Davinci Resolve
Davinci Resolve: Colour Correction Basics
Learn primary colour correction, scopes and grading techniques in Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve. One day, beginner to intermediate level.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Introduction level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Mon 9 November 2026
Classroom
£395
Wed 18 November 2026
Live Online
£395
Mon 7 December 2026
Classroom
£395
Thu 17 December 2026
Live Online
£395
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Who this course is for
This course is for video editors, filmmakers, and content creators at beginner to intermediate level who want to learn professional colour correction and grading techniques in DaVinci Resolve to enhance the visual quality of their projects.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable with basic video editing concepts and have some familiarity with DaVinci Resolve's interface, or have attended our DaVinci Resolve Introduction course.
What you'll learn
Understanding the fundamentals of colour correction in DaVinci Resolve, enabling you to balance exposure, contrast and white balance for professional results.
How to use primary colour wheels and curves, empowering you to adjust highlights, midtones and shadows for precise tonal control.
Exploring the use of scopes and histograms, helping you accurately monitor luma, RGB balance and saturation while correcting footage.
How to apply node-based workflows, enabling you to organise your corrections and experiment with creative looks in a non-destructive way.
Understanding techniques for matching shots and normalising scenes, helping you achieve visual consistency across your entire project.
How to perform basic secondary grading using qualifiers and masks, empowering you to target and refine specific colours or areas of your image.
Exploring the process of exporting and delivering colour-graded projects, enabling you to optimise output for different platforms and client needs.
How to implement efficient grading practices in your workflow, helping you deliver more polished, visually engaging videos and stand out in your professional role.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
Set-Up
- Setting Up a project.
- The Project manager
- Databases
- Importing content
- Setting up locations
- Understanding the interface
- Interface overview
- The Media Page
- The editing Page
- The Color Page
- The Fairlight Page
- The Deliver Page
Workflows
- Importing Clips for Digital Dailies
- Editing in the Timeline
- Importing XML, EDL and AAF
- Working with Timelines
Colour Theory
- Understanding the Colour correction process
- Primary Corrections
- Secondary Corrections
- Grading
- Analysing a shot visually
- Analysing a shot using Scopes.
- Analysing and fixing Luminance issues
- Analysing and Fixing Chrominance Issues
Using Scopes and Correcting Luminance
- The Waveform monitor
- Customising the Waveform monitor
- Using the Colour Wheels interface
- Life, Gamma, Gain, Offset controls
- Adjusting Contrast
- Adjusting Exposure
- Using Curves to adjust Exposure and contrast
Using Scopes and Correcting Colour
- Analysing Colour balance problems
- Understanding the RGB parade
- Understanding The Vectorscope
- Fixing colour balance using the Colour Wheels
- Fixing Colour balance using Curves
- Fixing Colour Balance using the Primaries Bars
Grading
- Using the Hue Saturation Curve
- Understanding the Hue V Hue Curve
- Understanding the Hue Vs Lum curve
- Understanding the Lum Vs Sat curve
- Understanding the Sat Vs Sat Curve
- Using the RGB mixer
- Adding Blur
Grading Continued
- Secondary Correction
- Using the Qualifier
- Keying on Hue, Saturation and Luminance
- Adjusting the qualifier range
- Optimising a Key
- Using Windows (Masks)
- Tracking using Windows
- Using Nodes
- Adding Nodes
- Serial Nodes Vs Parallel Nodes
- Outside Nodes
- Layer Nodes
- Sizing - Cropping and scaling
- Adding Effects
- Amending Effects
- Keyframing Grades and effects
Using LUTS
- LUTs
- Using LUTs
- Importing LUTS
Grade Management
- Stills Gallery
- Light-table view
Grade Examples
- Creating a basic grade
Delivery
- Rendering Clips
- Adding handles
- Rendering a sequence
- Round Tripping
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Is this Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Davinci Resolve or have been using Davinci Resolve for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Davinci Resolve. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course?
Our Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course is extremely interactive. You will be using Davinci Resolve throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course?
For private classes in Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course?
We offer ongoing support to our Davinci Resolve: Basic Colour Correction and Grading course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Reviews
Our trainer was very approachable and knowledgeable.
Bond Pearce · Davinci Resolve: Colour Correction Basics — May 2026
Just finished a bespoke course in Photoshop and AI. Learned an awful lot. My trainer was very knowledgeable and was very happy to answer lots of questions that I had throughout. Highly recommend.
Rachel P — June 2026
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course.
Quadrotech — June 2026
The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.
UNICEF — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.
Adobe — June 2026
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Live Union — June 2026
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