DaVinci Resolve 20 represents a major milestone for VFX artists and compositors with the introduction of its sophisticated Deep Compositing and Cryptomatte toolset. These state-of-the-art features, coupled with a wide range of improvements across the Fusion page, elevate Resolve to a new standard of professional VFX performance—enabling faster, more nuanced, and highly adaptable compositing workflows.
One standout enhancement is Deep Compositing support, which allows direct manipulation of deep image EXR files. This provides precise control over per-pixel depth information, making it possible to create richly layered, photorealistic composites with far greater accuracy and flexibility.
In this overview, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most exciting highlights introduced in this powerful new release.
Key Features of Deep Compositing in Resolve 20:
• Advanced Node Suite: Fusion now includes a comprehensive set of nodes designed for deep image manipulation, such as dMerge, dTransform, dResize, dCrop, dRecolor, and dHoldout. These tools facilitate seamless integration and transformation of elements within a 3D space. 
• Deep to Image Conversion: The Deep to Image node converts deep data into a 2D image by flattening its depth samples, making the deep composite ready for traditional 2D compositing. 
• Enhanced Workflow Efficiency: By leveraging depth data, artists can generate holdouts and manage occlusions more effectively, reducing visual artifacts, particularly in scenes with motion blur or environmental effects like fog. 
• Integration with 3D Environment: Fusion’s Renderer3D can now output deep image data, and the Deep to Points node allows for the visualization of deep images as 3D point clouds, aiding in the accurate placement and integration of elements. 
This deep compositing capability positions DaVinci Resolve 20 as a formidable tool in the realm of high-end visual effects, offering artists the precision and flexibility required for intricate compositing tasks.
00:00 Introduction
02:26 Deep Compositing
02:51 Deep Recolor
04:34 Deep to Points
05:43 Deep Merge
06:33 Deep Transform
08:09 Deep Holdout
08:59 Image to Deep
10:25 Deep Resize
11:24 Deep Crop
12:26 Deep to Image
13:19 Multi-Layer Pipeline
17:38 Cryptomatte
20:45 Multi Text
22:56 Dome Light
25:44 Final Thoughts