Video editing

Resolve Sky Replacement

Category: Video editing
Platform: Windows
Length: 58 min
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Software: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, Brave

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DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, Brave · Windows

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Loading events

Narration345

00:00
Opened and adjusted Quick settings, then switched among desktop windows and used Tab while the desktop wallpaper remained visible.
Navigate between desktop windows and applications.
00:05
Launched DaVinci Resolve, then switched to File Explorer and resized its window. Opened the E: and D: drives from the navigation pane, ending in the D: drive view.
Browse local drives in File Explorer while Resolve starts.
00:17
Switched repeatedly between File Explorer and the Resolve launch window while Resolve loaded. The D: drive contents remained visible behind the Resolve splash screen, and several clicks were made near the taskbar.
Wait for DaVinci Resolve to finish launching while keeping the drive view available.
00:24
Continued switching between Resolve and File Explorer, then selected New Volume (E:) in Explorer. Resolve's splash screen remained over the drive contents as loading continued.
Check the E: drive while Resolve loads.
00:32
Viewed the E: drive folder list with the 3D models folder selected, then used Tab to switch between the Resolve and Explorer windows.
Navigate between File Explorer and the still-loading Resolve window.
00:37
Returned to Resolve and waited for its Project Manager to appear. The manager displayed the existing projects, with Untitled Project selected, and several clicks followed.
Open the Resolve Project Manager and inspect its available projects.
00:42
Opened DaVinci Resolve’s project creation dialog, dismissed it with Escape, and selected the existing “EE COLOR GRADE” project in Project Manager.
Return to the project list and access an existing Resolve project.
00:46
Switched between File Explorer and DaVinci Resolve, scrolling in Resolve’s Color page and clicking around the application while the existing project displayed “Media Offline.”
Navigate between the open project and Explorer while inspecting the project’s color workspace.
01:03
Returned to DaVinci Resolve and opened “Untitled Project 1,” leaving its empty media pool visible.
Open the newly created project for editing.
01:07
Opened Windows Search, returned to File Explorer, and opened the “BLENDER RENDERS” folder on drive E:.
Navigate to the render folder in Explorer.
01:15
Repeatedly switched between the empty “BLENDER RENDERS” Explorer window and DaVinci Resolve, briefly waiting for Explorer to load.
Check the render folder and return to the open Resolve project.
01:22
Returned to Explorer, scrolled through the “BLENDER RENDERS” folder’s image thumbnails, then switched back to Resolve and added a render image to the media pool.
Browse the rendered image sequence and bring an image into the Resolve project.
01:34
Dragged the DaVinci Resolve window and clicked through its workspace controls, switching from the Color page to the Media page and opening the Workspace menu.
Rearrange the Resolve window and navigate its workspace layout.
01:44
Selected the timeline in the Media pool and worked across the timeline area, leaving Timeline 1 open with the city waterfront clip visible in the viewer.
Open and inspect the clip in Timeline 1.
01:54
Dragged across the timeline area and moved the playhead forward through the clip, then clicked near the left edge of the interface.
Review the timeline clip at a later position.
02:05
Switched back to the Color page and clicked in the viewer and node area while working with the clip’s color controls.
Work with the clip’s color grading and node controls.
02:14
