1. Set up the DaVinci Resolve project
In DaVinci Resolve, open the project settings and use the following setup:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Color Science | DaVinci YRGB |
| Timeline Color Space | Rec.709 Gamma 2.4 |
| Output Color Space | Rec.709 Gamma 2.4 |
| Timeline Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
Set the project to 720p because this matches the native 720p Vertex/Veo workflow and avoids unnecessary scaling before sending the image to the model.
2. Prepare the source clip
Place the OCF or log footage into the Rec.709 Gamma 2.4 timeline.
This workflow is intended for ungraded footage. Final grading should happen after the AI-generated video is brought back into Resolve.
If the clip already has a grade applied, disable the grade before exporting the PNG.
The exported frame should represent the clean ungraded source image you want Veo to animate.
3. Export the first-frame PNG
Move to the exact frame you want to animate with Veo.
Export that frame as a PNG using these settings:
| Export setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | PNG |
| Bit Depth | 16-bit |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Compression | 0 |
| Data Levels | Full |
| Color Space | Rec.709 Gamma 2.4 |
After exporting, bring the PNG back into Resolve to confirm it matches the source frame. The PNG should visually match the ungraded frame in the Rec.709 Gamma 2.4 timeline.
4. Generate the video in Weble
Open Weble and choose Image to Video.
Under First Frame Image, click Upload from Computer.
Select the 16-bit PNG you exported from Resolve.
Enter your prompt.
Then choose your generation settings:
| Weble setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Task | Image to Video |
| First Frame Image | Uploaded 16-bit PNG |
| Aspect Ratio | Match your timeline |
| Duration | Choose desired duration |
| Resolution | 720p |
| Audio | On or Off |
| Compression | Lossless |
| Number of Outputs | Choose desired amount |
| Seed | Enter your seed value |
Press Generate.
5. Monitor the output queue
Your jobs will appear in the Output Queue.
While the video is being generated, the status will show In Progress.
When the job is complete, the status will change to Open Video in New Tab.
Click Open Video in New Tab to review the result.
If you are happy with the video, click the three dots in the lower-right corner of the video player and select Download.
6. Bring the generated video back into Resolve
Import the downloaded video back into DaVinci Resolve.
Cut it into the timeline at the appropriate location.
Because the workflow stayed in SDR Rec.709 Gamma 2.4, the generated video should maintain the visual relationship of the original exported frame.
Once the AI-generated shot is cut back into the sequence, continue with color correction, trimming, or final finishing in the same Resolve timeline.
Resolution Note
Veo can generate higher-resolution outputs such as 1080p or 4K, but for the most controlled professional result, we recommend generating at 720p first and handling the upres separately in Topaz Video AI.
Topaz gives you more control over the final upscale, including detail recovery, sharpening, noise reduction, and artifact management before bringing the shot back into Resolve.