Mastering DaVinci Resolve 20: Unlock AI-Driven Editing: From First Cuts to Cinematic Finishes – Hands-On Strategies for Modern Filmmakers In a world where story and deadlines are in constant conflict, Mastering DaVinci Resolve 20 by Evan Brooks is your ultimate guide. This book treats AI not as a replacement for the editor's creative vision but as a powerful assistant that provides leverage to achieve professional results faster. What You'll Learn: AI-Driven Workflows: Master AI-enhanced tools like IntelliScript for text-based editing, Magic Mask for quick subject isolation, and AI-powered audio cleanup to build rough cuts and polish projects with unprecedented speed. Project-Based Learning: Don’t just read—build. Each chapter culminates in a concrete project, from creating a 60-second story to mastering a podcast segment with professional audio. You'll learn the core fundamentals of editing, color correction, visual effects in Fusion, and audio mixing in Fairlight. Practical Strategies: Learn to navigate the entire post-production pipeline within a single application. The book provides hands-on steps, pro tips, and troubleshooting guides to help you confidently handle everything from timeline mastery and keyboard shortcuts to exporting for YouTube, film festivals, and streaming platforms. For Every Filmmaker: Whether you're a beginner using the free version or a professional pushing the limits of the Studio version, this book is designed to help you build muscle memory and repeatable workflows. You will learn to balance automation with artistry and use AI to augment your decisions, not to fabricate reality. Mastering DaVinci Resolve 20 is more than a guide—it’s a workbook that will help you ship finished projects, meet client deadlines, and maintain full creative control in the age of AI.
