To remove a black background in DaVinci Resolve using a specific method highlighted in some workflows, you can utilize the Fusion page and add a Median node.
Removing black backgrounds can be achieved through various techniques in DaVinci Resolve, often depending on the source material. One approach mentioned in certain contexts involves using tools available within the software's powerful Fusion page.
Using the Fusion Page Method
According to one workflow description, removing a black background involves transitioning to the Fusion page and incorporating a Median node into your node tree.
Here's a breakdown of the steps based on the provided reference:
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Go over and click on fusion.
- Start with your clip on the timeline in the Edit page.
- Select the clip.
- Click on the Fusion icon at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to the Fusion page.
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And click on median.
- In the Fusion page, you work with nodes.
- You need to add a Median node to your workflow. While the reference doesn't explicitly state how to add it, a common method is mentioned next.
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One then hold shift and push space to bring up the select tool menu.
- In the Fusion page, press and hold Shift, then press the Spacebar.
- This action opens a Select Tool menu (often called the "tool selector").
- You can type the name of the node you want to add, such as "Median", into the search bar that appears.
- Select the Median node from the list and click Add.
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Connect the Node:
- Once the Median node is added, you will need to connect it into your node tree, typically between your media input (like MediaIn) and output (MediaOut). The exact placement might vary depending on the specific technique being applied.
The Median node is commonly used for noise reduction or smoothing images, which might be relevant if the "black background" is actually black noise or speckling. While this specific sequence (Fusion -> Median node -> Shift+Space) is presented, it often represents just one part of a potentially larger process for removing unwanted black areas or artifacts. Other common techniques for removing black backgrounds include Luma Keying (for pure black) or using Alpha channels if the video already has transparency information.
This method, focusing on the Fusion page and the Median node, points to a specific post-processing technique potentially aimed at cleaning up black elements within the footage.
