How to use Cryptomatte in the Color Page - DaVinci Resolve Studio 20

DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 introduces a brand-new native Cryptomatte node inside Fusion — no more relying on third-party tools or clunky workarounds, and yes, it works seamlessly with the Color page if you know how to set it up. In this video, I walk through how to use the new Cryptomatte node inside Fusion, and then how to route those mattes into the Color page to take full advantage of its advanced grading tools. While Fusion gives you matte precision, the Color page is still the place to push your grade — this workflow connects the two properly. You’ll learn: How to extract mattes using the new native Cryptomatte node How to output multiple MediaOuts and avoid indexing conflicts How to use those mattes as sources in the Color page What breaks (and why), and how to fix it #DaVinciResolve #Cryptomatte #ResolveStudio20 #HNTBO CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Native Cryptomatte Arrives in Fusion 00:08 – Setting Up Cryptomatte Node in Fusion 01:04 – Routing Mattes to the Color Page 01:40 – Common Pitfalls: Alpha Channels and Indexes 04:21 – Managing Multiple Mattes in a Clean Setup 04:47 – Why Grade in the Color Page, Not Fusion 05:16 – Final Tips and Best Practices