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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)**
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#### **① FAST CUTTING (Cut Page)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **"Smart Edit" Mode** (Auto-aligns clips when trimming).
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- **Quick Splits** (`Ctrl/Cmd + B` to cut clips on the fly).
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- **Jump Cuts** (Delete dead air between sentences).
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- **Pro Tip:** Use the **"Speed Ramp"** tool (right-click clip → "Retime Controls") for B-roll pacing.
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#### **② COLOR (Instant Aesthetic Upgrade)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Apply a LUT** (Color Page → Right-click node → 3D LUT → "Rec709" for starters).
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- **Vibrant Skin Tones** (Use the "Hue vs. Sat" curve to boost oranges/reds).
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- **Exposure Fix** (Drag the "Gamma" wheel up if your face is too dark).
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- **Pro Tip:** Save your favorite look as a **"Power Grade"** (right-click → Save as preset).
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#### **③ TEXT & CAPTIONS (For Engagement)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Auto Captions** (Edit Page → Right-click audio → "Subtitles → Auto Transcribe").
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- **Animated Text** (Effects Library → Titles → "Lower Thirds" or "Pop-Up").
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- **Emoji Overlays** (Drag PNGs into the timeline).
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- **Pro Tip:** Use the **"Fusion Title Templates"** for flashy text (e.g., "Trending Now" styles).
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#### **④ AUDIO (Clear Voice + Beat Sync)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Voice Isolation** (Right-click audio → "Clean Audio").
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- **Music Ducking** (Auto-lower music when you talk: Fairlight → select track → "Auto Duck").
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- **Beat Cut Editing** (Snap cuts to the music waveform).
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- **Pro Tip:** Use **"Audio Keyframes"** (drag volume line) to emphasize punchlines.
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#### **⑤ EXPORT (Optimized for TikTok/Reels)**
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- **Key Settings:**
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- Format: **H.264**.
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- Resolution: **1080x1920 (9:16 vertical)**.
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- Bitrate: **15,000 kbps** (balance quality/file size).
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- **Pro Tip:** Enable **"Hardware Encoding"** (faster exports).
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### **2. Ignore These (For Now)**
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- **Fusion VFX** (Unless you want animated stickers).
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- **Advanced Color Grading** (Stick to LUTs + quick fixes).
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- **Multi-Cam Editing** (Overkill for solo vlogs).
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### **3. Workflow Cheat Sheet (Vlog/TikTok)**
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1. **Import** clips + music (Media Page).
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2. **Cut Page:** Trim dead air, speed up slow parts.
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3. **Edit Page:** Add captions, text, emojis.
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4. **Color Page:** Apply LUT + brighten face.
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5. **Fairlight:** Voice Isolation + music ducking.
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6. **Deliver:** Export 1080x1920, 24-30fps.
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### **4. Quick Wins for Viral Edits**
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🔥 **Hook in 3 Seconds:**
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- Start with a **zoomed-in "face reaction" clip** (use "Retime Controls" for speed ramp).
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🔥 **Trending Text Effects:**
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- Use Fusion’s **"Swipe" or "Typewriter" titles** (search in Effects Library).
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🔥 **Beat Sync Cuts:**
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- Cut on the **music’s bass hits** (watch the waveform peaks).
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### **5. Practice Project**
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**Task:** Edit a **15-second TikTok clip**.
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- **Requirements:**
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- Hook in first 3 sec.
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- 1 text pop-up.
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- 1 speed change (slow-mo or fast-forward).
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- Auto Color + captions.
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### **Why This Works for Vlogs/TikTok**
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- **Speed:** Cut Page is faster than Canva once you learn shortcuts.
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- **Engagement:** Eye-catching text/color keeps viewers watching.
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- **Audio:** Clean voice + music = "pro" vibe.
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**Next Step:** Try editing a **real clip you’ve posted on TikTok** in Resolve—compare the two!
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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**
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#### **① CUT & EDIT PAGES (80% of Your Work)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Timeline Editing** (Drag/drop clips, split with `Ctrl/Cmd + B`).
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- **Trimming** (Use `T` to toggle trim modes, `J/K/L` for playback).
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- **Transitions** (Right-click between clips → Add crossfade/dip to color).
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- **Why?** Faster than Canva once you learn shortcuts.
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#### **② COLOR PAGE (Biggest Quality Boost)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Auto Color** (One-click fix in the Color page).
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- **Adjust Contrast/Saturation** (Use primary wheels).
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- **Apply LUTs** (Right-click → 3D LUT → Browse presets).
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- **Why?** Makes your videos look cinematic instantly.
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#### **③ TEXT & TITLES (Better Than Canva)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Basic Titles** (Edit Page → Titles → Drag to timeline).
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- **Fusion Templates** (Effects Library → Titles → Drag "Animated").
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- **Why?** No watermarks, fully customizable.
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#### **④ AUDIO (Fairlight Basics)**
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- **Key Skills:**
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- **Volume Adjustments** (Click audio clip → drag volume line).
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- **Noise Removal** (Right-click audio → "Voice Isolation").
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- **Why?** Clean audio = more professional than TikTok/Canva.
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#### **⑤ EXPORT (Deliver Page)**
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- **Key Settings:**
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- Format: **QuickTime (for quality)** or **H.264 (for social media)**.
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- Resolution: **1080p or 4K**.
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- Bitrate: **10,000–50,000 kbps** (higher = better quality).
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- **Why?** Avoid compression artifacts from Canva/TikTok.
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### **2. Ignore These Until Later**
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- Fusion (VFX) – Too advanced for now.
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- Advanced Audio Mixing – Stick to volume adjustments.
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- Multicam Editing – Overkill for simple projects.
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### **3. Workflow Cheat Sheet**
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1. **Import** clips (Media Page).
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2. **Cut/Edit** (Cut or Edit Page).
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3. **Color Correct** (Color Page → Auto Color + tweak).
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4. **Add Titles** (Edit Page → Titles).
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5. **Adjust Audio** (Fairlight Page → Voice Isolation).
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6. **Export** (Deliver Page → YouTube 1080p preset).
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### **4. Quick Wins to Build Confidence**
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- **Fix Bad Lighting**: Use Color Page → "Shadow" wheel to lift dark areas.
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- **Smooth Cuts**: Add a 0.5s crossfade between clips.
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- **Instagram-Worthy Text**: Use Fusion’s "Animated Titles" presets.
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### **5. Practice Project**
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**Task:** Edit a 1-minute vlog/short.
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1. Cut clips on the timeline.
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2. Apply Auto Color.
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3. Add one title.
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4. Export and compare to Canva.
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### **Why This Works**
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You’re focusing on the **highest-impact, lowest-effort tools** first. Once these feel easy, dive deeper (e.g., Fusion for motion graphics).
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Want a **customized 80/20 plan** for your type of videos (e.g., gaming, vlogs)? Let me know!
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