How to SHARPEN FOOTAGE in Davinci Resolve

How to SHARPEN your FOOTAGE in Davinci Resolve
Todays topic is how to sharpen your video in Davinci Resolve. I've evolved my process throughout the years and theres a few tips and tricks that I have learned along the way that I wanted to share with you!
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[@rahulkota3586]

Someone give this man a Oscar for THUMBNAIL!

[@hcepeda]

It's Peter McKinnon style kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4G7dJRsh6h6aJo

[@rahulkota3586]

@@hcepeda Ahhh but it's still not match to the video title.

[@JamieFenn]

I thought mine was a bit more fitting ;)

[@rahulkota3586]

@@JamieFenn Exactly!

[@redpilltotal2023]

@@JamieFenn I think if you use Ignite Express in Fusion, you might have some very creative new ideas for future tutorials. fxhome.com/software-install/ignite-express-2017

[@RichardAmesMusic]

I bet the same comment is somewhere down below - I'm new to Resolve but have decades of Photoshop experience and I don't think it works the way you describe it. You have to unlink the RGB sliders after you switch to Lab color space and adjust only the red one (because it controls luminance when in Lab). I think that's why it's so hard to see a difference - you're not actually changing *only* the luminance channel. You're still sharpening all the channels and the differences are almost imperceptible. You'll see more difference if you do it correctly (i.e. unlink the RGB sliders).

[@khvrnv]

I watched ads without skipping for this video as a token of appreciation :D

[@JamieFenn]

Well I appreciate that :D Thank you!

[@joperez1980]

There's an FX for sharpening at different frequencies and it gives you even greater control. It would be great if you made a followup video with it!!

[@StudyEnglishwithUs]

Thanks So much! Clear and to the point!

[@DiteIkporo]

Thank you so much! I was looking for something to sharpen my video content and I am so glad I clicked on your video, very well explained, easy to follow and it did wonders to my footage! ❤

[@andrasadventures]

Thank you so much for all your amazing tips!❤

[@GariSullivan]

Not seen the video yet, but I have to comment on how playfully brilliant the thumbnail is.

[@JamieFenn]

Thank you Gari I really appreciate it!

[@joyoffilming9500]

Cool instruction - exactly what I was looking for - Big Thanks!

[@JamieFenn]

You're welcome!

[@jpm3066]

Love your channel bro, it gave me the strength to change to resolve :)

[@JamieFenn]

Happy to help!

[@yetcop]

Amazing tutorial, thanks Jamie!

[@JamieFenn]

My pleasure!

[@selloutprogressive]

Dude you deserve like a billion subs forreal!🔥🔥😎

[@BalBoyss]

Thanks man. Always got something good up your sleeve

[@JamieFenn]

BalBoyss 😉

[@JamieFenn]

Who likes crispy and sharp footage!? And what did you think about my process? My other color correction/grading videos ---> kzbin.info/aero/PLjgai-5_Ef9ogxK0jnTpQZ19Pr1RYkG0w

[@martinpostmusfilmmaker]

Sharp as a knife mr Fenn 😉 Always to the point. Your my Resove teacher! Keep up the good work🖐

[@JamieFenn]

Thanks man!!!

[@nategordon]

Nice work Jamie! Sharpness is always my last node as well. 44 is my Magic # for a DJI drone. 🙏🏽

[@JamieFenn]

Ohhh you take it that far?! I guess some dji drones do need more sharpening.

[@J0Gu7]

Awesome. I needed this!

[@JamieFenn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@haiderjr]

Thank you for all the videos you make, you are learned me every thing about davinci resolve

[@JamieFenn]

My pleasure!

[@mattbertapelle2122]

didn't know that about applying Lab to just the sharpen node -- great work, thanks!

[@JamieFenn]

You bet!

[@kinematics4999]

Great Tutorial !!!! Easy way for Sharpness in the Free Version.... Thanks

[@justplaymusik1748]

*Jamie Fenn* Great content✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@JamieFenn]

THANK YOU!!

[@VincentTamer]

Thanks!

[@simonrhys]

Awesome, great video!

