Learn how top creators actually go big

Master the skills that can take you from an average creator to a top-tier creator. Learn long form, short form,  brand deals, thumbnails, and brand deals.
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Master Editing
Design Thumbnails
Close Brand Deals
Master Editing
Design Thumbnails
Close Brand Deals
Master Editing
Design Thumbnails
Close Brand Deals
Master Editing
Design Thumbnails
Close Brand Deals
Master Editing
Design Thumbnails
Close Brand Deals
Master Editing
Design Thumbnails
Close Brand Deals

Who Is This For?

Creators

Level up your content and learn from industry leaders on how to script, shoot and optimize your content to grow your channel. Learn from the team that has worked with the worlds fastet growing and top creators.

Video Editors

Learn from the video editing experts who work behind the scenes with the biggest creators in the world to master the same techniques they use to bring in millions of views!

Designers

Learn from industry leading graphic designers who have worked and designed for the biggest creators in the world. These techniques and skills have been used to gain billions of impressions.

Managers

Master all the skills you need to manage and grow social media on any platform. You’ll not only learn how to grow channels, but also what to look for in editing quality, design, and negotiation for optimizing brand deal revenue!
Welcome to Dava

Leading Creator Education  That Helps You Grow Online

Most courses are taught by people who used to do the work. Dava is different. Our instructors are actively working with the biggest names in content creation right now. You learn what's working today,  not what worked five years ago.

Industry Professionals

Learn from instructors actively working with top-tier creators and brands.

Video-Based Learning

Comprehensive courses you can access anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Real Certification

Earn credentials that matter in the creator economy.

Choose Your Path to Mastery

Long form

Grow as a long form content creator

Learn how to fastest-growing & leading creators optimize their content, write their scripts, and more on how they go viral on YouTube. Learn which analytics are important, how to tell a great story that keeps your viewers engaged, and how to use all these strategies to go viral.

Learn

Step by step framework to retain viewers
Use analytics to your advantage
The ins & outs of content
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SHort form

Go bigger with short form content

Become the short form creator you need to be by learning how creators are going viral on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. You'll learn our strategies used by top creators, how to properly listen to your audience, and consistently post high quality content.

Learn

Script videos, define your audience, and more.
Step by step framework to get more views
Strategies used by top creators
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brand deals

Land better & higher paying deals

Learn how to master our framework that helps creators better manage their brand deals & build sustainable revenue. Understand your worth, build partnerships and negotiate your deals the way creators and managers are.

Learn

Negotiate high-quality brand deals
Long term partnerships with brands
Scaleable system to do lots of deals
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Editing

Learn how to edit like the top creators

Master the art of editing techniques used by top creators and content teams around the world. From short form editing, to long form editing, all the way to content strategies you can be using to grow and retain attention on social media.

Learn

Create & edit high-engaging videos
Animations, SFX, visuals and more
Techniques used by top teams
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thumbnails

Design thumbnails that actually get views

Design scroll-stopping thumbnails that drive clicks to your YouTube videos. Learn psychology, composition, ideation techniques, AI powered tools and design principles that top creators are using to have performing thumbnails.

Learn

Design thumbnails that actually work
Master the ins & outs of thumbnails
Techniques used by the pros
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Meet Your Instructors

Learn From Top Tier Industry Experts

Our instructors aren’t basic, they’re active experts who’ve built a multi-million dollar brand who work with thousands of creators. For years, they’ve helped new creators, mid-size creators, and industry giants with their editing, thumbnails, strategy, brand deals and more. Our instructors are not just fluff, they are who your favorite creators learn from.
Co-Founder of Dava

David Ruvalcaba

David Ruvalcaba is the Co-Founder of Dava, a full-service content production company helping creators around the world scale and grow their channels. He built Dava's editorial systems, quality standards, and training frameworks from the ground up, growing the team to 60+ full-time employees with a proven track record across creators at every level. He has been featured twice in Business Insider, recognized in Inc., and invited as an industry speaker at VidSummit, one of the largest YouTube creator conferences in the world.
Co-owner of Dava

Damian Lopez

Damian Lopez, known as damiandzn, is the Co-Owner of Dava and thumbnail designer for 100 Thieves — operating at the elite intersection of graphic design and audience psychology. His work has powered over 3,000,000,000 views for the world's top 1% of creators, from Jacksepticeye and Red Bull to Unspeakable and YMH Studios. Through visual storytelling and data-driven strategy, Damian continues to set the gold standard for YouTube packaging in the modern creator economy.
co-Founder of Dava