Used the Qualifier 3D sampling tool and dragged across the sky in the viewer, creating a blue stroke over the skyline.
Select the sky region for a color effect or mask.
02:25
Added a Sky Replacement effect to the node graph and opened its Settings panel.
Apply sky replacement to the selected clip.
02:34
Dragged across the DaVinci Resolve node graph and clicked the Sky Replacement node area; the viewer briefly showed a blank white frame before returning to the city composite.
Adjust or inspect the Sky Replacement node setup.
02:42
Dragged across the node graph and clicked the Sky Integration preview control area, then pressed Ctrl+Z.
Inspect or adjust the sky replacement composite.
02:52
Continued dragging across the Sky Replacement settings panel, scrolling through its controls, and clicking within the lower settings area.
Review and adjust Sky Replacement integration settings.
03:02
Dragged and scrolled within the Sky Replacement settings, then pressed Tab as focus moved away from Resolve toward Windows Explorer.
Continue reviewing the sky replacement controls before switching applications.
03:13
Switched from File Explorer through Brave's profile chooser and opened YouTube search results for “ski mask davinci resolve.”
Find DaVinci Resolve sky replacement or masking guidance.
03:18
Returned to the Brave YouTube results page and left the search results visible, with a brief hover preview playing on the first sky-replacement Short.
Review video results related to DaVinci Resolve sky replacement.
03:24
Clicked the browser tab for the YouTube Short about sky replacement in DaVinci Resolve, then clicked twice near the bottom of the screen while the Short played. Windows Explorer was moved or resized at the end of the span.
View the sky-replacement tutorial.
03:31
Switched briefly between Photoshop and the browser, then returned to the YouTube Short and clicked twice near the lower-right area of its video. Began switching applications again at the end of the span.
Continue viewing the tutorial while navigating between open applications.
03:37
Used the task switcher to move among File Explorer, the browser, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, then returned to Resolve. Scrolled through the Sky Replacement settings and clicked controls in the right-side settings panel.
Inspect and adjust the sky-replacement controls in the Resolve project.
03:47
Clicked the Artificial Sky controls in the Sky Replacement settings, expanded the section, and dragged a control in the panel. The viewer continued to show the city skyline.
Explore artificial-sky options for the current Resolve clip.
03:58
Switched among Resolve, File Explorer, and Photoshop using the task switcher; Photoshop appeared as not responding. Returned to Resolve, clicked and dragged around the Artificial Sky controls, then opened the task switcher again.
Continue testing sky-replacement settings while navigating between open applications.
04:02
Brought Photoshop forward, then switched back to Resolve and clicked near the lower part of the screen. Switched to Photoshop again before the span ended.
Navigate between Photoshop and the open Resolve project.
04:07
Switched among open windows and returned to the YouTube Short, then clicked and dragged around the lower portion of the playing video while it advanced through the sky-replacement demonstration.
Watch and interact with the sky replacement tutorial.
04:19
Switched to DaVinci Resolve and dragged repeatedly over the Sky Replacement settings while previewing the city clip; the viewer changed from the city image to black as the Artificial Sky preview setting was enabled.
Adjust and preview the sky replacement effect on the city clip.
04:33
Opened the Sky Color picker and dragged within its color field to preview different hues, changing the replacement sky from turquoise to purple; then clicked near the dialog controls and used Ctrl+Z twice.
Choose a color for the artificial sky.
04:38
