DaVinci Resolve 21 and Higgsfield: three AI VFX tutorials

Learn to composite generated lighting, animate a logo and build object transformations with masks, Fusion's 3D keyer and Smooth Cut.

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This tutorial combines Higgsfield generation with editing in DaVinci Resolve 21 to create three effects using original footage. The source description discloses advertising for Higgsfield. It generates clips with the Higgsfield web service before downloading them for editing.

For background atmosphere, the presenter starts with a screenshot and generates a malfunctioning neon sign. Resolve's color-page window isolates the sign, while an alpha output makes the surrounding area transparent. When a person passes in front of the effect, a duplicate of the original footage sits above it, with Magic Mask isolating the subject. The presenter reports that generated camera movement can fail to match the source closely enough, requiring more cleanup.

The logo example uses Higgsfield's Supercomputer, described as an AI agent that asks questions and requests confirmation before generation. The presenter says a black background worked better than green for this logo. Fusion's 3D keyer removes the background, and directional blur adds apparent motion blur during spins.

For object transformations, screenshots near the end and beginning of two clips become inputs to Higgsfield Cinema Studio. The generated transition fills the gap between them. The presenter matches the color grade and adds Smooth Cut at both joins to soften abrupt changes.