Digital video editing

What is the course about?

This is an introduction to the professional editing programme DaVinci Resolve and the basic principles of editing moving image footage. We'll guide you through the essential tools and how to work with professionally shot material to cut your own movie. We will cover various aspects of editing, both the technical and the more conceptual - including inserts and overlays, A/B rolls and narrative sequencing concepts, sound management and output.

This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

- An overview of the Da Vinci Resolve interface
- The basics of the editing process
- Importing footage (with audio)
- Performing some basic edits like insert and overlay
- Manipulating volume
- Exporting your project in an appropriate format.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Identify different windows and their roles in Da Vinci Resolve
- Import footage with audio
- Perform an insert and overlay edit
- Tell the difference between the two
- Use key frames to manipulate the sound
- Export the project (make a movie) in an appropriate format.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is designed for complete beginners/ learners, though experience with other editing software will be an advantage. Basic computer literacy and skills are also important.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught using Zoom for the live sessions with your tutor using a range of techniques including workshops, short lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, group and individual assistance, online hand-outs and assignments. You will receive an email before your session starts with details of the live session link.
Learners will be expected to join and participate in activities posted on the shared Google Classroom.
We use Google Classroom E-learning platform as a key component of the course. All notes, resources and assignments are stored in the Google Classroom, and interaction with fellow students via the class stream and peer feedback is actively encouraged. You will be sent an email with the necessary information and will need to login into your Google classroom before the course starts, please sign in before the class begins so we can get straight on with the lessons!

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

• You will be taught using Zoom for the live sessions with your tutor. You will receive an email 2.5hrs before your session starts with details of the live session link. Please be aware you will need to check your email address associated with your account within this window.
• We use Google Classroom E-learning platform which will store all tasks/notes/resources/ demo videos You will n eed to login into our Google classroom before each session starts.
• You will need a computer or laptop. Ideally with a fully updated google Chrome browser.
• Using headphones with microphones will block out all room noise in sessions.
• You will require a good broadband connection as mobile data 3G/4G or a mobile dongle will not provide sufficient Bandwidth for live sessions.
• You will need access to DaVinci Resolve on your computer (please test it runs before class! Downloading it is not enough).

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Have a look at our vast film and video offer on the links above. Alternatively feel free to contact the department on visual.arts@citylit.ac.uk to discuss options with our friendly subject specialists.