DaVinci Resolve includes a 3D Keyer OFX tool, is it any good for green screen keying?
Let’s find out.
For a complex shot or best quality VFX results, you’ll likely want to use a full compositing tool like Fusion. But that’s not always what you need!
For creating a quick or temporary composite right in the Edit page, using the 3D Keyer effect may do the trick.
If you want a complete guide to how the 3D Keyer works and how it compares with other options, this is the tutorial for you!
In this video from VFXstudy, you’ll learn about:
- 00:48 – Simple Green Screen Keying with 3D Keyer
- 05:17 – HSL Qualifier
- 08:28 – 3D Keyer for HSL selection
- 12:29 – Tuning the Key Parameters
- 14:49 – Matte Finesse
- 17:55 – HSL vs RGB vs 3D on Green Screen
- 21:35 – Color Difference – Advantange of the Delta Keyer
- 23:18 – Working with uneven Background
- 27:57 – Further Advantages for advanced Keying in Fusion

Gedaly is the Managing Editor of DVresolve.com. He is a professional editor, having cut national commercials for major companies, and does color & VFX for indie films at Mask & Feather. He’s also a filmmaker, writing and directing shorts & features. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor and former marketing strategist for large brands.