Thanks to the timeline accessibility of Fusion in Resolve, editors will find themselves popping into Fusion for a quick paint fix, marker removal, softening effect, or motion graphics title. The great news is that Fusion isn’t just for the VFX artist. And that’s where we come in: has created both a comprehensive introduction to the theory of node-based compositing (it’s really very simple once it’s been explained correctly) and a quick-start survival guide to working with Fusion inside Resolve. The biggest hurdle most people face in learning Fusion? It’s coming to terms with node composition instead of the more conventional timeline stacking of an editor’s timeline. Colorists have been conforming EDLs (and XMLs of course) from other packages for years and once you get your workflow down the migration of projects to Resolve will be fairly seamless. And with a highly capable free version (maxing out at a humble $USD299 for the full Studio version) there’s really no excuse not to get to know it.įor those of you wanting to continue editing in your traditional NLE, you can still look to Resolve for finishing. This sets Resolve up as a complete finishing platform comparable to Autodesk’s Smoke and Flame offerings. What really sets Resolve apart however is its high-end color correction and visual effects tools.īack at NAB in Vegas this year, Blackmagic announced the integration of Fusion into the Resolve interface, directly accessible from the timeline. And Avid editors making the transition may be surprised to find their favorite dynamic trim tools waiting for them.

Based around the Final Cut Pro 7 workflow paradigm, switching to Resolve is an easy transition for former FCP and Premiere Pro editors. If you’ve been myopically staring into the loving UI of your favorite NLE, you may not have noticed that Resolve has become a first-class contender as an editing platform. Fusion is now a first-class citizen in the Resolve interface, bringing the power of node-based compositing directly to the editing timeline. Been holding off taking the deep dive into Blackmagic’s full-featured finishing package DaVinci Resolve? Well, it’s time. Hot off the presses: a 20 minute guide to get you up and running in Resolve’s new Fusion page.

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