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 (https://www.youtube.com/@CameraTim)
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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
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