Continued adjusting the Sky Color in the picker, moving through cyan and other hues, then clicked within the dialog and dragged across its color field to preview further changes.
Refine the artificial sky color.
04:51
Returned to the Resolve workspace and dragged the Horizon Softness control to its maximum value, leaving a blue artificial sky visible above the city.
Adjust the sky replacement horizon blend.
05:00
Continued dragging the Sky Replacement controls, raising Horizon Height and adjusting Horizon Angle; then enabled Artificial Clouds and changed Cloud Opacity to about 0.721, producing a clouded blue sky in the viewer.
Refine the artificial sky placement and cloud appearance.
05:10
Dragged through the Sky Replacement settings in DaVinci Resolve, scrolling slightly to adjust the visible sky parameters. Opened the Sky Color picker and selected its color control.
Tune the replacement sky appearance.
05:22
Adjusted the color in the Sky Color picker, changing the preview sky from blue to a pale yellow tone. Continued manipulating the color control and clicked in the picker area.
Change the artificial sky color in the replacement effect.
05:37
Switched to a YouTube Shorts tutorial titled “Sky replacement in DaVinci Resolve 20” and watched the vertical video. Returned to DaVinci Resolve at the end of the span.
Consult a sky-replacement tutorial while editing.
05:48
Switched between DaVinci Resolve and File Explorer, then brought the BLENDER RENDERS folder to the foreground. Viewed the grid of rendered cityscape images with Render EE 2 Final0177.png selected.
Review the rendered image files.
05:52
Switched to Photoshop and opened the New Document dialog from the home screen. Viewed the recent presets and the default 1920 × 1080 document settings.
Prepare a new Photoshop document.
05:56
Worked in the new untitled Photoshop document, then opened the Windows Start menu and selected Render EE 2 Final0177.png from the recent items. Waited while the image loaded, leaving the blank document canvas visible with guides.
Open the selected render in Photoshop for editing or review.
06:06
Resized and repositioned the Photoshop window several times, then opened the File menu while the cityscape layer remained in transform mode with guides visible.
Adjust the Photoshop workspace and access file commands.
06:16
Dismissed the File menu, moved around the cityscape canvas, and opened File > Automate, leaving its submenu visible with Batch and other commands.
Inspect Photoshop automation commands while working on the cityscape image.
06:35
Switched to the rendered cityscape document and encountered a warning that the Feather command was not currently available; left the Continue and Stop choices on screen.
Continue processing the rendered cityscape document despite an unavailable command.
06:41
Switched among the open rendered PNG tabs and repeatedly clicked the warning’s Continue button as the Feather-unavailable alert reappeared.
Move through the rendered image documents while handling the unavailable-command warning.
06:45
Continued navigating among rendered PNG tabs and clicking around the canvas and tab area; the active image showed separate Layer 1 and Layer 2 above Background.
Review and work across the open rendered cityscape documents.
06:51
Switched among the rendered PNG tabs and clicked and dragged near the tabs and canvas; the displayed cityscape and visible layer stack remained unchanged.
Navigate among the open cityscape image documents.
06:55
Switched to the Photoshop document showing a waterfront city render, opened the History panel, and scrolled through its entries before clicking within the panel.
Review the document's editing history and available operations.
07:03
Worked in the Actions panel, selected and dragged among action entries, then opened the Action Options dialog for “Action 1” and pressed Escape to dismiss it.
Inspect or adjust an available Photoshop action.

