Advanced Chroma Keying Edge Operations, Light Wrap in Fusion

Fusion Chroma Keying Part 6: Advanced Techniques for Seamless Edge Integration

One of the most important aspects of any chroma keying operation – for ‘selling’ the image as ‘real’ – is how you manage the edges between the keyed foreground object and the plate you put behind it.

In this Insight, we continue our Chroma Keying In DaVinci Resolve Fusion series. You learn advanced techniques for improving your chroma-keyed edges. Create and manipulate edge masks to address issues like:

Techniques include:

The goal is to achieve a more seamless and natural compositing result.

Digging Deeper

Why it matters: For the most convincing chroma keying results, we have to carefully evaluate edges. Leftover edge spill, discoloration near the edge, or edges that appear too harsh or too soft can hinder photorealism. So, learning different techniques to specifically target and manipulate your edges will help you create more seamless and polished composites.