Advanced Windows - Multiple Windows & Tracking

Series	Advanced Windows

Advanced Windows – Multiple Windows & Tracking

In this insight we’re taking a look at working with multiple windows and tracking them into the scene seamlessly.

This insight was inspired by a great comment by Ian over on the Smirnoff breakdown insight.

Please keep suggesting as I love getting feedback from you all!

Using multiple windows gives us the power to work with localised contrast which I speak about a lot but it really is the key to getting the best out of your image.

We first take a look at my window placement in the Smirnoff ad in photoshop and then jump into Resolve to put the theory into action.

I got a little carried away having fun with this insight and it ended up being one of my longest so far.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it!

– Dan

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This topic has 14 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 11 months ago by Clay Butcher.

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- Jason Bowdach
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  October 7, 2014 at 3:27 am
  
  one of your best, Dan!
- Guest
  Guest
  
  October 7, 2014 at 5:36 am
  
  Great insight Dan, learnt a lot. If you did this work not this shot then it cuts to a wideshot then cuts a two shot of the guys at the desk for example how closely would you get your windows to match shot by shot?
- Ian G
  Participant
  
  October 7, 2014 at 5:37 am
  
  Great insight Dan, learnt a lot. If you did this work then it cuts to a wideshot then cuts a two shot of the guys at the desk for example how closely would you get your windows to match shot by shot?
- Dan Moran
  Guest
  
  October 7, 2014 at 5:56 am
  
  Thanks man!
- Dan Moran
  Guest
  
  October 7, 2014 at 5:58 am
  
  Thanks Ian! I would normally simplify the windows for the wider shot so I’d still have a window on his shirt and one on his face but normally his eyes would be so small in frame that there isn’t much benefit to lifting them. I think this could be another fun topic for an insight covering wide / close matching when lots of windows are involved.
- Jason Bowdach
  Participant
  
  October 21, 2014 at 11:35 am
  
  Literally just made a client backflip using a few of these tips, thanks so much for sharing these tips and tricks . Always up for more about focus and depth w windows 🙂
- Clay Butcher
  Guest
  
  October 25, 2014 at 2:10 am
  
  Really interesting stuff. I’ve used masks to fix problems or de-emphasize a part of the scene but i never think to isolate and improve something. Now that seems obvious! That tracking feature in Resolve looks amazing. I’ve had some painful experiences with tracking in AE and FCPX. Might need to try that out. Thanks so much!
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Dan Moran

Insight # ML 0222

Type Video

Duration 16:00

Skill Level Intermediate

Skills DaVinci Resolve Theory

Categories Breakdown Technique Theory Tracking

Series Advanced Windows

Advanced Windows – Multiple Windows & Tracking