07:07
Returned to the Actions panel and used its controls, then applied the Camera Raw Filter smart filter to the render layer, making the skyline and water appear brighter and more saturated.
Enhance the appearance of the city render.
07:27
Dismissed the Save a Copy dialog, continued working on the canvas with clicks and dragging, and moved a vertical cyan guide toward the left side of the workspace; then opened the Snipping Tool overlay.
Adjust the composition guides and capture the edited image.
07:44
In File Explorer, displayed the BLENDER RENDERS folder and selected “Render EE 2 Final0177.png” among the render thumbnails; copied a rectangular screenshot of the Photoshop canvas to the clipboard.
Locate the rendered image and capture the edited canvas.
07:48
Returned to Photoshop, where the canvas view changed to 55% zoom, and clicked several times near the lower-right Layers panel before switching back toward File Explorer.
Resume reviewing the edited Photoshop document and its layer settings.
07:53
Adjusted the image in Camera Raw by dragging the Curve controls, changing the city scene to a darker, more purple-toned look, then switched back to the Photoshop document.
Refine the city image's tonal appearance.
08:00
Used Alt+Tab to switch among open windows, then brought DaVinci Resolve forward and dragged across the lower color-grading controls.
Return to the Resolve project and adjust its grading controls.
08:09
Switched among open windows, brought Brave forward, selected the YouTube tab titled “Master Masking in DaVinci Resolve,” then selected the “ski mask davinci resolve” tab and scrolled through its search results.
Browse YouTube tutorials related to masking in DaVinci Resolve.
08:16
Used Alt+Tab to move between Resolve and Brave, clicked a YouTube search result, then switched back toward Resolve.
Inspect a tutorial result and return to the editing project.
08:21
Returned to DaVinci Resolve and made several drags and clicks in the lower color-grading and qualifier controls.
Adjust the project's color-grading or qualifier settings.
08:31
Dragged the circular window over the sky area in the viewer to reposition or resize it, then clicked the Sky Replacement settings section.
Refine the selected window mask and review the sky-replacement controls.
08:41
Dragged across the viewer and node area in DaVinci Resolve, then selected the Sky Replacement node; the skyline preview remained visible.
Adjust the sky-replacement effect and its mask.
08:51
Continued dragging over the node graph and viewer, selecting the Sky Replacement node so its settings appeared in the right panel.
Open and adjust the sky-replacement settings.
09:02
Dragged the circular power window handles in the viewer, moving and resizing the mask across the skyline.
Shape a circular window over the sky area for the effect.
09:12
Continued adjusting the circular window in the viewer, enlarging and repositioning it; the preview showed a brightened region in the sky.
Refine the window coverage and its visual effect on the skyline.
09:22
Dragged the selected window from the left side of the viewer toward the upper-right sky, then rotated and reshaped it into a broad tilted oval.
Position and orient the window over the sky region.
09:33
Adjusted the window's controls in the lower panel and continued dragging its handles in the viewer, rotating and repositioning the tilted oval across the upper sky.
Fine-tune the window shape and placement for the sky effect.
09:42
Adjusted the circular power window over the upper-right sky in the viewer, dragging its boundary and control points to reshape and reposition the mask.
Refine the sky mask for the sky replacement effect.
09:52
Continued dragging the window controls in the viewer, shifting and reshaping the circular mask across the upper-right sky.
Continue refining the sky replacement mask.
10:03
Dragged the visible window controls further, adjusting the mask's curved boundary and placement over the sky and skyline.
Fine-tune the window used with the sky replacement.
10:12
Continued manipulating the viewer window, then selected the Sky Replacement node and opened its Settings controls.
Move from mask refinement to configuring the sky replacement effect.
10:22
Expanded the Sky Mask Adjustments and Artificial Sky controls, enabled Artificial Sky, and adjusted the displayed settings.
Configure the replacement sky appearance.
10:32
Dragged the Sky Replacement node in the node graph and selected it again, leaving its settings visible.
Reorganize or select the sky replacement node while reviewing the result.
10:42
Dragged repeatedly across the node graph, then clicked the Sky Replacement node and nearby node controls; the node chain remained visible while the preview showed the city skyline.
Adjust or inspect the Sky Replacement node setup.
10:52
Continued dragging around the node graph and clicked the node’s alpha/output connection area; the viewer changed to a bright blue sky over the skyline.
Inspect the Sky Replacement output and its connections.
11:00
Clicked and dragged around the right side of the node graph, selecting the output connection; the viewer returned to the muted, cloudy-sky version of the skyline.
Inspect the node output channel and connected result.
11:13
Clicked and dragged among the connected nodes, shifting focus between the Sky Replacement node and its downstream node; the preview stayed on the cloudy skyline.
Review the Sky Replacement node chain.
11:22
