SKY REPLACEMENT TUTORIAL || TUTORIAL FOR SKY REPLACEMENT IN CAPCUT
This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to achieve a professional-looking sky replacement using the CapCut mobile application. The tutorial emphasizes a specific "pre-editing" trick to ensure the sky is replaced smoothly without leaving behind artifacts or mismatched colors.
Key Steps in the Sky Replacement Process
Initial Preparation & Color Correction: The creator explains a common mistake: trying to replace the sky on raw footage where colors may vary across the horizon. To fix this, you should first go to the Adjust menu, select HSL, and pick the blue/sky tones to reduce their saturation to zero. This makes the sky a uniform, neutral color that is much easier for the software to remove later.
Exporting the Base: After neutralizing the sky colors, export this "base" video to your device. This step is crucial for the "chroma key" technique to work perfectly in the next phase.
Adding the New Sky: Open a new project with your exported video. Use the Overlay tool to add your chosen sky image or video.
Masking and Fading: To make the transition look natural, use the Mask tool (specifically the horizontal option). Position it at the horizon line and use the "feather" or "fade" handle to blend the new sky seamlessly into the landscape.
Chroma Key Application: Add the original video as a second overlay on top of the sky. Use the Remove Background to Chroma Key tool. Pick the color of your neutralized sky and increase the Intensity until the old sky disappears, revealing the new one underneath.
Final Color Grading: To ensure the subject and the new sky look like they belong in the same environment, adjust the brightness, saturation, and brilliance of the main video layer.
Pro Tips for a Better Result
VPN Requirement: Depending on your region, you may need to connect to a VPN before opening CapCut to access all features.
Layer Management: If you want to try different skies, you can simply swap the sky overlay layer or use the Layer setting to "Send to Back" so it sits behind your subject.