Top training resources for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer

Whether you've been cutting footage for years or are just starting out, there's always something new to learn in the world of video editing. But there are so many ways to do that learning these days that it can be a little hard to know where to start! 

This article is your go-to guide for boosting your skills with three big hitters in professional video editing software:

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Avid Media Composer
• DaVinci Resolve

On each, we've broken down the resources into four main categories:

1. Official Training: Straight from the software developers themselves.

• Pros: Accurate, comprehensive, and often updated with new features.
• Cons: Can sometimes be dry, heavily technical, and may lack real-world application examples.

2. Third-Party Courses: Structured learning from industry professionals.

• Pros: Often project-based and taught by experienced editors.
• Cons: Can be expensive and may not cover the latest software updates.

3. YouTube Tutorials: Free and easily accessible video guides.

• Pros: Plenty of it, often covering specific techniques or problems.
• Cons: Quality can vary, and they may lack comprehensive coverage.

4. Community Forums: Connect with fellow editors and troubleshoot problems.

• Pros: Great for specific questions and real-world problem-solving.
• Cons: Can be time-consuming to find answers, and advice quality may vary.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to learning. Some editors thrive on structured courses, while others prefer to dive in and learn by doing. The key is to experiment and find what works best for you. The goal isn't to use every resource but to find the mix that keeps you engaged, challenged, and improving. 

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Adobe Premiere Pro

Official Training Resources

https://adobevideotraining.com/ — Beginner and advanced training that helps you learn how to edit video, animate motion graphics, and even become an Adobe Certified Professional.

Adobe's Official Premiere Pro Tutorials — Adobe's comprehensive collection of tutorials, ranging from beginner to advanced levels.  

• Sort by skill level or duration.
• Provides assets for use. 

3rd party training

• LinkedIn Learning: Premiere Pro
• Udemy: Premiere Pro
• CreativeLive: Premiere Pro
• SkillShare: Premiere Pro

YouTube/Independent Training

Official Playlist: Become The Premiere Pro

Official Playlist: Film Riot x Adobe Video: Mastering Premiere Pro & After Effects

https://www.youtube.com/@PremiereGal  
“Hi! I'm Kelsey, the Creator of Premiere Gal. Video Editing and creativity is a journey. I hope my tutorials and resources can help make your journey more smooth and fun!”

• 522K subscribers
• 545 videos
• 37,591,281 views    

www.youtube.com/@JavierMercedes
“On this channel you will find video editing tutorials for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, video and audio production tips, and video/audio tech reviews.”

• 257K subscribers
• 473 videos
• 23,863,809 views

https://www.youtube.com/@PremiereBasics
“New Adobe Premiere Pro tutorials for beginners and advanced users every week!”

• 499K subscribers
• 300 videos
• 27,918,039 views

Community forums and discussion boards

• https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro/bd-p/premiere-pro
• Reddit: r/premiere
• Creative Cow Forums: Premiere Pro
• Discord: Premiere Pro

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Avid Media Composer

Official Training Resources

• Official Avid video tutorials —  A comprehensive collection of official tutorials and courses, including certification programs.
• Official Avid Media Composer Documentation

3rd party training

• LinkedIn Learning: Media Composer
• Udemy: Avid Media Composer
• Domestika: Avid Media Composer 

YouTube/Independent Training

Official: Avid Media Composer Tutorials

@HansTheEditor
“I'm Hans Ole, a LA based documentary film and TV editor.”

• 7.04K subscribers
• 28 videos
• 538,633 views

@Prof.Harris

• 702 subscribers
• 52 videos
• 36,533 views

@InsideTheEditRoom
“I'm an Avid offline Editor based in the UK and I've worked on all kinds of film/tv projects. One day chatting with a fellow Assistant we realised that most of what we knew we learned from jobs / other people / youtube trolling and software release notes. As much as I loved film school (shout out to Unitec, New Zealand class of 2010!!!) it's not where I learned the vast majority of my knowledge and skillset.”

• 4.07K subscribers
• 113 videos
• 167,881 views

Community forums and discussion boards

• Official Avid Forums
• Reddit: r/avid
• Creative Cow Forums: Avid Media Composer

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DaVinci Resolve

Official Training Resources

• Certified DaVinci Resolve Training
• Support Notes

3rd party training

• LinkedIn Learning: DaVinci Resolve
• Udemy: DaVinci Resolve
• CreativeLive: DaVinci Resolve
• SkillShare: Davinci Resolve

YouTube/Independent Training

Official channel: @BlackmagicDesignOfficial

@CullenKelly
“Professional colorist, image scientist, and educator obsessed with the power of a well-crafted image. I'm committed to helping my fellow filmmakers realize their creative vision in camera and in the grade.”

• 70K subscribers
• 248 videos
• 3,212,333 views

@DarrenMostyn
“I am a Certified Master trainer for Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve and have talked about my work at seminars across the world, and regularly train colourists & editors from beginners to advanced. I Love to share knowledge from my 30 years in the broadcast industry, 18 years as a colorist and 14 years on DaVinci Resolve.”

• 163K subscribers
• 122 videos
• 6,917,120 views

@JayAreTV
“High-quality post-production tools and tutorials. JayAreTV mainly focuses around DaVinci Resolve and Fusion.”

• 89.9K subscribers
• 437 videos
• 9,945,636 views

Community forums and discussion boards

• Blackmagic Official Forum
• Reddit: r/davinciresolve
• Creative Cow Forums: DaVinci Resolve
• Discord: DaVinci Resolve
  
  

Next Steps

Editing is a never-ending journey toward perfection, and hopefully, these resources have helped you take the first few steps.

As you progress, try to step out of your comfort zone—follow new tutorials, engage in discussions, or tackle challenging projects. Each experience enhances your versatility as an editor.

The video editing landscape is constantly evolving. By leveraging diverse learning resources, you keep up and position yourself to innovate and excel.

Whether it's your first or thousandth edit, keep exploring, learning, and creating. Your next edit could be your best!