Clicked the Sky Replacement settings and color controls, then adjusted controls in the settings panel and opened the color selector at the end of the span.
Tune the artificial sky appearance and color.
11:34
Adjusted the selected sky color in the color selector, then returned to the node graph and selected the downstream node; the Library panel showed the Sky Replacement effect.
Refine the artificial sky color and review the effect setup.
11:51
Adjusted the sky color in the Select Color dialog, shifting the replacement sky from yellow toward cyan, then confirmed the selection and continued adjusting the Sky Replacement controls.
Refine the artificial sky color and replacement settings in the scene.
12:02
Adjusted the Sky Replacement settings, changing the artificial sky appearance and related controls; the viewer shifted to a bright yellow sky. Began switching away from Resolve near the end of the span.
Tune the artificial sky replacement in the video preview.
12:11
Switched among open browser tabs, moving from a YouTube video about masking in DaVinci Resolve to an easy sky replacement tutorial and then the Google Meet tab, which began loading.
Consult sky-replacement and masking tutorial videos, then return to the meeting.
12:21
Returned to the Google Meet tab and interacted with the meeting controls. Opened the screen-sharing chooser, selected the entire screen with system audio enabled, and proceeded with sharing.
Start presenting the desktop and audio in the Google Meet call.
12:37
Used task switching to move between the Meet window and Photoshop, briefly bringing Photoshop's open city image forward, then returned to the task switcher.
Switch among the meeting and open desktop applications.
12:42
Returned to DaVinci Resolve and adjusted the Sky Replacement controls, toggling or previewing the artificial sky and then modifying a circular window control. The viewer changed from a flat yellow-to-gray preview to the city scene with a pale replacement sky.
Refine the sky replacement and its mask/window in the scene.
12:51
Drew a blue freehand qualifier stroke across the sky above the skyline, then made several clicks and brief key presses while the stroke remained visible in the viewer.
Refine a color qualifier selection on the skyline footage.
13:01
Drew repeatedly in the viewer, adding qualifier strokes that changed the preview into a high-contrast black-and-white matte, then clicked near the viewer’s upper-right area.
Build a 3D qualifier matte for the sky.
13:10
Used the window controls to select and adjust a circular power window over the upper-right sky, dragging its handles to reshape and position it.
Isolate the sky area with a circular power window.
13:20
Continued dragging the circular window controls to enlarge and reposition the window across the sky and buildings.
Refine the power window coverage on the shot.
13:30
Dragged the power window handles to shift and resize the circular selection toward the upper-right corner of the image.
Continue refining the window placement over the sky.
13:40
Dragged the window controls around the viewer, changing the selection into a large rotated polygonal shape spanning the skyline and sky.
Shape the power window to cover the desired region of the shot.
13:49
Dragged repeatedly over the viewer and node area in DaVinci Resolve, adjusting the on-screen window controls over the city shot.
Adjust a window or mask over the image.
13:59
Clicked in the lower color controls and continued dragging, then selected the Sky Replacement node in the node graph and pressed Ctrl+Z.
Work with the Sky Replacement effect and its settings.
14:09
Clicked the Sky Replacement controls and node graph, then continued dragging around the selected effect node; pressed Ctrl+Z during the adjustments.
Refine or inspect the Sky Replacement effect.
14:19
Clicked near the Sky Replacement settings and dragged around the node graph, then pressed Ctrl+Z twice.
Adjust the effect node or its controls.
14:29
Clicked and dragged the nodes in the graph, moving the nodes and their connections into a different arrangement.
Reorganize the color node graph.
14:39
Dragged the selected node in the graph and continued rearranging the connected nodes, leaving an additional Sky Replacement node visible at the end.
Reorganize the node graph while working with the Sky Replacement effect.
14:49
Dragged repeatedly in the DaVinci Resolve color controls, then clicked the Sky Replacement settings while the city clip remained in view.
Adjust the sky replacement effect on the clip.
15:07
Dragged across the color controls and clicked in the viewer, producing a blue outline around the sky area; then continued adjusting the effect controls.
Refine the sky selection and replacement settings.
15:22
Dragged repeatedly in the Sky Replacement controls and adjusted the Sky Opacity value, leaving the outlined sky selection visible.
Fine-tune the replacement sky opacity and selection.
15:31
Pressed keys and dragged in the node and color controls, briefly altering the node layout before returning to the Sky Replacement node.
Continue adjusting the sky replacement effect.

Develop the cityscape sky-replacement composite in DaVinci Resolve by sourcing footage and refining its masks, effects, and color grade.

Create and refine a DaVinci Resolve city-sky composite by sourcing replacement footage, adjusting sky and foreground effects, masks, tracking, and color grading, while consulting tutorials and browsing additional sky assets.

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