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TIP ResolveFX or OFX plug-ins applied to clips in the edit page are not applied in
theFusion page. This is because Fusion effects occur prior to color correction and
OFX/ResolveFX processing. If you want OFX applied before Fusion effects, right click
the clip in the edit page and select ‘new fusion clip’ before clicking on the Fusion page.
Understanding Nodes
It can be helpful to think of each node as a visual icon representing a single tool or effect.
Nodes are connected to other nodes to build the overall composition, much like ingredients
inacake. It’s important to understand the inputs and outputs of each node as this will help you
navigate the flow of your composition while building detailed visual effects.
Some tools have multiple inputs and outputs you can connect to other nodes. The merge node,
for example, lets you attach a foreground input, background input, and a mask input for
mattes or keys.
Multiple outputs on nodes means a single node can connect to many different nodes in your
composition, so you don’t have to duplicate clips as you would in layer based software.
Arrowson the line between connected nodes are a great visual indicator to show you which
direction the image data is flowing.
Adding Nodes to the Node Editor
Adding effects is as simple as placing nodes on the line between the ‘mediain’ and
‘mediaout’ nodes.
There are a few ways you can do this. You can hold down the shift button and drop a node
between two nodes, or click on the node you want to attach an effect to and select the
toolyouwant to add. The new node will automatically connect to the tool selected. You can
also add a node anywhere on the node window and manually connect nodes by dragging the
output of one to the input on another.
foreground input
background input
effect mask input
output
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