Text BEHIND Objects In DaVinci Resolve | Fusion Tutorial
Want to place text behind objects in DaVinci Resolve without wrecking your timeline?
In this video, I’ll show you a clean and practical Fusion workflow to put text behind moving objects using Magic Mask, perfect for cinematic intros, travel vlogs, and polished title designs.
I’m editing a short Hong Kong travel vlog intro and using a statue shot to demonstrate how to mask an object, insert text behind it, and keep everything clean, flexible, and non-destructive inside Fusion. This method is fast, beginner-friendly, and keeps your Edit page tidy.
What you’ll learn in this video:
How to turn a clip into a Fusion Clip
Using Magic Mask to isolate an object
Tracking the mask forward & backward
Placing text behind a subject with Merge nodes
Restoring the original background correctly
Fixing jagged mask edges (Blur, Erode & Dilate)
Keeping a clean timeline for cinematic edits
Applying a final LUT for a polished look
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Preparing & Reframing
01:45 - Creating a Fusion Clip
02:07 - Masking
03:02 - Adding and Styling Text
03:43 - Placing Text Behind the Object (Node Setup)
05:01 - Restoring the Background
06:01 - Refining Mask Edges
07:22 - Applying Color Grade
07:38 - Outro
This technique works great for:
Travel vlogs
Cinematic intros
YouTube titles
Documentary-style videos
Clean motion graphics workflows
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