The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18

Description

Welcome to The Visual Effects Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18, an official Blackmagic Design certified training book that teaches professionals and students the art of titling, motion graphics, visual effects compositing, and broadcast design in DaVinci Resolve 18. Editors will find clear workflow-driven lessons, while seasoned compositors will quickly learn Fusion’s powerful node-based interface to accomplish incredible Hollywood-caliber visual effects. As you step through the lessons, you’ll gain experience with Fusion’s title animation tools, particle effects, blue- and green-screen keyer, powerful planar tracking capabilities, 3D compositing environment, and more! Best of all, you’ll discover that there is no longer a need to send shots out to another application, because with DaVinci Resolve 18, fantastic visual effects and 3D motion design is simply a click away from editing. This guide takes a practical, hands-on approach using real-world techniques for various compositing and broadcast design jobs, including credit rolls, split screens, sky and sign replacement, 3D graphics, and 3D set extension workflow. Beyond the artistic side of visual effects and motion graphics, you’ll also learn the fundamental science behind the techniques you’re using, including compositing in linear light, managing premultiplied alpha channels, and maintaining resolution independence. Along the way, you’ll find practical tricks and tips used by professional visual effects artists and motion designers to enhance the final outcome of your projects. As you complete each lesson, you’ll have opportunities to perform optional practice exercises and answer sample test questions to test your comprehension of the techniques.