[@JamieFenn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonrhys]

@@JamieFenn one question.....let's say I've got some footage that has come from camera and I've not got the sharpness turned down.... So it's had some in camera sharpness added.... What then?

[@tidatida4145]

Hi Jamie, if you switch to Lab isn't red==Luminance , green==a and blue==b. Hence the cleanest sharpening should occur if you ungroup and just change red. Furthermore, would be interesting whether someone would see a difference if you use Y of YUV.

[@JamieFenn]

I guess it depends which colors have the most noise in that case.

[@thehoggattproject]

L= lightness a= red/greed b= blue/yellow. To get the best results, you will want to unlink the radius points and only pull the R slider down. Alternatively, you can right-click the node you are using for sharpening and uncheck channels 1 and 2. This will leave the G and B sliders unaffected if you prefer that way.

[@sottosopra4769]

Hi, after you applied the shapen do w need to change again the nood from lab to color space timeline?

[@willieleehendersonlll]

Thank You!!!

[@hangoutwithsid]

Thanks buddy

[@misperlasfilming]

EXCELENTEEEEEEE.....

[@LEONHOUSELETSPLAYMOBILEGAMES]

Thanks so much!

[@JamieFenn]

You're welcome!

[@LEONHOUSELETSPLAYMOBILEGAMES]

@Jamie Fenn I tried to figure it out for a good 4 days now and because of your videos 10 minutes later and the sharpening is done. Thanks once more, you rock! :-)

[@joealley0]

Thanks goat

[@Nibyjak]

Very cool intro!

[@4thwalltvandfilm]

Thank you Jamie. Nice video, good, clear information. Recommend gelling your background light for more separation and an interesting look.

[@JamieFenn]

Noted!

[@4thwalltvandfilm]

@@JamieFenn do what you want. It's your video after all.... and you did it in others. Just trying to help as you give a lot.

[@JamieFenn]

I usually have some color contrast in my videos. Sometimes I dont. But Ill spice it up for future videos.

[@debeeldfabriek]

tnx!!!!

[@eYACTION]

Thank you so much 👊😉

[@JamieFenn]

You're welcome 😊

[@conordia6906]

awesome thank you man!

[@JamieFenn]

Glad to help!

[@vOCesUGa1]

Good job Sir JF. Stay safe dude!

[@JamieFenn]

Thanks, you too!

[@vOCesUGa1]

@@JamieFenn Jamie check these visuals out my main man.

[@d.e.jchung777]

Good video 👍🏼

[@JamieFenn]

Thanks 👍

[@MIHAO]

good stuff

[@eininternetuser8243]

Can I apply this to all clips in my timeline at once?

[@nord7556]

The thumbnail is 🔥💥😍

[@JamieFenn]

Thank you!!!

[@whoiam3410]

Great video..... Should i sharpening when work with deffusion filters??

[@JamieFenn]

If you think it needs it. But if using diffusion filters you should probably sharpen in camera first

[@HunWorship]

This one is very cool too.

[@vigil3273]

intro is focin crazy!)

[@Ronbc000]

Thank you mate 👍

[@JamieFenn]

No problem 😉👍🏼

[@groesbeck]

Jamie……love that thumbnail !

[@DuncanDimanche-sreview]

thanks !!! adding the "level" just blurred the image for me Ps I subbed

[@suatsekil]

thanks

[@ultra_nexus]

I love how you talk about the importance of detail and try to show them but yt just says no

[@JamieFenn]

Maybe I should have uploaded it in 4k... Ill remember for next time I do something this detailed. But trust me, it works hahaha

[@OLO_Babolo]

What sharpening option do you reccomend for gopro 8 before sharpening in davinci?

[@JamieFenn]

Low.

[@rich8037]

Thanks, useful stuff. In case anyone is interested, values of 'Radius' down to 0.2 can be useful if one is trying to do the best by rubbish transfers of old VHS tape (no, the original was not available!). Desperate times, desperate measures...

[@JamieFenn]

hey if it works it works!

[@JNDCreations]

can you do a video on how you created your intro clip?

