DaVinci Resolve Fusion Tutorial – Learn Motion Graphics & VFX

In this DaVinci Resolve Fusion Tutorial for Beginners, unlock the power of motion graphics! Whether you’re intimidated by node-based compositing or simply curious, this video breaks it all down into manageable steps. Learn everything from understanding nodes to creating stunning lower third animations.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
– Nodes Demystified: What they are, how they work, and the four main types (Generator, Merge, Mask, and Effect).
– Step-by-Step Lower Third Creation: From adding text to integrating animations and masks, we’ll create a fully customizable lower third.
– Mastering Keyframes & Animation: Learn how to animate with ease using keyframes and the spline editor for smooth transitions.
– Template Creation: Save your animations as templates for seamless reuse across projects.

By the end of this video, you’ll have a solid foundation in Fusion, ready to take your motion graphics to the next level.

Host: Tim Seneker

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– Get DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Start with Fusion: Why It Matters
00:36 – Set Up the UI for Fusion
00:53 – Understand Nodes: Media In & Media Out
01:24 – Add Text with the Text+ Node
01:46 – Learn About Nodes: The 4 Main Types
02:37 – Preview Nodes in Viewers
03:17 – Use the Merge Node to Combine Layers
04:59 – Explore Node Inputs and Outputs
06:58 – Add a Background Node
08:55 – Learn Basics of Masking
10:09 – Adjust Lower Third Text and Background using Inspector
11:54 – Introduce Effect Nodes with Transform
16:49 – Animate the Lower Third with Keyframes
20:38 – Ease Animations with the Spline Editor
23:04 – Adjust Animation Speed with Time Stretch
24:25 – Build a Reusable Fusion Composition
26:44 – Change Resolution in Fusion
27:36 – Zoom In and Out of Window
28:09 – Save and Use Power Bins for Templates
29:36 – Open Selected Clip in Fusion Page
30:30 – Add Logos to the Lower Third
32:26 – Wrap Up

📺 RELATED VIDEOS
– Playlist with all my videos on DaVinci Resolve: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xI-i6cL8Vdg2LOgjuawizcm
– DaVinci Resolve 19 Tutorial for Beginners: https://youtu.be/AcNOi-PUTL4
– Tim’s DaVinci Resolve Tutorial for Beginners: https://youtu.be/xq1iKwYtYDI

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