Controls / Copies
Sets the first and last copy in the generated 3D range.
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Fusion 3DIntermediate
Duplicate3D
Repeat 3D objects procedurally
Creates repeated copies of a 3D object or group using cumulative transforms, time offsets, probability and jitter.
Duplicate3D
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
Duplicate3D is a fast way to build rows, spirals, stacks and repeated motion-graphics structures from one 3D source.
Overview
What Duplicate3D does
Duplicate3D is a fast way to build rows, spirals, stacks and repeated motion-graphics structures from one 3D source.
Mental model
Think of each copy as applying another step of the same transform. A small translation, rotation or scale increment accumulates across the duplicate chain.
Common uses
Build repeated 3D logos
Create spirals or radial structures
Make rows/stacks of objects
Add controlled random variation to copies
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
SceneInput
3D scene or object data to be processed or combined.
Region
Optional region used by supported duplicate controls.
Duplicate3D
Fusion node
Output
3D scene output for Merge3D, Renderer3D or another 3D tool.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Controls / Copy Probability
Sets the probability that this particle operation is applied.
Controls / Time Offset
Offsets the timing used by this operation.
Controls / Transform Method
Chooses whether per-copy transforms accumulate or are evaluated linearly.
Controls / Transform Order
Chooses the order in which scale, rotation and translation are applied.
Controls / Translation X Offset
Sets the Translation X Offset.
Controls / Translation Y Offset
Sets the Translation Y Offset.
Controls / Translation Z Offset
Sets the Translation Z Offset.
Controls / Rotation Order
Sets the 3D rotation order.
Defines the order in which the three rotation axes are evaluated.
Controls / Rotation X Y Z
Sets rotation on the X, Y and Z axes.
Controls / Pivot X Y Z
Sets the pivot position on the X, Y and Z axes.
Controls / Lock X/Y/Z
Links the X, Y and Z values for scale.
Controls / Scale
Sets the overall scale.
Controls / Duplicate Path
Opens the controls for distributing copies along a path.
Jitter / Random Seed
Sets the random seed so a procedural variation can be reproduced.
Jitter / Jitter Probability
Adds controlled random variation to this property.
Jitter / Time Offset
Offsets the timing used by this operation.
Jitter / Translation Jitter X Y Z
Sets Translation Jitter on the X, Y and Z axes.
Jitter / Rotation Jitter X Y Z
Sets Rotation Jitter on the X, Y and Z axes.
Jitter / Pivot Jitter X Y Z
Sets the pivot position on the X, Y and Z axes.
Jitter / Scale Jitter
Adds controlled random variation to this property.
Region / Region Mode
Selects the particle region type.
Chooses the geometric region used by the particle operation.
Region / Region
Uses a region region for this particle operation.
Settings
Standard Fusion node settings for processing, masks, blending and animation.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Connect one 3D object or group to Duplicate3D.
- 2
Set a small number of Copies.
- 3
Add one transform offset at a time.
- 4
Use Time Offset for staggered animation if needed.
- 5
Add jitter only after the clean pattern works.
Typical node chain
3D Object→
Duplicate3D→
Merge3D→
Renderer3D
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
3D title wall
One title is repeated into a structured grid-like row.
Text3DDuplicate3DMerge3DRenderer3D
Spiral objects
Translation plus rotation per copy produces a helix-style layout.
Shape3DDuplicate3DCamera3DRenderer3D
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Starting with too many copies and making the scene heavy.
Combining large translation, rotation and scale changes before understanding the pattern.
Adding jitter before the base structure is correct.
Forgetting that time offsets can alter animated source objects.
Production notes
Practical tips
Design the deterministic pattern first, then add randomness.
Use group-level Duplicate3D instead of duplicating many individual branches manually.
Time Offset is one of the fastest ways to create cascading motion.
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