Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Need to cut out a specific shape or create a transparent hole in your video? In this tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to use Power Windows on the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve 21 to draw a custom mask and instantly make it transparent.

What you'll learn:
▶️ Drawing custom shapes with the Curve tool
▶️ Adding an Alpha Output in the Node graph
▶️ Inverting your mask for hollowed-out shapes
▶️ Linking the nodes to activate the transparency

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Watch the rest of this workflow series:
➡️ Step 2: How to Save This Mask in PowerGrade: youtu.be/Y74yqXlAcA8
➡️ Step 3: How to Apply It to ANY Clip: youtu.be/VipkMdX5miQ

Watch the rest of this transparency series:
⬅️ How to Remove Backgrounds (No Black Borders!): youtu.be/ZsuMzOigexQ
➡️ How to Export Video with a Transparent Background: youtu.be/pd4XH4PmF20

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