Davinci Resolve has 7 main pages: Media Page, Cut Page, Edit Page, Fusion Page, Color Page, Fairlight Page, and Deliver page. Now we discuss the Color page.
About Color Page in Davinci Resolve
Key Features and Functionality
Node Library: DaVinci Resolve provides a vast library of nodes, covering a wide range of effects and functions, from basic operations like color correction and transformations to advanced techniques like 3D tracking and particle simulations.
Keyframes: Keyframes allow you to animate properties of nodes over time, creating dynamic and visually interesting effects.
Masks: Masks can be used to isolate specific areas of an image or video, allowing you to apply effects or adjustments to targeted regions.
3D Space: Fusion operates in a 3D space, enabling you to create depth and perspective in your compositions.
Rotoscoping: Rotoscoping involves manually tracing around objects in a video frame by frame, creating masks that can be used for various effects.
Expression Control: Expressions allow you to use mathematical formulas and variables to control the behavior of nodes, providing a high degree of customization.
Script Editor: For complex tasks or automation, Fusion offers a script editor where you can write Python scripts to control the behavior of nodes and create custom tools.
Use Cases of Fusion Page
- Green Screen Compositing
- Replacing a green screen background with a different image or video.
Motion Graphics - Creating animated titles, logos, and lower-thirds.
Matte Painting - Generating realistic backgrounds or environments.
Object Tracking - Tracking the movement of objects in a video for various effects.
Distortion Effects - Applying lens distortions, displacement maps, and other effects to create unique visuals.
The Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve offers a variety of menus and options to access different tools and features. Here are some of the main menus and options available:
Menu Bar:
File: This menu contains options for creating new compositions, opening existing projects, saving your work, and exporting your final results.
Edit: This menu includes options for editing nodes, keyframes, and expressions.
View: This menu allows you to control the visibility of different elements in the Fusion page, such as nodes, keyframes, and grids.
Tools: This menu provides access to various tools for working with nodes, masks, and other elements.
Window: This menu allows you to manage and arrange different windows and panels within DaVinci Resolve.
Help: This menu provides access to the DaVinci Resolve user manual, tutorials, and online resources.
Right-Click Menu: Right-clicking on nodes, masks, keyframes, or other elements in the Fusion page will display a context menu with options specific to that element. For example, right-clicking on a node might allow you to duplicate it, delete it, or edit its properties.
Node Properties Panel: The Node Properties panel displays the properties of the selected node, allowing you to customize its behavior. The available properties will vary depending on the type of node.
Timeline: The timeline on the Fusion page is similar to the timeline on the Edit page. It allows you to view and edit the sequence of nodes in your composition.
Inspector: The Inspector panel provides information about the selected node, including its position, size, rotation, and other properties.
Effects Library: The Effects Library contains a vast collection of nodes that you can add to your composition. You can search for nodes by name or browse through different categories.
Media Pool: The Media Pool is where you can access your media files, such as images, videos, and audio. You can drag and drop media files from the Media Pool into the Fusion page to create new nodes.
Conclusion
FAQ’s of the Davinci Resolve
- What is the Color page used for?
The Color page is primarily used for color grading and correction in your video projects. - How do I adjust the overall brightness and contrast of my footage?
Use the “Lift,” “Gamma,” and “Gain” controls in the Logarithmic Curve. - What’s the difference between color grading and color correction?
Color grading is about creating a desired look or style, while color correction aims to fix color imbalances and inconsistencies. - How do I create a LUT for my project?
Use the “LUT” node in the Node Editor to create or apply LUTs. - Can I use external plugins for color grading in DaVinci Resolve?
Yes, DaVinci Resolve supports a variety of third-party color grading plugins.
