Textbook in PDF format Boost your social media reach by using DaVinci Resolve 20 to create impressive micro-content with guidance from a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Learn how to make quick video content to engage and grow your audience Enrich your content with creative editing, graphics, color correction, and sound editing techniques Discover the latest features of DaVinci Resolve 20 to bring your creative ideas to life Book DescriptionMicro-content drives today's social media and business marketing, but poor editing and low-quality video can quickly turn viewers away. DaVinci Resolve helps you elevate your content using professional-grade technology trusted in Hollywood films, TV shows, and commercials. In this practical, beginner-friendly guide, Lance Phillips, a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner with over 30 years of teaching and industry experience, shows you how to create polished video content for social media, business, and the web using DaVinci Resolve. Selected sections of the book are presented in color to clearly illustrate visual workflows and key editing concepts. While the book is written using DaVinci Resolve 20, most workflows, techniques, and concepts apply to DaVinci Resolve 18 and later versions. You'll learn how to create complete short-form videos using the Cut page, apply efficient editing techniques such as split edits, syncing externally recorded audio, and recording voiceovers directly into your project. You'll also explore essential sound editing workflows and simple yet powerful visual effects, including green screen, split screen, and picture-in-picture. By the end of this book, you'll be able to confidently edit, finish, and publish short-form videos to platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Vimeo. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learn Edit and add effects to your videos quickly using the Cut page Export videos to various social media platforms Fix common video issues, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audio Enhance video visuals with green screen and other simple visual effects techniques Utilize AI in DaVinci Resolve Studio to speed up your work Understand common filmmaking terms, including codecs and video compression types Who this book is for This book is for budding content creators looking to improve their video editing skills. It's also useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve's advanced features. The book is a practical training guide for social media marketers, influencers, short film makers, small business owners, vloggers, and film/media studies students. A basic understanding of how to create your social media channels is enough. Most techniques in this book work with the free version of DaVinci Resolve, with selected features covered using DaVinci Resolve Studio