[@ultra_nexus]

yes please this would be awesome

[@carloshuamancontreras4047]

Yes, we will like to learn those effects, included the part of Instagram.

[@ElNicopewpew]

Alot of masks!

[@ArkadiuszLmx]

Do u have any trick for too sharp footage? Some shots of my lumix s1, seems to be too sharp, too digital look, Is there any cool method that soften sharp edges of the video and make it more filming look? Thanks

[@JamieFenn]

Turn the sharpness down on the camera. It’s always better to add sharpness later in post production.

[@hcepeda]

Good tips!!! Sadly it's hard to see the difference due to YT compression...

[@JamieFenn]

I tried zooming in. Stupid compression..

[@cosplay-welt]

Nice! A video about how you can improve your video, that you took with your phone, would be nice!

[@JamieFenn]

Ok! :D

[@Trendyproductszone]

You intro is awesome man Please make a video about this intro

[@pressmanaerialimaging6107]

Do you use a dongle or activation key for the studio version? Debating what version to buy from BMD

[@JamieFenn]

Key

[@lucaspaschoalick]

Hey Jamie, love your videos! But please teach us how to do this hive effect in the intro. It is sooo coooool ! ! !

[@JamieFenn]

Maybe One day ;)

[@PCTechHustle]

Hmm... My corning softness is greyed out in Resolve 17 beta. Is this only a paid for option?

[@PCTechHustle]

nevermind I am a dummy, I forgot to change the drop down to 'sharpen'

[@justbluemartin9346]

I usually record with my iPhone 14, will this work?

[@artokmt]

Do you use never Contrast pop or those three sharpening effects in open fx?

[@JamieFenn]

Arto Papunen yes 😁

[@artokmt]

@@JamieFenn Contrast pop and many setting there is nice. I would like to see samekind settings in photoeditors (Affinity Photo exempel has only amount of local contrast). Maybe Highpass filter in photoeditors is that I miss in Resolve. (Or has it another name or different style to get)

[@JimRobinson-colors]

I think after you change it to LAB that to only adjust the luminance you need to turn off channel 2 and 3 ( The A and B). Right click the same way and twice go down to channel on the context menu and uncheck channel 2 and the channel 3. Not sure if it makes a difference with this technique but that is how it is usually limiting to one of the channels on the LAB. Good topic though - everybody needs to consider sharpening.

[@NathanCarterVids]

You're exactly right. The red channel turns into your luminance channel, so in order to adjust luminance only he would need to select only the red (lightness) channel.

[@JamieFenn]

So then would it have a stronger effect of what I did then? Because it doesn't change the chroma noise when I unlink the RGB any differently then when I do?

[@JimRobinson-colors]

@@JamieFenn I don't think it affected your procedure here, but in general when you want to apply an effect to a particular channel exclusively - the workflow generally would be to separate it out into its own node by choosing the channel and then you can be assured that it is only working on what you wanted it to. With LAB it works great for working on different hues without affecting the luminosity as an example.

[@blainecovert8374]

I agree. This is the procedure that I've used in Photoshop for over 20 years when making large prints.

[@PaulFisherMedia]

@@JimRobinson-colors can you explain this in a newbie fashion

[@Max-122]

Hi Jamie, I heard that if I connect a second Monitor will increase the work for the GPU. Is this true? And in your opinion is there a particular type of 2nd monitor which should I choose for having the right color? (Because the colors on my old samsung monitor which I use via VGA, are totally different from my Macbook display..)

[@JamieFenn]

Im not sure to be honest.. I would call Apple and when ask for a senior advisor (the people who know that stuff) and talk to them about your specific computer. Look into color accurate monitors for editing photo and video. There are some decent ones out there at a low price point.

[@Max-122]

@@JamieFenn thanks!! And what specs should I be careful to? I mean what is a minimum acceptable characteristic that a monitor should have?

[@JamieFenn]

Honestly google is your friend here haha

[@Max-122]

@@JamieFenn :D

[@flippingfruitsforeuros3453]

Hey man thanks for the Video!! Do you know why I can’t use coring softness and level ? It’s grey and I can’t click or change anything

[@JamieFenn]

You sure you have Sharpen selected? And if so, are you using the free version?

