VFX Tutorial - Wide Sky Replacement with Blackmagic Fusion
Learn how to replace a sky on a panning wide shot in Blackmagic Fusion using planar tracking, panoramic images, and masking to create a seamless composite.
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a convincing sky replacement on a panning wide shot using Blackmagic Fusion.
What You'll Learn:
Track a panning shot using the Planar Tracker with adaptive tracking areas
Position and scale ultra-wide panoramic images to cover camera movement
Blend the new sky with the original footage using feathered masks
Extract foreground elements with the Lumikeyer for realistic compositing
Color correct the replacement sky to match your footage
Create animated garbage masks that follow camera movement
Key Techniques:
Creating planar transform data from tracked footage
Using rectangle masks with strategic feathering for horizon blending
Refining Lumikeyer settings to preserve foreground detail while allowing subtle sky integration
Applying tracking data to mask polygons for movement-synced refinement
Color correcting with post-multiply enabled for proper edge treatment
Assets Used:
ActionVFX footage
Puffy Clouds Panorama Pack (ultra-wide panoramic sky images)
Perfect for anyone working with wide tracking shots that need sky replacements. This workflow keeps your node tree organized and delivers professional results.
