DaVinci Resolve · Beginner to advanced
Learn to see.
Learn to grade.
Turn uncertain adjustments into deliberate decisions. Learn color correction and grading in DaVinci Resolve, one real shot at a time.
Explore the academyComing soon. Preview the planned learning path.
From the YouTube
community.
Selected viewer feedback on Ebb Friday’s free DaVinci Resolve tutorials. Get a feel for the teaching before exploring the academy.
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Eight examples. A world of possibilities.
See the difference.
Learn the decisions.
Explore Ebb Friday’s color grading work, up close. Then follow a practical DaVinci Resolve learning path to build the eye, the technique and the confidence behind your own images.
01 / Grading comparison
A clean starting point.
Great looks begin with a balanced image. Start your learning path with exposure, white balance and the scopes.
02 / Grading comparison
Contrast with intention.
Go beyond making an image brighter or darker. Learn to judge depth, detail and the shape of light.
03 / Grading comparison
Color that belongs together.
Build an eye for relationships between colors, then use Resolve’s tools to make deliberate adjustments.
04 / Grading comparison
Guide the eye.
Learn how selective corrections and Power Windows can help direct attention where the story needs it.
05 / Grading comparison
Keep the image believable.
Develop a disciplined approach to skin tones, saturation and the small details that make a grade feel natural.
06 / Grading comparison
Bring the look together.
Connect your technical corrections to a creative direction, then carry that direction across a scene.
07 / Vision 6 film emulation
A film-inspired finish. ARRI Alexa.
See the Vision 6 Kodak 2383 film-emulation example for ARRI Alexa. In the academy’s planned look-building lessons, learn how to evaluate a LUT and shape the image around it.
08 / Vision 6 film emulation
A cohesive look. RED footage.
Explore the Vision 6 film-emulation example for RED. Build toward a repeatable workflow that carries your creative intent across different shots.
Portfolio examples by Ebb Friday, shown in their original website order. These are showcase films; academy lessons are in production.
View the full portfolio ↗Understand the image.
Learn what the scopes reveal, how color management works, and what to fix before building a look.
Make the scene work.
Balance faces, shape attention and match different angles so the story flows across every cut.
Finish with confidence.
Build an intentional palette, handle revisions and check the actual file you deliver.
From your first node
to the final scene.
A planned path of 24 practical lessons. Start with the fundamentals, then combine the skills in a complete four-shot grading session.
A place to keep
getting better.
Work through the core path, revisit the lessons you need, and put each idea into practice. Founding membership pricing is being planned.
Monthly
$19 USD / monthProposed founding rate. Flexible monthly access to the published lesson library.
Annual Save $79 against 12 monthly payments
$149 USD / yearProposed founding rate. One annual payment for a full year of published lessons.
Enrollment is not open. No payment is collected from this preview. Final pricing, renewal terms, release schedule and included support will be confirmed before launch.
See the planned lessonsBefore you begin.
Is this for complete beginners?
Yes. The path begins with project setup and image interpretation, then builds toward selective corrections, shot matching, looks and delivery. You should be comfortable with basic computer file management.
Do I need Resolve Studio?
The core path uses standard Resolve grading tools. The noise-reduction lesson includes a clearly labeled Studio demonstration and a free-edition evaluation path. Optional effects are identified in their lessons.
Are the videos available now?
The course is in production. This preview shows the planned learning path and practice assignments. Enrollment will open when the initial lessons and hosting are ready.
How do I cancel my membership?
After you enroll, you can cancel future renewals from the customer account you used to join. Open Account, choose Digital products or Subscriptions, select your academy membership, then choose Go manage subscription if shown and confirm Cancel subscription. Your access continues through the billing period you have already paid for.
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Will this automatically grade all my footage?
This academy teaches you to make and evaluate grading decisions in DaVinci Resolve. It is a learning membership, with exercises that build toward grading a complete scene.