[@flippingfruitsforeuros3453]

@@JamieFenn I didnt select sharpen. Oops. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dfotos]

Please can you make a viedeo about the sharpening plugins in the studio version? This would be great!

[@JamieFenn]

Noted 👍🏼

[@JakeWipp]

That new intro tho!

[@JamieFenn]

Thanks Jake! :D

[@joaomestre2584]

Could you explain in detail what the "Level" does? I didn't get it.

[@ewaldstander766]

Great video, but do you have to adjust clip by clip or is there a way to sharpen the entire project?

[@WalterGZ]

maybe you could use an adjustment layer on top to make it faster and general

[@KS622]

Add all clips in a group.

[@anthonysyfilms]

How does this compare to the midtone detail tool on the second tab of the color wheel section?

[@JamieFenn]

When mid-tone detail is raised, the contrast of regions of the image with high edge detail is raised to increase the perception of image sharpness, sometimes referred to as definition. When this parameter is lowered to a negative value, regions of the image with low amounts of detail are softened while areas of high-detail are left alone. 0 is unity. The range is -100 (minimum) through +100 (very high).

[@anthonysyfilms]

Jamie Fenn so it’s more so to bring out the sharpness that’s already present within the image based on high contrast areas? In what circumstances would you use midtone detail?

[@JamieFenn]

Its up to you to decide that.

[@MrNunudabeatmonster]

Second video ive watched of yours. I didn't see the chromatic aberrations get any less noticeable in the before and after but i did learn some stuff. That baseball trick shot was no lie epic though :) im subscribing, Im Ron btw lets connect soon. i will be part of the youtube community so be on the look out ok

[@JamieFenn]

Hey Ron thanks for watching! Yea the youtube compression sucks on here so seeing fine details is tough, but trust me it works haha. Thanks for subbing and welcome to the channel!

[@MrNunudabeatmonster]

@@JamieFenn ok im actually editing some footage today and i will let you know when i try that method out.

[@THEROSEWORLD]

Great job bro wala....jemmy why not u going live or make premiere show like qazy the colorist we all see his premiere show plssssss u do this bro.....

[@kingshuk1990]

Love for ABLETON & YAMAHA HS8 ♥

[@JamieFenn]

Ahhhh yesss! Cheers mate!

[@CoopMusic247]

nice

[@JamieFenn]

Thanks!

[@PaulFisherMedia]

when I change to Lab colorspace I don't see any difference ? 🧐

[@nathitappan]

Sorry the unrelated question, but I noticed a magic mouse on your intro. How do you handle the lack of a middle click with it in Resolve?

[@JamieFenn]

Doesn’t bother me. I just work around it.

[@RAKUN6]

thats a beautifull friend u got there... sarah.... i remember one sarah... fun time on vacation

[@T1Media.ireland]

Why do this last and not first? Waqas Qazi the colourist always does NR and sharpening on the first node, just interested to know which is better. thanks!

[@JamieFenn]

NR first yes, but I do it this way because thats what the manual says and thats how Davinci Resolve processes the node tree. Waqas has his own way I guess...

[@blainecovert8374]

The amount of sharpening is usually dependent on scale. Sharpen accordingly for different output.

[@marcelk6905]

i cant change the coring softness, its greyed out???? can comebody help?

[@lanyvanilnaya]

alt (win) otp (mac) + s for new node

[@atomik3129]

legend

[@OIdiesCentral]

i always love when a virtually perfect photo,shot by a $4000-5000 camera is being used as a sample photo.

[@JamieFenn]

With youtube compression its not virtually perfect by any means.

[@OIdiesCentral]

@@JamieFenn Let me know when you can fix this ------kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp7OY3ptqNOSZpJh--------your photo can be fixed with all video editing FREEwares.

[@paulyiustravelogue]

Dude, that's the first time I've seen you NOT wearing a cap, I think... nice info as always. For my footage, I go a step "further" by don't even move that sharpen slider below .47... By the way, how to add objects like arrows in Resolve? Currently I just add them as .png files... also, how do you do "simple" effects like objects bouncing on screen?

