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Hi @paultsworld :) Do you mean softness? I can't seem to attach an image to my response, but on the colour page when you select your window type, the menu on the right of it will have different options: 'transform' and 'softness'. Under 'softness' you can select it for outside and inside the selection. I think that will work for you. Let me know if you need a screenshot.

@@mariatlloydthank you Maria. Yes, that’s exactly what I meant and thank you for that extra info - really useful.

@@paultreviews You're welcome. I'm pleased that was useful for you.

I'm pleased that you're still enjoying the videos, Ane. Thank you very much for your continued support. It is much appreciated :)

@@nashidtravels you're welcome! I hope that you're enjoying your DaVinci journey 😊

@@Ane-kh3yp you're welcome, Ane 😊 yes, it's amazing what you can find on your doorstep.

@RichardChristy-sd9hf Yes, this has caught me out so many times! Glad that you found it useful. Let me know if there's anything else that I can help you with.

@@RichardChristy-sd9hf Enjoy! 😁

@@RichardChristy-sd9hf I'm pleased that you found it useful. Yes, they take a bit of practice, but they can be really useful once you've got the hang of them.

@louisaguiseauthor Haha, thanks! I'm used to her wanting to be in the middle of things, now. If only she was happy to meet new people! She'd love all the attention. 😂

@@mparves3530 Thank you 😊 I'm pleased that you've found this useful. Let me know if there's anything else that you'd like to see.

​@@mariatlloyd Maria I support your work also I am thankful to you.💚

@@mparves3530 Thank you so much 😊

@@shivamnandiofficial Thank you. I’m pleased that you found it useful. Let me know if there are any other videos that you'd like to see. 😊

@@Ane-kh3yp Great to hear that you found this useful, Ane. Yes, it's a great feature. Enjoy, and let me know how you get on. 😊

I hadn't heard this expression before. Thank you! 👍

Hi Abigail 🙂 Absolutely! It's amazing how something so clear and obvious to us can end up being interpreted in a different way by someone else. I'm pleased that you found the episode useful.

@@mariatlloyd I did I really enjoyed it found the format nice and easy to follow.

@abigailslade3824 Oh, that's great. I've found some bits that I'd like to improve already. All part of the process 😁

Interesting! Pop me an email and let's take a look 😀 My email is: mariateresalloyd@gmail.com

@@mariatlloyd thanks I am a new member of caversham writers which is where I heard of you, I wish you well with the podcast.

@@mariatlloyd I will email you in the morning.

@abigailslade3824 Great to hear that you're part of Caversham Writers! In that case, I'll see you at one of our upcoming meetings. I look forward to it 😊

@@Ane-kh3yp I'm pleased that you found it useful, Ane. 😊 It's sometimes the smallest tweaks that make the biggest difference.

@Ane-kh3yp Thank you, Ane! I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Yes, Louisa was excellent. I hope that this helps you. 😊

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad this has made you think. - Louisa

@paultsworld haha! 😂 well, funny in hindsight, but in the moment, it's the furthest thing from funny! I hope this helps you when you're making your content going forwards. It's so easy to do silly mistakes in the moment, but lots of these small mistakes can't be rectified in post. Happy filming! 😊

@@Ane-kh3yp Thanks for your lovely comment, Ane! Yes, it's so easy to forget things, especially when we're busy. I'll be sure to pass on your greeting to Rosie 😁

@annthomas9516 you're so welcome! Thanks for watching, and let me know if I can do anything to help you in your editing journey. 😊

@@paultsworld same here! It was a source of great frustration until I figured out this shortcut. I'm pleased that you've found this useful, too!

@@mariatlloyd I keep forgetting these short cuts - so I keep re-watching your videos 😀 Great for your watch time 👍

@paultsworld haha, thanks, Paul. I thought I had put the shortcuts in the video description, though, under time codes precisely so that it would save you time and you didn't have to rewatch the videos! You're right, though, I can't see them now. I'll see if I can update the descriptions to include the list. That will make it easier for you.

