker, don’t miss this chance to develop skills using an industry-leading video editing suite with personalised guidance in a supportive and collaborative environment!

Please note, this course is a four-week commitment, Wednesdays 4-25 March 5:30-7:30pm, so please ensure you can attend all sessions before booking.

Week 1: Editing Fundamentals and File Management Focus

In the first week, immerse yourself in the world of DaVinci Resolve. Be introduced to editing workflows and tools. Set up a project and learn to assemble a rough cut of a scene.

Week 2: Refining the Edit and Storytelling

Delve deeper into the art of editing and understand how editorial choices affect story and tone. Shape performance and rhythm by using transitions, titles, fine cutting techniques, and trimming to restructure scenes.

Week 3: Colour Grading for Mood and Meaning

This week create a colour grade and learn to change the feel of a scene using colour. Apply corrections, contrast, colour temperature and saturation, while matching shots within a scene.

Week 4: Sound Design, Music and Final Delivery

In the final week put the finishing touches on your project, bringing it to life by cleaning up dialogue, adding sound effects and music. Learn to apply final checks and export the polished product for different platforms.

Cost: $27.50 for four sessions.

Age: 16+

Skill level: No previous experience required.

Equipment: Computers are available for use in the Media Lab. If you would prefer to work from your own device, we encourage you to do so. Please select BYO device ticket type and download and install DaVinci Resolve (free version) on your computer.

Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.

About the Facilitator:

The Story Mill is a boutique production company founded in 2019 by the dynamic and quirky duo Sophie Saville and Rowan Devereux. They are both accomplished filmmakers with a passion for storytelling and a wealth of experience across all stages of film production. Together, they bring years of industry expertise, having worked on a variety of projects ranging from independent films to commercial productions. Rowan and Sophie are dedicated to empowering aspiring filmmakers by sharing practical skills, creative techniques, and professional insights to help participants bring their cinematic visions to life.

About the Media Lab and Digital Tools collection:

The Media Lab boasts a professional studio set up with a cyclorama wall, green screens, studio lights and Surface Studios with the full Adobe Creative Cloud. The digital tool library contains cameras, recording equipment and other digital accessories that can be borrowed for free with your library membership.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• Program swapping is not permitted.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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