Vale Diaz

Vale Diaz is the Co-Founder of Dava, known worldwide for helping creators and businesses with strategy, negotiation, the business side, and editing. He's been featured in Business Insider, Inc., Dr. Phil, and more. He's worked with creators ranging from Jake Paul to the up-and-coming creator just starting to build their social media presence. Vale takes a pragmatic, data-backed approach built for long-term sustainability — no fluff, just what works.
Become Dava Certified

Dava Certified Badge

Dava Certified isn't just a badge—it's proof you've learned from professionals working with top-tier creators. Showcase your credentials and join an exclusive community of certified professionals.

Why get certified?

Learn from active industry professionals
Gain recognition in the creator economy
Showcase your credentials to potential clients or employers
Join an exclusive community of certified professionals
Add your Dava Certified badge to your portfolio, require your team to get certified, or just expand your skill set.

What You'll Learn

Comprehensive, video-based courses that take you from beginner to professional.
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Video Editing Course

Softwares You'll Master
Adobe Premiere Pro
AI tools
Start Learning How to Edit

Curriculum

File Organization and Storyboarding

To make a good video we need to come in with a plan. Staying organized and keeping important information stored in a quick and easy to access manner will help you be efficient in your editing and help make sure you capture every important detail.

Cut & Trim Videos Like A Professional

How to properly cut and format your videos in a way that is optimal for retention. The pacing of your cuts will dictate the flow of your entire video. If you want more views. You need to start by pacing your video properly.

Art Of Branding

Take a look at every creator you watch, there are indicators that help point the viewer to understand that they are watching you! Together we will talk about branding and build a branding guide to position you as a professional with consistent branding.

Transitions & Graphic Transitions

There is a right way to use transitions and there's 100 wrong ways to use them. I'll break down exactly when and how to transition across your video to keep viewers engaged.

Advanced Editing Techniques

There are so many different ways to edit a video. My job is to give you all the tools and techniques to make high quality videos. I will show you every technique that I use and how/when to implement them.
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Thumbnail Course

Softwares You'll Master
Adobe Photoshop
Thumbnailpilot
Other AI tools
Start Learning How to do Thumbnails

Curriculum

Why Thumbnails Matter & Time Allocation

Why thumbnails matter more than you think. Damian explains the billboard/first impression effect, thumbnail-first workflow, 3 golden rules, 80% rule, and how it all drives CTR + AVD growth. Level up your thumbnails now!

Psychology of the Click: Curiosity Gaps & Scroll Stoppers

The real psychology of YouTube clicks revealed. Damian breaks down curiosity gaps, scroll stoppers, exaggeration, and the grab attention + spark curiosity + promise payoff formula. Stop guessing — start getting clicks.

Ideation & Formats: Cross-Niche Borrowing

Stop copying your niche — start stealing ideas from movie posters, billboards, and magazines! Damian breaks down cross-niche ideation, sketch phase, asset prep, and winning frameworks to create thumbnails that stand out and drive clicks.

Core Design Principles: Composition & Clarity

Core thumbnail design principles: Composition = highway (clear eye flow), Clarity = zoom-out test, Rule of thirds, scale/realism, avoid clutter. Damian shows how to make thumbnails that actually get clicked

Color Strategy: Pop, Psychology & Contrast

Color strategy unlocked! Damian explains pop, brightness/contrast, color psychology (red, blue, green), complementary colors, and avoiding dumb mistakes to make thumbnails impossible to ignore.
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Brand Deals course

Techniques You'll Master
Finding deals
Negotiation
Closing
Start Learning How to do a Brand Deal

Curriculum

The Dava Brand Deals Framework

Managing brand deals should be easy -- not hard. Use our simple framework that we've tested with influencers all around the world.

The Perfect Way To Handle Inbound

Setting up your inbound deal flow starts with specific steps. Let’s dive into it.

How To Increase Your Creator Stock Value

It’s important to know that as a creator landing brand deals, we have to take a step back.

How To Negotiate Like A Pro

Did you know you are leaving so much money on the table? You need to learn how to sell yourself & use these strategies

Hire an "Assistant" to help with brand deals

One of the most UNDERRATED tips you can get front his program. You’re going to love this one.
Learning Experience

Learn At Your Own Pace, Keep Access Forever

100% Video-Based Learning

Every lesson is a professionally produced video. Watch, pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as you need.

