DaVinci Resolve: Creating and saving a Macro in Fusion

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Wampus·Dec 2024

Demo summary

Demonstrates selecting multiple nodes, using the 'Create Macro' tool to group them, and saving the result as a reusable tool for future projects.

Step-by-step

Drag and select the specific nodes you want to include in the macro.
Right-click on any of the selected nodes.
Select Macro then Create Macro.
Rename the tool in the macro window.
Click the three dots or go to File and select Save As Group.
Save the file in the default macros directory.
Press Control + Space to open the tool menu and search for your macro by name to add it to a project.
Hold Shift to insert the macro group into your node tree.

Options

Link specific properties across nodes using the controls dropdown menus
Double-click the macro group to expand and edit original nodes

Watch out for

Ensure you only select the nodes you want to be saved, excluding others like Media Out.

Tips

Use 'Save As Group' to make the macro easier to manage and edit later.
Rename the macro something descriptive like 'drop in bounce' to find it quickly in the tool menu.

Highlights

“it is going to be a game changer for you and in your workflow”

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