DaVinci Resolve: Audio Compression and Dynamics

All demos from “Introduction to DaVinci Resolve - [Full Course] for Beginners (2026)”

1. 14:012:39Importing and previewing media in DaVinci ResolveCasey demonstrates how to use the Media Storage panel to hover-scrub and preview footage before dragging clips into the Media Pool to import them into a project.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
2. 16:432:19Organizing media with BinsThe video shows how to create and name Bins in the Media Pool to organize footage into folders, including a demonstration of dragging system folders directly into the bin list.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
3. 26:442:02Syncing external audio with videoCasey demonstrates the 'Auto Sync Audio' feature using waveforms to replace low-quality camera audio with high-quality boom mic recordings.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
4. 33:034:21Basic timeline editing and trimmingA walkthrough of adding clips to the timeline and using the selection tool to trim the start and end points of video segments.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
5. 42:191:11Setting In and Out pointsCasey shows how to use the Source Viewer to set 'In' and 'Out' points (I and O keys) to select specific portions of a clip before adding them to the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
6. 47:291:05Splitting clips and inserting footageDemonstration of splitting a clip using the Razor tool or keyboard shortcuts to insert a new shot in the middle of an existing sequence.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
7. 58:381:59Using the Trim Edit modeCasey demonstrates the Trim Edit tool to perform ripple trims, slips, and slides, allowing for precise adjustments without leaving gaps in the timeline.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
8. 1:14:582:09Adjusting clip properties in the InspectorCasey uses the Inspector panel to modify video transform properties including zoom, position, and rotation.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
9. 1:20:481:10Applying OpenFX to clipsThe video shows how to drag effects like blurs and stylized filters from the Effects panel onto timeline clips and adjust their parameters.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
10. 1:24:434:35Animating titles with keyframesCasey demonstrates how to create a text title and use keyframe diamonds in the Inspector to animate its position over time.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
11. 1:39:272:40Multicam editing in the Cut PageCasey uses the Sync Bin in the Cut Page to automatically align multiple camera angles by audio and quickly switch between shots.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
12. 1:58:571:04Introduction to Fusion nodesA basic demonstration of the Fusion page, showing how to connect a Media In node to a Blur node and then to a Media Out node to create a visual effect.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
13. 2:04:246:04Creating a smoke trail with Fast Noise and MasksCasey uses a Fast Noise node and a Polygon mask in Fusion to generate a localized smoke effect over a landscape shot.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
14. 2:18:444:56Day-for-night conversion in FusionA complex node workflow demonstration involving brightness adjustments, color tinting, and localized light masks to turn a daytime house shot into a night scene.DaVinci Resolve· Video to Video
15. 2:40:461:33Tracking motion in FusionCasey demonstrates using the Tracker node to follow a moving subject and attach a text graphic that moves with them.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
16. 2:47:311:10Using Magic Mask (Studio Version)A demonstration of the AI-powered Magic Mask tool to automatically isolate a person from the background for localized color effects.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
17. 3:02:383:24Setting up Color ManagementCasey shows how to enable DaVinci Wide Gamut color management in project settings and tag Log footage with the correct Input Color Space.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
18. 3:36:034:11Applying a Timeline-wide lookThe video shows how to switch from Clip nodes to Timeline nodes to apply a consistent color grade across every shot in the project.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
19. 3:57:061:46Secondary corrections with WindowsCasey demonstrates using Power Windows (masks) to isolate a subject's face for specific brightness adjustments without affecting the rest of the frame.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
20. 4:03:420:57Tracking Power Windows in the Color PageA demonstration of the built-in tracker in the Color Page to make a circular mask follow a subject's eyes as they move.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
21. 4:49:322:05Audio Compression and DynamicsCurrentCasey demonstrates using the Dynamics panel in Fairlight to apply compression to dialogue, leveling out the volume for better clarity.DaVinci Resolve· AI Audio Editor
22. 5:02:293:47Exporting video in the Deliver PageA guide to setting up render jobs, choosing codecs like H.265 or ProRes, and adding them to the Render Queue for final output.DaVinci Resolve· AI Video Editor
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1. 4:49:322:05Audio Compression and DynamicsCurrentCasey demonstrates using the Dynamics panel in Fairlight to apply compression to dialogue, leveling out the volume for better clarity.Casey Faris
2. 20:402:05Mix audio levels using the Mixer and MetersThe demo shows how to use the Audio Meters to monitor decibel levels and adjust volume for individual clips or entire tracks via the Mixer panel.Justin Brown - Primal Video
3. 24:210:45Normalizing audio levelsThe instructor demonstrates how to use the 'Normalize Audio Levels' function to automatically bring quiet dialogue up to a target true peak of -1dB.Content Creators
4. 25:330:39Applying a Compressor in FairlightA quick demonstration of using the Dynamics window in the Fairlight page to turn on a compressor for equalizing audio volume swings.Content Creators
5. 1:00:301:20Adding and mixing background musicThe instructor shows how to drag music onto the timeline and use the Mixer or Inspector to lower the volume so it doesn't overpower the dialogue.Content Creators
6. 1:42:562:24Syncing sound effects to on-screen motionThe instructor demonstrates frame-by-frame alignment of 'pop' and 'whoosh' sound effects to match the visual timing of titles and transitions.Content Creators
7. 16:590:29Apply audio filters to sound effectsThe video shows how to add a lowpass filter to a whoosh sound effect to create a cinematic rumble.Resolve Cut
8. 22:141:18Adjusting audio levels on the timelineA demonstration of using the audio meters to identify clipping and dragging the white volume line on a clip to normalize audio levels.Ben Claremont
9. 24:531:17Adding background music and audio fadesThe user shows how to add a music track, lower its volume relative to dialogue, and use the fade handles to create a smooth exit.Ben Claremont
10. 9:591:25AI Music Editor for track shorteningShows how to use the AI Music Editor to automatically shorten a song to a specific duration while maintaining a natural-sounding beat and ending.Justin Brown - Primal Video
11. 11:261:01AI Audio Assistant for automatic mixingDemonstrates the 'Audio Assistant' tool which automatically balances dialogue and music levels for a YouTube-standard mix.Justin Brown - Primal Video
12. 28:340:38Create audio fadesThe video shows how to use the manual fade handles on audio clips to create smooth fade-ins and fade-outs for music.Justin Brown - Primal Video