@@mariatlloyd so kind of you!

@@paultsworld This is now done :)

Well done, @paultsworld that's great to hear! You must be getting very proficient with DaVinci, now. 😊

@@mariatlloyd Yes Maria, I'm now only using Davinci. Even did a bit of cloning today ;-) I've been tinkering with the Hue v Sat as well - made a big difference.

@@paultsworld oh that's great news! I can't wait to see some of your work. Tag me when you have something ready.

I can't remember the shortcuts... Imagine this, a person who cannot memorize the shortest route to get to the location 😄

@coffeelover1456 I don't think that's strange at all. It depends on how often you use the route! These I use these often but there are others that I use rarely and cannot remember at all! 😅 Just find the ones/ methods that work best for you 😁

You're welcome, Ane! Yes, shortcuts can be so helpful 😊 hope your editing is going well.

Glad you found it helpful, Paul. Let me know if you'd like to see anything else.

Good idea! Yes, I'm planning to do some fusion videos. What parts of fusion woukd you like to learn more about?

@@mariatlloyd how about something 3d

@Mr.MacaronSama_Gaming ooo interesting! Yes, I'll take a look. I haven't done that yet, so it will be interesting one.

Glad you enjoyed it, Ane! 😊 You're rrally building up your library of knowledge, now.

Thank you, Ane! It's always great to know if you find these useful. Yes, I hope that you have a lovely week 😊

Thanks for your message, @Paultsworld . If the clips are shot in the same area/ same lighting then you can select a clip (or multiple clips) that you want to change and then right click on the edited one and select 'shot match to this clip'. You can also do this using gallery stills. Depending on what you wanted to do I think LUTs would be the best option to get a specific look. I haven't tackled these yet, but there are some good videos out there if you'd like to explore these more. 🙂

@@mariatlloyd thank you Maria, that’s very useful. I’ll try them out.

Hi there! Many thanks for your message. I'm always happy to discuss collaborations. You can message me on: mariateresalloyd@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks, Ane! Glad you're still enjoying them. I hope that you have a lovely week. 😃

Glad you found it useful @Mr.MacaronSama_Gaming 😊

​@@mariatlloyd What I learned through out the year about da vinci is that when it comes to editing.. your imagination and creativity is limit.​

Hi @christian-Schubert Many thanks for your comment! That is a really good suggestion to add that extra step to check the white parts. Yes, this is very much a cheat way to do this, and a professional will be able to spot the flaws a mile off. I’ve found it a helpful first step, though. My hope is to do another video at a later stage to replace this one (and others) and show a better approach. I'm looking forward to getting to that stage!

Hi @hethfilms Thank you very much for your comment! That's really helpful. I can't remember where I picked this up from now, but you're absolutely right, I wouldn't use shot match if I'd made other changes to the clip. I'll try out the copy-paste approach later. Thanks, again!

@@mariatlloyd Sure thing! I just had way more instances of shot match not working and screwing with the image, then getting good results out of it. So I usually stay away from it. ;) Maybe as a follow up idea for a future video you can talk about color management and working with log footage and combining different cameras by shot matching them using the color checker.

@hethfilms ooo, that's a great idea! A great way to get more colour management practice. I've just seen that you have a great variety of videos on your channel. I'll take a look! Out of interest, given your extensive experience, is there an area of DaVinci resolve that you recommend beginners focus on learning? Something that will make the most difference to the videos they make?

Great suggestion, again! I think the best thing to do is to do the colouring first and then mask afterwards. I'll put something together on this next for you.

@@mariatlloyd Thnx Maria 😉

Thank you, Ane! I'm pleased that you found it useful 😊

Hi Paul, I'm very pleased to hear that you're getting to grips with DaVinci! I think it's good that you've already got your Premiere Pro background. Interesting to hear about your audio issue. Those little things are so easy to do! I also want to tackle audio in detail at some point. The noise reduction feature is great, but it needs a little practice, I think. Do keep me up-to-date on your DaVinci journey. It's great to hear about your progress from the perspective of someone who is transitioning to DaVinci. 😊

@@mariatlloyd I certainly will keep you updated as I watch your videos. 👍

Ooo, that's interesting! Do you have the link? Was this something that they changed in project settings? I think that in a world where high-quality videos are now - with a little know how - relatively easy to do. The next challenge is to make videos that are visually different. This does need to be faithful to the video content/theme itself, but if done well it can be so effective!

