Sky Replacements Inside DaVinci Resolve Using Match Move OFX

Working color-managed using an sRGB source for the sky replacement

When a client asks “is there anything that you can do to fix this blown-out sky?”, it can be heartbreaking to inform them that there’s just no highlight detail left to recover. Luckily, there’s a few options up your sleeve.

If you have no time and need a quick fix, the ‘Sky Replacement’ OFX tool is your new best friend. If you want to create a custom sky composite using a local JPEG on your system (or using a cool image that you’ve found online), whip out the ‘Match Move’ OFX operator and this heartbreaking scenario could be used as an opportunity to impress your client and to save the day.

Insight Details – Using the Match Move OFX operator

This insight will teach you to achieve a custom sky replacement in Resolve’s Color tab using the ‘Match Move’ OFX operator. It’s perfect for colourists who want to offer a range of sky compositing options but don’t want to dive into the Fusion page rabbit hole to do the work.

This Insight covers the basics of compositing, colour management, and tracking using an external image – everything you need to know to go the extra mile for your client (if time permits).

Key takeaways from this Insight