How to BLUR Background in DaVinci Resolve 19 with this Impressive Effect

Learn how to easily blur the background of your videos in DaVinci Resolve 19 to achieve a cinematic look. Blurring the background can help draw attention to your subject or maybe just hide something in the background that takes up to much focus. Follow along as I take a little look at the Defocus Background effect in DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 Beta, a brand new effect in the latest update. But take it easy, it’s very easy to go overboard with this effect!
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00:00 Intro
00:45 DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 Beta
00:57 Example Video
01:22 Defocus Background
01:33 Magic Mask
04:24 Anamorphic Look
05:50 Final Thoughts
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[@chrisjohnsson]

Subtlety is definitely the key when using this to blur any background, so don't go as extreme as I do in the intro or on the sunset clip. Let me know if you end up using this effect!

[@benjalockridge6247]

It’s fine, but I find that depth map with variblur works far better in the fusion tab.

[@chrisjohnsson]

Will have to give that a try! The depth map in DaVinci is so useful and versatile. I’m slowly trying to learn more Fusion and take a little step back from After Effects.

[@CineHack]

Can you explain lens blur vs defocus mode . But when i was trying to add blur to a clip there was edge blur with the effect i couldn't help . How to solve in davinci 18

[@chrisjohnsson]

Yeah, I think that is the big difference between Lens Blur and Defocus. LB will blend the foreground (the mask) into the blur, while Defocus doesn't. So you'll get a clean edge, without any edge blur with Defocus.