The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17

The Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 17 features hundreds of advanced tools for compositing, animating titles and 2D graphics, generating particle systems and 3D effects for use in feature films, music videos, commercials, and much more. This official hands-on training guide teaches you how to create visual effects and motion graphics directly inside DaVinci Resolve, without importing or exporting large media files between applications. You’ll learn how its node-based interface makes it easy to quickly build sophisticated effects and quickly make changes.
What You’ll Learn
• Navigation of the Fusion page interface
• Combining optimal takes with the split screens 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 auxiliary mattes
• Rotoscoping to produce clean traveling mattes
• Animating 2D and 3D text
• Creating a film credit roll
• Working in a 3D environment with cameras, lights, and textures
• Performing 3D camera tracking and integrating set extensions
• Building fantastic particle effects
• Applying LUTs and Resolve color management
• Setting up node pipelines that are processor efficient
• Dozens of tips and tricks throughout the book that will transform how you work!
Who This Book Is For
This book is designed for compositors, editors, colorists, or any artists wanting to learn how to create visual effects and motion graphics in DaVinci Resolve 17. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons to get up and running quickly. If you’re a professional switching from another application, you’ll find lessons that cover everything from basic titling and motion graphics to keying, sky replacement, 3D camera tracking, and more.