Learning New Things

Video Tutorials on Video Tutorials

In preparation for the creation of my opening I decided to look at some video tutorials for editing. Mostly helpful things that will add some extra visual flair that I want. To me editing is very important but not in the sense of how flashy it is but in the correct usage of editing.

This video details how to create a VHS filter for Davinci Resolve. Which is the editing software that I will be using to make any types of edits for my opening. Auditory and Visually. The video gives everything I need to make it look like my opening is older if that Is what I want. Although I think that decision will be made after filming is done. I do think the effect would add to grit of my opening but I will only add it if needed.

This video was a good start that helped me to learn more about the general basics of how to use and animate text in Davinci Resolve. I do not plan on using the default transitions as shown in the video as I want something a bit cooler and less plain than the pre-made text effects.

And now that I have some knowledge on the basics of text editing in Davinci Resolve I looked at this tutorial for some more in depth information. Out of the text effects shown in the video I liked the last two and I plan on using them in my opening. The neon effect I really liked because it grabs your attention and makes sense to be used in my opening as the film is going to be internet concentric so it makes sense for the text to glow. The next text effect would be the writing effect. But i'd want to change it up to look more like typing than something being handwritten.