[@JamieFenn]

LOL. Theres a bunch of ways to achieve that effect. But simple methods are you can create your own or import footage and animate.

[@wyzowl1440]

Can you please make a tutorial on a fisheye shift transition. I would really appreciate it

[@JamieFenn]

Link to example?

[@wyzowl1440]

Jamie Fenn kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIiQmaF6grmkrc0 that should be it

[@babyblue-bydc5782]

🍻🍻🍻

[@boostry123]

how to make that instagram transition? tutorial maybe?

[@RIZZYEDITS]

I'm going to assume working with 8 bit video, the coring and level doesn't have the same effect. I don't see an isolated sharpness in the edges like you do. I can't take away with level because it adds the same sharpness everywhere using coring softness. My radius is set to 0.44, Coring, 1.00, Level 4.00. Why can you set yours up to 30-40? 10 bit footage maybe

[@JamieFenn]

Depends on sharpness of the original photo. Lens, camera settings, megapixels all determine how the sharpening in DR effects the image.

[@raykrrk]

DO a video on your intro in davinci resolve.!!!

[@SAME-pr7nz]

ay pls do u know how to solve gpu error

[@JamieFenn]

Download driver? Look at forums online.

[@terryvideo]

loool that thumbnail is killer

[@JamieFenn]

haha thanks Terry!

[@theearlybirder-videos]

coring softness is grayed out as are level and mix there and won't change.

[@JamieFenn]

Are you using the free version? And did you make sure to click the sharpen icon and not the blur icon?

[@theearlybirder-videos]

@@JamieFenn free version. I just found the sharpen button, thanks.

[@VVeiQuek]

Very unpopular suggestion: Try making your cursor bigger, or add some patterns to the cursor movement, while recording the screen. The app interface is so packed, by the time i finally locate the cursor, you are already half way through to current point. haha

[@KIDDRICHYOUNGSTOWN]

Do you know how to make a first person view FROM a small point of view Example: like it a was a fly

[@JamieFenn]

Kid Rich I have no idea what you mean? Link to video example?

[@KIDDRICHYOUNGSTOWN]

@@JamieFenn looking at the world from a bugs perception. How did they make a movie like Ant-Man or make it seem like I'm 2 inches tall

[@JamieFenn]

Kid Rich lots of visual effects and millions of dollars on the vfx budget 😂

[@sujanvevo]

That thumbnail 😂🔥

[@JamieFenn]

Sharp right? :P

[@sujanvevo]

@@JamieFenn Haha sharp enough to kill. 😁

[@BrownSugarPodcast]

👌🏾💓🌹

[@JamieFenn]

[@prestigevideoproductions3446]

Can you make a TUTORIAL ON HOW TO DO AN INTRO LIKE YOURS OR AT LEAST SIMILAR?

[@proteus1]

You don't want to be the same, you want to be different. Read up on Fusion.

[@prestigevideoproductions3446]

Ofocurse. I could make one up but Jamie's is very cool. I would change things around ofocurse.

[@JamieFenn]

Right on David. Some things you just need to learn and practice to create your own style.

[@TheDudeperfect14]

wont even let me edit coring softness, level or mix its greyed out

[@JamieFenn]

I assume you’re using the free version then

[@flamelord6553]

Oh, and by the way, the way that you sharpen your footage in camera is the Thumbnail

[@JamieFenn]

hahaha XD

[@nandakishore1936]

Make a video on super hero landing

[@JamieFenn]

Link to video example?

[@nandakishore1936]

@@JamieFenn kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3zciY16edp0bas

[@Twenty10sMedia]

How do you create a new node? LOL I hate to show how green I am...But hey

[@tobytorials]

Amazing Tumbnail! New subscriber! I just started my own KZbin channel! Really curious what you think about it! Regards Toby

[@couchfighter]

I need help : "type Jamie Fenn...followed by the issue" BOOMSKI ANSWERS !

[@JamieFenn]

hahah love it! Cheers.

[@onepunchpal100]

You kinda look like Wicca Phase 👀

[@JamieFenn]

Ehhh I dont know about that. That may be a bit of stretch haha