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DaVinci Resolve 16

DaVinci Resolve 16 is the industry-standard post-production platform used by professional editors, colorists, and sound designers to edit, color grade, visual effects, and audio mix in a single application. This course equips video professionals with real-world skills to overcome inefficient workflows, preparing them for Blackmagic Design’s official certification. With over 250 certified trainers globally, demand for DaVinci Resolve expertise continues to grow across film and broadcast industries.

Prepare for the Blackmagic Design Certified User exam with Koenig’s 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on practice with DaVinci Resolve 16’s full toolset. Gain confidence in professional editing, color correction, and Fairlight audio workflows to advance into roles like senior colorist or post-production supervisor.

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Course Overview

DaVinci Resolve 16 by Blackmagic Design is a comprehensive course designed for video editors, colorists, and audio post-production professionals seeking mastery in one of the industry’s most powerful all-in-one creative platforms. While officially categorized under open-source software due to its free version, DaVinci Resolve 16 is developed and certified by Blackmagic Design, preparing users for the Blackmagic Design Certified User exam—a proficiency-based online assessment consisting of 50 questions delivered in one hour. This training serves roles such as assistant editor, color correction specialist, and sound designer, with growing demand across film, television, and digital content studios. Over 250 certified trainers and more than 100 training centers worldwide support the program, reflecting widespread adoption by media production companies leveraging DaVinci Resolve for high-end post-production workflows.

The course covers key components of DaVinci Resolve 16 including the Cut Page, Edit Page, Fusion Page, Color Page, Fairlight Audio, and Deliver Page, using official Blackmagic Design training materials. Students engage in hands-on labs by working through real-world projects from the official *Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 16* book, importing lesson files into the DaVinci Resolve software environment on Mac or Windows. They build full timelines, apply visual effects using node-based compositing in Fusion, perform primary and secondary color corrections, utilize PowerWindows and tracking tools, mix audio with FairlightFX, and deliver final outputs to formats like YouTube and Vimeo. A culminating project involves editing a multi-camera interview, grading footage for consistency, adding motion graphics, and producing a broadcast-ready master file—mirroring actual studio deliverables.

This training prepares candidates for the Blackmagic Design Certified User certification, recognized within the film and broadcast industries for validating professional-grade skills in editing, color grading, and audio post-production. Certified professionals report career advancement opportunities, with mid-level editors and colorists earning average salaries between $50,000 and $90,000 annually in North America, depending on experience and region. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with instructor-led, Guaranteed-to-Run sessions using official courseware, ensuring students gain practical expertise through structured, real-time guidance. Completing the DaVinci Resolve 16 course empowers creatives to confidently enter or advance in high-demand media production careers with a globally respected skill set.

What You'll Learn

Configure multicam projects using the legacy DaVinci Resolve 16 Cut and Edit pages to execute professional non-linear editing workflows.
Calibrate color grades through DaVinci Resolve 16 primary and secondary correction tools to implement node-based color pipeline management.
Composite visual effects using the DaVinci Resolve 16 Fusion node-based environment to integrate complex motion graphics.
Execute audio post-production using DaVinci Resolve 16 Fairlight bus routing and FairlightFX to achieve professional broadcast standards.
Render dynamic titles and animations using DaVinci Resolve 16 customizable templates to automate motion graphic sequences.
Export high-quality final projects from DaVinci Resolve 16 using specific codec settings to optimize delivery for digital distribution platforms.

Skills You'll Gain

Course: DaVinci Resolve 16 by Blackmagic Design. Note: This is a legacy training module focusing on version 16, though core workflows remain applicable to current versions 18 and 19. Skills gained: DaVinci Resolve Cut Page, DaVinci Resolve Edit Page, DaVinci Resolve Color Grading, DaVinci Resolve Fusion VFX, DaVinci Resolve Fairlight Audio, Color Correction, Primary Color Adjustments, Secondary Color Correction, Power Windows Tracking, Node-Based Compositing, Fusion Visual Effects, Audio Post Production, Loudness Normalization, Dolby Atmos Mixing, Title Animation, Timeline Editing, Media Management.

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Basic understanding of video editing concepts (such as timelines, clips, and transitions)
  • Familiarity with operating computer systems and file management
  • General knowledge of multimedia file formats and video codecs
  • Comfortable with navigating software interfaces
  • Interest in learning post-production techniques for video and audio
  • No prior experience with DaVinci Resolve is required, but any previous experience with other video editing software is beneficial
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Career Outcomes

72%

of DaVinci Resolve 16 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+18%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DaVinci Resolve 16 certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

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  • Professional Video Editor
  • Expert Colorist
  • Post-Production Specialist
  • Film Editor
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • Freelance DaVinci Resolve 16 Editor

Companies Hiring

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Netflix Warner Bros. Discovery The Walt Disney Company Amazon Studios Sony Pictures Entertainment Universal Pictures Company 3 Technicolor Blackmagic Design Paramount Global

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