Fusion 301 - Visual Effects Techniques
(previously Pro VFX in Fusion)
Hollywood-Quality VFX at Your Fingertips!
Professional VFX training that skips the years AND the thousands you'd spend at film school.
For intermediate Resolve users ready to create amazing cinematic VFX.
In this course you'll learn:
✅ Real-world techniques used in professional VFX workflows—layered, logical, and immediately actionable.
✅ How to approach complex shots with confidence, using strategies that pros use daily.
✅ The why behind compositing decisions, so you can build better-looking shots from scratch—not just follow steps blindly.
✅ Fusion-specific workflows that go beyond what generic VFX tutorials offer.
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This DaVinci Resolve course unlocks your ability to make MOVIE MAGIC!
Fix It in Post!
Rescue rough shots and polish footage like a pro.
Add the Impossible!
Castles, skies, lightsabers—make it all feel real.
Seamless Green Screen!
Clean keys and pro-level composites, fast.
Faster, Better VFX!
Sharpen your results and speed up your workflow.
Why We Made This Course
From all of us at Ground Control, this VFX course is more than just a training—it’s our way of saying:
You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.
Our mission has always been simple: to empower DaVinci Resolve editors to confidently create anything they can imagine. Whether it's lightsabers, digital set extensions, clean green screen keys, or full-on cinematic effects, we believe you can do it—and we’re here to help you every step of the way. The truth is: you don’t need to be a visual effects wizard to create incredible work. You just need the right guidance, a bit of clarity, and a crew that’s got your back.
This course was built with heart, experience, and a whole lot of respect for the creative process. No matter where you're starting from, we've built this so anyone can do it—you'll feel supported, encouraged, and ready to bring your wildest ideas to life.
We believe in you. Let’s do this—together.
— Casey & The Ground Control Crew
Could This Be Exactly What You Need?
If you've ever had thoughts like these...
- “I’ve watched Fusion tutorials, but my VFX still don’t look professional.”
- “I can handle basic comps, but complex shots feel overwhelming.”
- “I’ve hit a plateau and don’t know how to break through.”
Then you're not alone. AND you're in the right place!
You’re past beginner mode - You just need a roadmap to go from capable to confident.
Maybe you’ve followed countless tutorials, only to end up with muddy composites, bad keys, or shots that just don’t feel believable.
You compare your work to the pros—and it’s discouraging.
Not because you lack talent, but because no one’s shown you how to level up.
So, that’s why we made this course—
- To take the guesswork out of Fusion.
- To help you fix what’s not working.
- To give you the tools and clarity you’ve been missing.
If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally see your work match your vision—you’re exactly who this course was made for.
Fusion 301 - Visual Effects Techniques
Take your editing skills from basic to brilliant — and make your own short film along the way.
Here's What You'll Learn...
✅ How to use Fusion to bend reality — add castles, skies, lightsabers & more
✅ How to seamlessly blend CGI with live-action for believable, cinematic results
✅ How to master green screen compositing, motion tracking, and masking
✅ How to fix shots in post, speed up your workflow, and rescue your footage like a pro
✅ The why behind compositing decisions, so you can build better-looking shots from scratch—not just follow steps blindly.
Sooo... What's Inside?
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL VFX!
The Golden Rules of VFX
Explore the overarching concepts of visual effects, set realistic expectations, and get lined up to make some movie magic!
Your VFX Arsenal
Dive deep into the essential tools for visual effects in Resolve. We’ll go over the major techniques to combine images, blend them together, and get your comps looking realistic!
VFX Workflow Secrets
Explore the little, but incredibly important aspects of compositing that help your work look better, and save you major time! Understand why nodes work together in certain ways, and how you can avoid the common “Fusion Gotchas” and composite without frustration!
Rock Roto & Master Masks
Learn to use the almighty mask tool in Fusion. We’ll explore the best ways to quickly and accurately isolate parts of the image to give you the maximum flexibility for any shot!
Professional Green Screen Techniques
Learn everything you need to know about how green screen works. Learn how to get crisp, clean keys every time and how to match your footage with the background. This is essential for anyone wanting to put characters in unique environments!
VFX To The Rescue! Fixing Problems with VFX
Sometimes production just doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes you have to “fix it in post” We’ll take a look at techniques for fixing common problems like painting out production gear, creating clean plates in post, and combining shots to save a take!
The Magic of 3D Renders
We’ll dive into the wide world of compositing 3D renders, including separate render passes and layers, isolating elements with mattes, and enhancing renders to look more realistic!
Incorporating GFX and 3D with VFX
Visual effects isn’t all lasers and green screen. Sometimes we need to generate add motion graphics, interfaces, HUDs, and other elements to live action footage. This is where VFX and raw creativity collide!
Final Project
Put your skills to the test with our final project that includes green screen, rotoscoping, 3D renders, generative effects, transparency modes, and EVERYTHING we’ve learned in the course. Try it yourself, then we’ll do it together. A FANTASTIC way to cement the knowledge you’ve gained and turn you into a top-notch VFX artist!
Get our Fusion 301 course today and score these exclusive bonuses!
BONUS #1 - Color Management for VFX with Pro Colorist Chloe Tavel
In this special BONUS WORKSHOP, we discuss the best techniques for the ULTIMATE color managment workflow for visual effects artists. Casey talks with Chloe Tavel (aka: FrenchieColor), a professional colorist about how to ensure TOP NOTCH quality when working on visual effects. This is a GOLDMINE of color wisdom, shoved into a VFX workshop!
BONUS #2 - How to Work With Bad Green Screen
Sometimes, mistakes happen. Green screen is simple when everything goes right, but what if your footage is too dark, or there are wrinkles in the green screen, or the key just doesn’t seem to work? We’ll look at how to key even the WORST examples of green screen in this BONUS WORKSHOP.
Here's What Some of Our Customers Have Said...
“Wow.”
I can't actually believe some of the stuff I'm able to create in Fusion now, at the start of the course it would’ve been unimaginable to me.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jason
“Clear Explanations.”
Easy to follow and a relaxed mood which helps with concentrating on what is important. Also, the discord is a really nice place if you have questions or want to share thoughts.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sander
“Worth Every Penny.”
There is something far more efficient about learning from a well-crafted course versus the hit-and-miss of YouTube grazing.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David
Meet Your Instructor
Casey Faris has been teaching DaVinci Resolve for more than 13 years. His experience spans broadcast television, color grading for short films and advertisements, and over a decade in the content creation space since the early days of YouTube.
After getting his start in compositing with After Effects, Casey discovered a passion for sharing what he’s learned, breaking down complex concepts into lessons that are both engaging and easy to understand.
His goal is simple: to empower editors at every level to confidently tell their stories and unlock their creative potential through video.
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Finally Start creating whatever you can imagine today!
✅ Use Fusion to bend reality — add castles, skies, lightsabers & more
✅ Seamlessly blend CGI with live-action for believable, cinematic results
✅ Master green screen compositing, motion tracking, and masking
✅ Fix shots in post, speed up your workflow, and rescue your footage like a pro
✅ Learn the why behind compositing decisions, so you can build better-looking shots from scratch—not just follow steps blindly.
Create Hollywood Style Visual Effects in Fusion!
This DaVinci Resolve course unlocks your ability to make MOVIE MAGIC!
