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DaVinci Resolve: Setting up a Fusion Composition

Demo summary

Walks through dragging a Fusion Composition effect onto the timeline and entering the Fusion page to begin node-based compositing.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Effects tab
  2. Navigate to the Effects drop down menu
  3. Drag and drop a Fusion Composition onto the timeline
  4. Adjust the duration of the composition as needed
  5. Enter the Fusion page by clicking the magic wand icon or right-clicking the clip and selecting Open in Fusion Page

Options

  • Click the magic wand icon to enter Fusion
  • Right-click the composition and select Open in Fusion Page

Watch out for

  • All node structures must eventually connect to the Media Out node to be visible

Tips

  • Use a Fusion Composition to provide a blank, clean canvas to work with
  • Practice using the Effects tab method to get into Fusion rather than opening an image directly
  • Connect your final node to the yellow arrow on the Media Out node

Highlights

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