2D Compositing

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Compositing

PART 2 — CONTENTS

16 Controlling Image Processing and Resolution 410

17 Managing Color for Visual Effects 420

18 Understanding Image Channels 433

19 Compositing Layers in Fusion 470

20 Rotoscoping with Masks 495

22 Using the Tracker Node 547

23 Planar Tracking 582

24 Using Open FX, Resolve FX, and Fuse Plugins 589

Controlling Image Processing and Resolution Fusion’s Place in the DaVinci Resolve Image-Processing Pipeline Source Media into the Fusion Page Forcing Effects into the Fusion Page Output from the Fusion Page to the Color Page What Viewers Show in Different DaVinci Resolve Pages Managing Resolution In Fusion Changing the Resolution of a Clip Compositing with Different-Resolution Clips Sizing Between DaVinci Resolve Pages Color Bit Depths Understanding Integer vs. Float Setting Color Depth in Fusion Studio Combining Images with Different Color Depths Advantages of Floating-Point Processing Managing Color for Visual Effects Color Management All Compositing Is Math Introducing Color Management in Fusion Converting to Linear Gamma Applying LUTs to a Viewer Using Resolve Color Management Using ACES Color Management in Resolve Using OCIO for ACES Color Management in Fusion Applying OCIO LUTs in the Viewer Understanding Image Channels Channels in Fusion Types of Channels Supported by Fusion Fusion Node Connections Carry Multiple Channels Node Inputs and Outputs Node Colors Tell You Which Nodes Go Together Using Channels in a Composition Channel Limiting Adding Alpha Channels How Channels Propagate During Compositing Rearranging or Combining Channels Understanding Premultiplication The Rules of Premultiplication Alpha Channel Status in MediaIn and Loader Nodes Controlling Premultiplication in Color Correction Nodes Controlling Premultiplication With Alpha Divide and Alpha Multiply Multi Channel Compositing Compositing with Beauty Passes Working with Auxiliary Channels Auxiliary Channels Explained Propagating Auxiliary Channels Nodes That Use Auxiliary Channels Image Formats That Support Aux Channels Creating Auxiliary Channels in Fusion Compositing Layers in Fusion Applying Effects Adding a Node to the Tree Editing Parameters in the Inspector Replacing Nodes Adjusting Fusion Sliders Compositing Two Clips Together Adding Additional Media to Compositions Automatically Creating Merge Nodes Fixing Problem Edges in a Composite Using Composite Modes in the Merge Node Creating and Using Text Creating Text Using the Text+ Node Styling and Adjusting Text Using Text as a Mask Using Transform Controls in the Merge Node Building a Simple Green-Screen Composite Mapping Timeline Layers to Nodes in Fusion Pulling a Green-Screen Key Using the Delta Keyer Dealing with Spill Masking a Graphic Rotoscoping with Masks Introduction to Masks and Polylines Mask Nodes Polyline Types Converting Polylines from One Type to Another How to Use Masks with Other Nodes Attaching Masks to an Image for Rotoscoping Combining Multiple Masks Mask Inputs on Other Nodes Creating and Editing Polylines In‑Depth The Polyline Toolbar Selecting a Specific Polyline Polyline Creation Modes Protection Modes Closing Polylines Selecting and Adjusting Polylines Polyline Points Selection Moving Polyline Points Smoothing a Polyline Segment Linearizing a Polyline Segment Transforming Individual or Multiple Points Deleting Selected Points Editing Bézier Handles Point Editor Reduce Points Shape Box Showing and Hiding Onscreen Polyline Controls Stop Rendering Roto Assist Creating Softness Using Double Polylines Converting a Single Polyline to a Double Polyline Adding Softness to a Segment Adding Additional Points to the Shape Locking/Unlocking Point Pairs Animating Polyline Masks Removing Animation from a Polyline Mask Adding and Removing Points from an Animated Mask Publishing Specific Control Points Paint Paint Overview Types of Paint Nodes Setting Up the Paint Node Setting the Paint Node’s Resolution Paint Node Workflow Select the Correct Paint Stroke Type Setting the Brush Size Choosing an Apply Mode Editing Paint Strokes Editing Paint Strokes in the Modifiers Tab Deleting Strokes Animating and Tracking Paint Strokes Animating with Write-On Controls Tracking a Paint Stroke Using the Planar Tracker with the Paint Tool Inverting the Steady Effect to Put the Motion Back In Painting a Clean Plate Using the Tracker Node Introduction to Tracking Tracker Node Overview Modes of the Tracker Node Basic Tracker Node Operation Connect to a Tracker’s Background Input Analyze the Image to be Tracked Apply the Tracking Data Viewing Tracking Data in the Spline Editor Tracker Inspector Controls Motion Tracking Workflow In Depth Connect the Image to Track Add Trackers Refine the Search Area Perform the Track Analysis Tips for Choosing a Good Pattern Using the Pattern Flipbooks Using Adaptive Pattern Tracking Dealing with Obscured Patterns Dealing with Patterns That Leave the Frame Setting Up Tracker Offsets Stabilizing with the Tracker Node Stabilization Using the Tracker Match Move Mode Smoothing Motion Using the Tracker Node for Match Moving Simple Match Moving Corner Positioning Operations Perspective Positioning Operations Connecting to Trackers’ Operations Steady Position Steady Angle Offset Position Unsteady Position Steady Size Using the Outputs of a Tracker Using the Tracker as a Modifier Match Moving Text Example Adding a Layer to Match Move Setting Up Motion Tracking A Simple Tracking Workflow Connecting Motion Track Data to Match Move Offsetting the Position of a Match Moved Image Planar Tracking Introduction to Tracking Using the Planar Tracker Different Ways of Using the Planar Tracker Node Setting Up to Use the Planar Tracker Check for Lens Distortion A Basic Planar Tracker Match Move Workflow Tips for Choosing Good Planes to Track Using Open FX, Resolve FX, and Fuse Plugins What Are Open FX?What Are Resolve FX?Applying Open FX and Resolve FX Plugins Introduction to Fuse Plugins

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