Got it! For **vlog/TikTok-style videos**, speed, engagement, and visual polish matter most. Here’s the **refactored 80/20 guide** tailored to fast-turnaround, eye-catching edits:  

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### **1. Master These 5 Tools (Vlog/TikTok Priorities)**  
#### **① FAST CUTTING (Cut Page)**  
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **"Smart Edit" Mode** (Auto-aligns clips when trimming).  
  - **Quick Splits** (`Ctrl/Cmd + B` to cut clips on the fly).  
  - **Jump Cuts** (Delete dead air between sentences).  
- **Pro Tip:** Use the **"Speed Ramp"** tool (right-click clip → "Retime Controls") for B-roll pacing.  

#### **② COLOR (Instant Aesthetic Upgrade)**  
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Apply a LUT** (Color Page → Right-click node → 3D LUT → "Rec709" for starters).  
  - **Vibrant Skin Tones** (Use the "Hue vs. Sat" curve to boost oranges/reds).  
  - **Exposure Fix** (Drag the "Gamma" wheel up if your face is too dark).  
- **Pro Tip:** Save your favorite look as a **"Power Grade"** (right-click → Save as preset).  

#### **③ TEXT & CAPTIONS (For Engagement)**  
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Auto Captions** (Edit Page → Right-click audio → "Subtitles → Auto Transcribe").  
  - **Animated Text** (Effects Library → Titles → "Lower Thirds" or "Pop-Up").  
  - **Emoji Overlays** (Drag PNGs into the timeline).  
- **Pro Tip:** Use the **"Fusion Title Templates"** for flashy text (e.g., "Trending Now" styles).  

#### **④ AUDIO (Clear Voice + Beat Sync)**  
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Voice Isolation** (Right-click audio → "Clean Audio").  
  - **Music Ducking** (Auto-lower music when you talk: Fairlight → select track → "Auto Duck").  
  - **Beat Cut Editing** (Snap cuts to the music waveform).  
- **Pro Tip:** Use **"Audio Keyframes"** (drag volume line) to emphasize punchlines.  

#### **⑤ EXPORT (Optimized for TikTok/Reels)**  
- **Key Settings:**  
  - Format: **H.264**.  
  - Resolution: **1080x1920 (9:16 vertical)**.  
  - Bitrate: **15,000 kbps** (balance quality/file size).  
- **Pro Tip:** Enable **"Hardware Encoding"** (faster exports).  

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### **2. Ignore These (For Now)**  
- **Fusion VFX** (Unless you want animated stickers).  
- **Advanced Color Grading** (Stick to LUTs + quick fixes).  
- **Multi-Cam Editing** (Overkill for solo vlogs).  

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### **3. Workflow Cheat Sheet (Vlog/TikTok)**  
1. **Import** clips + music (Media Page).  
2. **Cut Page:** Trim dead air, speed up slow parts.  
3. **Edit Page:** Add captions, text, emojis.  
4. **Color Page:** Apply LUT + brighten face.  
5. **Fairlight:** Voice Isolation + music ducking.  
6. **Deliver:** Export 1080x1920, 24-30fps.  

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### **4. Quick Wins for Viral Edits**  
🔥 **Hook in 3 Seconds:**  
   - Start with a **zoomed-in "face reaction" clip** (use "Retime Controls" for speed ramp).  

🔥 **Trending Text Effects:**  
   - Use Fusion’s **"Swipe" or "Typewriter" titles** (search in Effects Library).  

🔥 **Beat Sync Cuts:**  
   - Cut on the **music’s bass hits** (watch the waveform peaks).  

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### **5. Practice Project**  
**Task:** Edit a **15-second TikTok clip**.  
- **Requirements:**  
  - Hook in first 3 sec.  
  - 1 text pop-up.  
  - 1 speed change (slow-mo or fast-forward).  
  - Auto Color + captions.  

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### **Why This Works for Vlogs/TikTok**  
- **Speed:** Cut Page is faster than Canva once you learn shortcuts.  
- **Engagement:** Eye-catching text/color keeps viewers watching.  
- **Audio:** Clean voice + music = "pro" vibe.  

**Next Step:** Try editing a **real clip you’ve posted on TikTok** in Resolve—compare the two!  

Want a **template project file** with pre-set titles/transitions? I can share a link! 🚀

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Absolutely! Following the **80/20 rule** (mastering the **20% of tools that give 80% of results**), here’s a streamlined guide to learning DaVinci Resolve efficiently:  

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### **1. Master These 5 Core Areas First**  
#### **① CUT & EDIT PAGES (80% of Your Work)**
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Timeline Editing** (Drag/drop clips, split with `Ctrl/Cmd + B`).  
  - **Trimming** (Use `T` to toggle trim modes, `J/K/L` for playback).  
  - **Transitions** (Right-click between clips → Add crossfade/dip to color).  
- **Why?** Faster than Canva once you learn shortcuts.  

#### **② COLOR PAGE (Biggest Quality Boost)**
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Auto Color** (One-click fix in the Color page).  
  - **Adjust Contrast/Saturation** (Use primary wheels).  
  - **Apply LUTs** (Right-click → 3D LUT → Browse presets).  
- **Why?** Makes your videos look cinematic instantly.  

#### **③ TEXT & TITLES (Better Than Canva)**
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Basic Titles** (Edit Page → Titles → Drag to timeline).  
  - **Fusion Templates** (Effects Library → Titles → Drag "Animated").  
- **Why?** No watermarks, fully customizable.  

#### **④ AUDIO (Fairlight Basics)**
- **Key Skills:**  
  - **Volume Adjustments** (Click audio clip → drag volume line).  
  - **Noise Removal** (Right-click audio → "Voice Isolation").  
- **Why?** Clean audio = more professional than TikTok/Canva.  

#### **⑤ EXPORT (Deliver Page)**
- **Key Settings:**  
  - Format: **QuickTime (for quality)** or **H.264 (for social media)**.  
  - Resolution: **1080p or 4K**.  
  - Bitrate: **10,000–50,000 kbps** (higher = better quality).  
- **Why?** Avoid compression artifacts from Canva/TikTok.  

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### **2. Ignore These Until Later**  
- Fusion (VFX) – Too advanced for now.  
- Advanced Audio Mixing – Stick to volume adjustments.  
- Multicam Editing – Overkill for simple projects.  

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### **3. Workflow Cheat Sheet**  
1. **Import** clips (Media Page).  
2. **Cut/Edit** (Cut or Edit Page).  
3. **Color Correct** (Color Page → Auto Color + tweak).  
4. **Add Titles** (Edit Page → Titles).  
5. **Adjust Audio** (Fairlight Page → Voice Isolation).  
6. **Export** (Deliver Page → YouTube 1080p preset).  

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### **4. Quick Wins to Build Confidence**  
- **Fix Bad Lighting**: Use Color Page → "Shadow" wheel to lift dark areas.  
- **Smooth Cuts**: Add a 0.5s crossfade between clips.  
- **Instagram-Worthy Text**: Use Fusion’s "Animated Titles" presets.  

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### **5. Practice Project**  
**Task:** Edit a 1-minute vlog/short.  
- **Do ONLY these steps:**  
  1. Cut clips on the timeline.  
  2. Apply Auto Color.  
  3. Add one title.  
  4. Export and compare to Canva.  

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### **Why This Works**  
You’re focusing on the **highest-impact, lowest-effort tools** first. Once these feel easy, dive deeper (e.g., Fusion for motion graphics).  

Want a **customized 80/20 plan** for your type of videos (e.g., gaming, vlogs)? Let me know!