DaVinci Resolve: Replace sky using Higgsfield AI

Demo summary
Using the 'draw to video' function, the creator paints over a flat gray sky and uses the prompt 'dramatic sky' to generate a high-contrast, moody replacement that matches the foreground lighting.
Step-by-step
- Open the Draw to Video tool
- Paint over the entire sky area of the landscape clip
- Type 'dramatic sky' into the prompt field
- Generate the replacement
Tips
- Use this method on clips with flat, detail-less skies to create a more moody or high-contrast look
Highlights
“This is one of those results that genuinely surprised me.”
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