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Got it! For **vlog/TikTok-style videos**, speed, engagement, and visual polish matter most. Heres 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 Fusions **"Swipe" or "Typewriter" titles** (search in Effects Library).
🔥 **Beat Sync Cuts:**
- Cut on the **musics 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 youve 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**), heres 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: **10,00050,000 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 Fusions "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**
Youre 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!