Sometimes makeup happens in post, too.
Fix it in production as much as you can.
But sometimes details go unnoticed and you’ll want to adjust facial features later.
Anything major may be a job for VFX… but DaVinci Resolve has several good options for subtle enhancements of the face.
Using the Face Refinement tool you’re able to smooth skin, adjust lighting, change color, and choose specific parts of the face to adjust.
Basically, doing the job of makeup.
Use it sparingly and subtly, but it’s an excellent feature for when you really need it.
In this video from Sergio Mota | Academy, you’ll learn about:
- Finding Face Refinement OFX tool
- Analyzing the face
- Adjusting the texture
- Modifying lighting and color on facial features
- Getting rid of shine and bright spots
Gedaly is the Founder and Lead Educator of DVResolve.com and is Blackmagic Design Certified Master Trainer. He’s edited commercials for major brands and has done color & VFX for independent films. He consults on post-production workflow and creating online education. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor, a former marketing manager for large brands, and creates original film projects with his production company Razee.