DaVinci Resolve

Master AI Green Screen with CorridorKey in Resolve

Intermediate
5:14 min mins
KK
Kabeer Khan
Creator

Overview

Learn how to use the revolutionary CorridorKey AI plugin in DaVinci Resolve to achieve perfect green screen removal, even with low-quality footage. This step-by-step tutorial covers installation, basic setup, advanced node connections, and removing tracking markers.
Tools Used
DaVinci Resolve
CorridorKey

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

5 Steps

Step 1: Perform a Basic Key in Fusion

Start by opening your green screen clip in the Fusion page. Add a 'Delta Keyer' node between your 'MediaIn' and 'MediaOut' nodes. Use the color picker in the Delta Keyer's inspector to select the green background. This provides an initial key for the AI to work with.

A rough key is all you need. Don't spend too much time perfecting the Delta Keyer settings, as the AI plugin will do the heavy lifting.

Step 2: Add and Connect the CorridorKey Node

Press Shift+Space and search for the 'CorridorKey' OFX plugin to add it to your node tree. You will need to make specific connections. Connect the output of your original 'MediaIn' node to the yellow (Foreground) input of the CorridorKey node. Then, connect the output of your 'Delta Keyer' node to the green (Matte) input of the CorridorKey node.

Ensure the final output is from the CorridorKey node. The node will process for a few seconds to generate the AI-powered matte.

Step 3: Automatically Remove Tracking Markers

If your footage contains tracking markers you want to remove, select the CorridorKey node. In the Inspector panel, navigate to 'Advanced Options' and expand the 'Advanced Matte Cleanup' section. Check the box for 'Auto Despill/Clean'. This feature intelligently identifies and removes markers from the final output.

This feature is incredibly useful for shots where you've done camera or planar tracking directly on the green screen.

Step 4: Refine the Matte if Necessary

While the AI often produces a perfect result, you can make further adjustments if needed. The plugin includes standard controls like 'Despill' and 'Matte Clip' to fine-tune the edges and color spill of your key.

Adjust the 'Matte Clip' 'Black' and 'White' values to tighten or soften the edges of your matte for a seamless composite.

Step 5: How to Download and Install the Plugin

To get the plugin, go to the official CorridorDigital GitHub page. Scroll down to the releases section and download the 'RTX Installer' for Windows. The file size is approximately 1.5 GB. Run the installer and restart DaVinci Resolve. The plugin will then be available in the Fusion page effects library.

Make sure your NVIDIA drivers are up to date to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions