Strength
Sets the strength of the effect.
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AI Blemish Removal
AI-assisted skin and spot cleanup
Uses AI-assisted analysis to reduce small blemishes and localized skin defects while preserving the broader facial texture.
AI Blemish Removal
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
AI Blemish Removal is intended for subtle beauty cleanup rather than aggressive skin smoothing. It targets small temporary defects while trying to keep pores, edges and facial structure more natural than a broad blur-based retouch.
Overview
What AI Blemish Removal does
AI Blemish Removal is intended for subtle beauty cleanup rather than aggressive skin smoothing. It targets small temporary defects while trying to keep pores, edges and facial structure more natural than a broad blur-based retouch.
Mental model
Think of it as an automated spot-retouch pass: remove distracting temporary marks, but leave the person looking like themselves.
Common uses
Reduce temporary facial blemishes
Clean small skin spots
Perform subtle beauty cleanup
Prepare close-up shots
Apply localized retouch with an Effect Mask
Reduce manual paint work
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Input
Primary image, matte or shape stream processed by the node.
Effect Mask
Optional mask that limits where the node is allowed to act.
AI Blemish Removal
Fusion node
Output
The processed result produced by AI Blemish Removal.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Settings / Blend
Sets how strongly the processed result is mixed into the image.
Settings / Process R G B A
Selects which RGBA channels are processed by the node.
Settings / Effect Mask
Limits the effect to the connected mask.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Start with the ungraded or gently graded face.
- 2
Limit the node to appropriate skin with a mask when needed.
- 3
Increase correction only until the distracting spot is reduced.
- 4
Compare against the original at 100%.
- 5
Check multiple frames for consistency and false detections.
Typical node chain
Face image→
AI Blemish Removal→
Subtle cleanup
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Subtle face cleanup
Apply a restrained blemish pass before final look development.
MediaInAI Blemish RemovalColorCorrectorMediaOut
Masked retouch
Use a tracked face mask to prevent processing clothing or background.
MediaInMagicMaskAI Blemish RemovalMediaOut
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Turning the effect up until skin becomes synthetic
Using it as a replacement for full beauty retouch
Ignoring temporal consistency
Applying it to the entire frame when only the face needs correction
Production notes
Practical tips
Keep the effect subtle and compare frequently with bypass.
Preserve natural texture.
Use masks to keep AI cleanup focused on intended skin regions.
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