Resolve Face Tracking for Camera Autofocus
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:19 pmAs I was watching a review on the PYXIS and thinking about other recent review coverage regarding autofocus, I had an idea on how Blackmagic could leverage DaVinci Resolve to enhance their camera autofocus capabilities.
DaVinci Resolve's Face Tracker is incredibly accurate. It not only recognizes faces but also distinguishes between different individuals, allowing users to choose which face to track for specific effects. Imagine if Blackmagic could bring this technology into their cameras.
By implementing the existing face tracking capabilities from Resolve, along with eye detection, Blackmagic cameras could intelligently track subjects and maintain focus. The system could detect when the face is sharp, ensuring focus remains locked without hunting or losing the subject—a major challenge for some camera brands. This could speed up Blackmagic’s development of autofocus features by building on proven technology they already own.
Furthermore, an enhanced system could address common autofocus challenges like obstruction. For instance, if an object passes in front of the subject’s face, the system could use data from Resolve’s face tracker algorithms to maintain focus on the face instead of shifting to the obstruction, as often happens with other systems like Sony’s A7IV.
This solution could serve both ends of Blackmagic’s user base: those who want advanced autofocus for run-and-gun or solo shooting, and those who prefer manual focus but appreciate the option when needed. It would simply add another tool to the kit.
This is just a thought, but I believe integrating Resolve’s face tracking into Blackmagic cameras could be a feasible and impactful way to implement the autofocus feature that so many users are asking for. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
DaVinci Resolve's Face Tracker is incredibly accurate. It not only recognizes faces but also distinguishes between different individuals, allowing users to choose which face to track for specific effects. Imagine if Blackmagic could bring this technology into their cameras.
By implementing the existing face tracking capabilities from Resolve, along with eye detection, Blackmagic cameras could intelligently track subjects and maintain focus. The system could detect when the face is sharp, ensuring focus remains locked without hunting or losing the subject—a major challenge for some camera brands. This could speed up Blackmagic’s development of autofocus features by building on proven technology they already own.
Furthermore, an enhanced system could address common autofocus challenges like obstruction. For instance, if an object passes in front of the subject’s face, the system could use data from Resolve’s face tracker algorithms to maintain focus on the face instead of shifting to the obstruction, as often happens with other systems like Sony’s A7IV.
This solution could serve both ends of Blackmagic’s user base: those who want advanced autofocus for run-and-gun or solo shooting, and those who prefer manual focus but appreciate the option when needed. It would simply add another tool to the kit.
This is just a thought, but I believe integrating Resolve’s face tracking into Blackmagic cameras could be a feasible and impactful way to implement the autofocus feature that so many users are asking for. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!