Self-Paced Progress

No deadlines, no pressure. Move through the course at the speed that works for your schedule.

Lifetime Access

Once you enroll, the course is yours forever. Come back anytime to refresh your skills or learn something new.

Supportive Community

Connect with fellow students, share your work, and get feedback as you progress through the program.

Built for the Future

Every lesson is designed with tomorrow in mind, learn how to integrate AI into your creative and professional workflow from day one.

What You'll Leave With

In-Demand Skills

Master the techniques that top creators use daily. These aren't theory—they're practical skills you can apply immediately.

Portfolio-Ready Work

As you advance through the courses, you'll be able to create work that stands out.

Dava Certification

Earn your official certification and badge to display across all your professional profiles.
Wins & Testimonials

Real Students, Real Results

- Esteban P.
"When I started, I knew nothing about thumbnail design. Now I design for some of the world's biggest creators!”
Thumbnail Designer
- Amanda H.
"Before Dava, I felt like I was guessing. Now I understand my worth, lead conversations with confidence, articulate my value with ease. Higher-paying partnerships because of it."
Brand Deals Expert
- Daniel A.
"I was professionally editing videos for years, but wow, this training program leveled me up more than I expected."
Video Editor
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Tech With Tim

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creators we work with

Clients who trusted Dava

Dava-certified professionals have gone on to work with some of the biggest names in content creation.
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Jake Paul
Ian Boggs
Unspeakable
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Tom Scott
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Course Option 1

YouTube Long Form Editing

$995 USD

What's included

Hours of video content
Lifetime access
Course materials and resources
Dava Certification upon completion
Community access
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Thumbnail Design & Strategy

$995 USD

What's included

Hours of video content
Lifetime access
Course materials and resources
Dava Certification upon completion
Community access
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Course Option 3

Brand Deals

$995 USD

What's included

Hours of video content
Lifetime access
Course materials and resources
Dava Certification upon completion
Community access
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Course Option 4

YouTube Long Form Strategy

$995 USD

What's included

Hours of video content
Lifetime access
Course materials and resources
Dava Certification upon completion
Community access
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Course Option 5

Short Form Strategy

$995 USD

What's included

Hours of video content
Lifetime access
Course materials and resources
Dava Certification upon completion
Community access
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The Full Bundle - Full Access

This is the fastest path to becoming a complete content professional.
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What's Included:

All  courses (YouTube Long Form Editing, Thumbnail Design & Strategy, Brand Deals, YouTube Long From Strategy, Short Form Strategy)
XX+ hours of video content
Lifetime access to all courses
All templates, resources, and materials
Dava Certifications
Priority community access
Future course updates included

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"It's amazing!! Thank you so much. Let me know when the video & thumbnail are live!"

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“It's perfect! Thank you so much!! Love it.”

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frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you enroll

What is Dava Academy?

Dava Academy is the most comprehensive creators course that exists. Having worked with literally hundreds of channels and bringing in billions of views. We give you the opportunity to literally know everything we have spent over a decade learning. From editing, design, and actually making good content to get more views!

Who is this for?

Beginner Creator: Learn how to grow fast and build your channel.

Part Time Creator: You’ll learn how to implement expert level techniques to multiply your views and start scaling quickly.

Full Time Creator: Learn how to go and stay viral. Using strategies the biggest creators use everyday.

How long will I have access to the programs?

Your purchase will give you lifetime access to the program! As we update and add new content you will also have access to any future content for that particular program

Are these courses self-paced?

Yes you can go on your pacing. If you opt in for VIP coaching you will have a coach accessible to you to help implement these frameworks and systems to your content.

What if I don’t have a channel yet?

That’s completely fine, these systems we teach you are techniques the biggest creators in the world are using. So you can kick off your channel with the right foot forward.

Can I get a refund?

No. Because it is a digital product

How is this different from other courses?

Most courses is from the experience one just one creator. We work with hundreds of the biggest creators in the world with the same goal in mind. To grow the channel. Other courses teach you from their experience of just growing their own channel… we teach you our experience from growing hundreds of channels.

What softwares would I need?

For video editing and graphic design we highly recommend Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop. However, these techniques can work on any video editing platform.
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