Hi! Thanks very much for your comment. Do you mean using DaVinci to animate your creations once you have them? It looks like this tutorial covers the animation of an existing image. Is this the sort of thing you're after?: czcams.com/video/NbtOPib0T40/video.html

@@mariatlloyd Yes.. I watched this video... AI voice kinda ticked me off.. I have watched some of your videos.. your explainations is very easy to understand. thats why I asked.😑I can't afford adobe after effects.

@Mr.MacaronSama_Gaming I'm with you! Leave it with me. I'll take a look at how to put together the animation together once you have your images 😊

​@@mariatlloyd Maria.. you don't have to work that hard for me.. Just 2 min tutorial would be enough...✌️😊

@Mr.MacaronSama_Gaming It's no trouble at all. If anything, I'm the one thanking you for giving me a really fun video idea! I can't wait to look into this. I'll be in touch!

So glad that you found it useful, @heathcliffBlair 😊 Let me know if there's anything I can do to help further.

That's great that you find the extra tips useful, Ane. Yes, I find if/how/when something can be put into practice is so important. Let me know if there's anything else that you'd find helpful. 😊

That's great to hear! I'm sure at some point I'll be using colours, too. They're great for the next level of organisation.

So pleased you're continuing to find them useful, Ane. I'll be sure to continue adding hints and tips. Thanks for the feedback. 😊

Thank you, Ane 😊 I'm so pleased that you're enjoying your DaVinci journey! Yes, I agree, lots of information can be too overwhelming. Repetition and putting anything you've learned into practice is a great way to learn. Until next time, take care 😊

Hi Paul, so pleased you're finding them useful. It sounds as if you have some great experience already, so if there are any more advanced features that you'd like to see, let me know. I hope your transition to DaVinci goes well 😊

@@mariatlloyd thank you. I will indeed let you know as I encounter problems. Certainly at the moment I am unsure about the timeline - moving all the clips along to make a gap, deleting a clip without the gap closing up, making the clip in the centre of the screen the active one being played rather than the play head moving about to the right of the timeline. Basically confidently juggling the timeline so nothing unexpected happens.

@paultsworld For deleting clips without things moving in the timeline ensure that you press backspace and not delete. Pressing delete closes the gap. Regarding the playhead, yes I (now) always ensure that the clip I want to edit is selected AND the playhead over it . I've had times where I've had the playhead in one place and I hadn't selected the clip. That did lead to a few very confusing moments. Does that help? I'll definitely do a video on this. Thanks for your comments.

@@mariatlloyd that’s so nice of you, thank you Maria. Nice tip with ‘backspace’ didn’t know that. I look forward to watching all your help in the videos. 👍

You're welcome, KieuTran 😊 I wish you luck in developing your colouring skills. Let me know if there's anything that I can do to help you further.

Lovely to see you again, Richard. Great suggestions! Yes, I can confirm that I have got videos on those planned. 😊 A nodes one will appear within the next month, and some colour grading ones towards the end of this series to bring everything together.

Thank you so much, coffee lover, for your lovely thoughts and comments. Yes, as a student myself, I thought it was important to break everything down to show people how they can quickly and easily understand video editing and develop their own skills and styles. I always think that once you understand how something works, it gives you so much freedom to do your own thing. Do let me know if there is anything that you'd like to see, or if you have a different approach to anything that I discuss. It's always interesting to know what others are doing 😊

You're welcome, Ane. Thank you for your continued support. Let me know if I can help you with any specific questions. 😊

You're welcome 😊

Glad you enjoyed it, Ane! Thanks for watching ☺