Audio Editing & Production with Fairlight in DaVinci Resolve

Learn audio post-production with Audio Editing and Production with Fairlight in DaVinci Resolve, part of our music and sound short courses in Sydney.

This practical course introduces you to Fairlight, the professional digital audio workstation (DAW) built directly into DaVinci Resolve, one of the world’s most powerful (and free) video editing platforms. Whether you’re creating YouTube videos, podcasts, online ads, eLearning content, or short films, strong audio editing skills are essential. High-quality sound can elevate your work instantly, while poor audio can undermine even the best visuals.

In this hands-on audio editing course, you’ll learn how to edit, clean, mix, and enhance sound using industry-standard tools, without the need for expensive audio software. You’ll develop practical skills to improve dialogue clarity, reduce background noise, sync audio to video, and apply professional effects that give your projects a polished finish.

You’ll work directly in Fairlight, learning how to navigate the interface, manage audio tracks, and understand key digital audio concepts such as signal flow, levels, and balance. Through guided exercises, you’ll practise editing voice recordings, applying EQ and compression, working with music beds and ambient sound, and exporting finished audio suitable for multiple platforms.

Designed for beginners, content creators, and creatives working across video, media, and education, this course provides a clear and accessible introduction to audio post-production. Fairlight is available in the free version of DaVinci Resolve, making this an ideal option for anyone looking to build professional audio skills using free, industry-grade tools.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this audio editing course, you should be able to:

• Navigate the Fairlight interface within DaVinci Resolve;
• Edit and clean up audio recordings for video or podcast use;
• Apply EQ, compression, noise reduction, and other audio effects;
• Sync audio with video content for professional-quality results;
• Create a basic sound mix using music beds, ambient sounds, and dialogue;
• Export your final audio in high-quality formats for web, social, or broadcast platforms.

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Course content

This Fairlight audio training course will cover:

• Introduction to DaVinci Resolve and Fairlight audio tools
• Digital audio fundamentals and signal flow
• Editing, cutting, and cleaning dialogue and ambient sound
• Using EQ, compression, reverb, and noise reduction
• Audio sweetening and clarity techniques
• Syncing sound to visuals with narrative intent
• Mixing audio for balance, clarity, and impact
• Exporting audio for video, podcasts, and online platforms

Who this course is for

This beginner audio production course is ideal for:

• Content creators and video editors wanting better audio workflows
• Podcasters and voiceover artists seeking cleaner, richer sound
• Educators and business owners creating online courses or presentations
• Freelancers and creatives exploring free audio post-production tools
• Anyone interested in learning audio editing with DaVinci Resolve

Course venue

This course will be offered online over Zoom.