DaVinci Resolve: Creating a complex bounce animation with multiple nodes
DaVinci Resolve
Demo summary
A step-by-step walkthrough of layering separate Transform nodes for Y-position, angle, and aspect ratio to create a realistic 'bouncing' shark animation.
Step-by-step
- Delete the default transform node and search for the 'XF' Transform node to access split X and Y positions.
- Hold Shift to insert the new Transform node into the node graph.
- Set a Y-position keyframe at the resting point (e.g., frame 55), then go to frame 0 and drag the object off-screen.
- Open the Spline menu, select the keyframes, and right-click to apply easing presets like 'Outback Cubic'.
- Add a second Transform node before the 'drop in' node to handle rotation independently.
- Press F2 to rename nodes (e.g., 'Angle' and 'Drop In') for organizational clarity.
- Keyframe the Angle property to tilt during the fall and return to zero at the resting frame.
Options
- Type values directly into property fields to bypass slider maximum limits
- Use 'Outback Cubic' easing preset for an automatic overshoot effect
- Hold Shift while dragging spline points to lock their height value while moving them horizontally
Watch out for
- Standard transform nodes couple X and Y positions, which results in displacement rather than independent axis control required for this animation.
Tips
- Keyframe the final resting position first and work backwards to make the animation process easier.
- Search for 'ball bouncing' motion graphs online for reference on realistic keyframe spacing.
- Place the Angle transform node before the Position transform node to rotate the object without affecting its travel path.
- Use Ctrl + Scroll Wheel to zoom in and out of the Spline menu for precise adjustments.
Highlights
“feel it out, feel whatever feels natural to you”
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