Long Flat Shadows in DaVinci Resolve: What You Need to Know!

Learn how to create long, flat shadows in the free verison of DaVinci Resolve with this step-by-step tutorial.

This guide walks you through the process of building a unique aesthetic using the Fusion page. You will learn how to create a new Fusion composition, add it to your timeline, and precisely manipulate elements to achieve the desired look. It is a straightforward method for anyone looking to expand their motion graphics toolkit without needing paid plugins.

Mastering these techniques helps you add professional flat shadows to your projects, elevating your overall video editing workflow. By following these steps, you gain better control over your visual elements and can implement this specific style whenever your project requires it.

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In this video, Jay Haynes teaches how to create long, flat shadows in the free verison of DaVinci Resolve. Learn the basic step-by-step techniques to master these long, flat shadows in DaVinci Resolve fusion. This DaVinci Resolve tutorial will help you get started!

Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:15 – Set Up
0:30 – Set up the Text
0:53 – Creating the Effect
3:27 – Adding a Background
3:59 – Changing the Color of the Shadow
5:20 – Making the Text Black
6:51 – Animating the Text
7:06 – Outro

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