How To Remove A Green screen In DaVinci Resolve 21 For Free
In this video, I'll show you how to remove a green screen in DaVinci Resolve 21 using tools available in both the Free and Studio versions.
What is Green Screen Removal?
Green screen removal (also called chroma keying) is the process of removing a green-colored background from a video and replacing it with another image, video, or transparent background. It is commonly used in filmmaking, YouTube videos, news broadcasts, and visual effects.
Green Screen Tools in DaVinci Resolve (Free Version)
✅ 3D Keyer – Removes green or blue backgrounds with basic controls.
✅ Delta Keyer (Fusion Page) – Advanced keying tool available in Fusion for cleaner results.
✅ Magic Mask – Available in newer versions with some limitations; can help isolate subjects.
✅ Polygon Mask – Manually mask unwanted areas around the subject.
✅ Garbage Matte – Removes excess green screen areas before keying.
Additional Green Screen Tools in DaVinci Resolve Studio
⭐ Magic Mask (AI-Powered) – Better subject isolation and tracking.
⭐ Depth Map – Separates foreground and background using AI depth analysis.
⭐ Object Mask – AI object selection and tracking.
⭐ Advanced Neural Engine Features – Improved edge refinement and subject detection.
⭐ Faster GPU Processing – Significantly faster rendering and keying performance.
Recommended Workflow
Add your green screen clip.
Open the Fusion page.
Add a Delta Keyer node (best quality).
Select the green background with the eyedropper.
Refine edges and spill suppression.
Add your new background.
Connect and render.