This official hands on training guide introduces you to a core set of visual effects compositing tools in five easy lessons. You’ll learn how to create visual effects directly inside DaVinci Resolve, without importing or exporting large media files between applications. You’ll also discover how Fusion’s node based interface makes it easy to quickly build commonly requested visual effects and quickly make changes.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of compositing using nodes
- Combining optimal takes with the split screen technique
- Tracking objects using the point tracker and planar tracker
- Compositing with multi layer PSD files
- Advanced sky and sign replacement
- Green screen compositing with the delta keyer and clean plate
- Rotoscoping to produce clean traveling mattes
- Two addendum chapters on how to create motion graphics.
Who This Book Is For
This book is designed for editors and colorists wanting to learn how to create visual effects, as well as artists transitioning from other visual effects applications. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons that introduce how the Fusion page integrates with the other pages as well as core concepts and user interface navigation. If you’re a professional switching from another application, you’ll find lessons that cover the fundamentals for keying, sky replacement, and tracking, as well as dozens of tips and tricks that will transform how you work!
