Controls / Size
Sets the overall size.
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FBXMesh3D
FBX mesh import
Loads FBX mesh geometry so external 3D assets can participate in a Fusion scene.
FBXMesh3D
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
Loads FBX mesh geometry so external 3D assets can participate in a Fusion scene.
Overview
What FBXMesh3D does
Loads FBX mesh geometry so external 3D assets can participate in a Fusion scene.
Mental model
Think of it as an imported object node: FBX provides the mesh, while Fusion decides placement, shading, lighting and rendering.
Common uses
Import product, logo or architectural models
Apply Fusion materials to imported meshes
Render FBX assets with Fusion cameras and lights
Reuse external geometry in motion graphics
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
SceneInput
Incoming 3D geometry or scene branch processed by the node.
FBXMesh3D
Fusion node
Output
Processed 3D geometry or scene data for Merge3D, Renderer3D or another 3D node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Controls / FBX File
Sets the FBX file loaded by the node.
Controls / Object Name
Selects or identifies an object inside the imported file.
When the source contains several objects, use this field to target the one this node should read.
Controls / Take Name
Chooses which animation take from the FBX file is used.
Controls / Streams
Lists the data streams available in the loaded FBX file.
Controls / Wireframe
Displays the geometry as a wireframe.
Useful for checking topology, scale and whether imported geometry loaded correctly.
Visibility / Visible
Controls whether the object is visible in the rendered scene.
Visibility / Unseen by Cameras
Keeps the object in the 3D scene while hiding it from camera renders.
The object can still be useful for lighting, shadows or other scene interactions depending on the setup.
Visibility / Cull Faces Front / Back
Controls whether front-facing or back-facing polygons are discarded.
Use face culling to diagnose reversed normals, inside-out geometry or single-sided surfaces.
Visibility / Suppress Aux Channels for Transparent Pixels
Suppresses auxiliary 3D channels where the object is transparent.
This keeps Object ID, Material ID, normals and similar passes clean around fully transparent pixels.
Lighting / Affected by Lights
Controls whether scene lights illuminate this object.
Lighting / Shadow Caster
Controls whether the object casts shadows onto other geometry.
Lighting / Shadow Receiver
Controls whether the object or material receives shadows.
Matte / Is Matte
Treats the object as a matte in the 3D composite.
Use matte objects for holdouts and technical occlusion rather than as ordinary visible geometry.
Blend Mode [Non-Deep] / Hardware
Selects the 3D blend mode for this renderer.
Chooses how the object is combined in the selected 3D renderer.
Blend Mode [Non-Deep] / Software
Selects the 3D blend mode for this renderer.
Chooses how the object is combined in the selected 3D renderer.
Blend Mode [Non-Deep] / Gain
Sets the gain of the effect.
Normals/Tangents / Scale
Sets the display length of the normal and tangent guides.
This affects the diagnostic overlay, not the actual geometry.
Normals/Tangents / Show Normals
Shows Normals in the Viewer for setup or diagnostics.
Viewer guides do not normally change the rendered image unless the control explicitly says otherwise.
Normals/Tangents / Show Tangents
Shows Tangents in the Viewer for setup or diagnostics.
Viewer guides do not normally change the rendered image unless the control explicitly says otherwise.
ObjectID / ObjectID
Assigns the Object ID written to the render passes.
Object IDs provide a clean way to isolate individual 3D objects after rendering.
Material / Diffuse Color
Sets the base diffuse color of the material.
Material / Diffuse Alpha
Sets the alpha contribution of the diffuse material.
Material / Opacity
Sets the overall opacity of the material or object.
Material / Specular Color
Sets the color of specular highlights.
Material / Specular Intensity
Sets the strength of specular highlights.
Raise it for a glossier response; lower it for a more matte surface.
Material / Specular Exponent
Controls the size and hardness of specular highlights.
Higher values produce tighter highlights; lower values spread them over a broader area.
Material / Transmittance / Attenuation
Controls how the material transmits light through the surface.
Material / Receives Lighting
Controls whether the material responds to scene lighting.
Material / Receives Shadows
Controls whether the object or material receives shadows.
Material / Two Sided
Renders the material on both sides of the polygons.
Useful for thin cards, planes and imported meshes whose reverse side must remain visible.
MaterialID / Material ID
Assigns the Material ID written to the render passes.
Material IDs can be used later to isolate surfaces in compositing.
Transform / Translation X Y Z
Sets translation on the X, Y and Z axes.
Transform / Rotation Order
Sets the 3D rotation order.
Defines the order in which the three rotation axes are evaluated.
Transform / Rotation X Y Z
Sets rotation on the X, Y and Z axes.
Transform / Pivot X Y Z
Sets the pivot position on the X, Y and Z axes.
Transform / Scale / Lock X/Y/Z
Links the X, Y and Z values for scale.
Transform / Use Target
Orients the object, light or camera toward a target point.
Use Target is convenient for aim-at rigs because the orientation follows the target as either element moves.
Transform / Import Transform
Imports compatible position, rotation and scale animation from another source.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Create or import the geometry that FBXMesh3D will work with.
- 2
Insert FBXMesh3D at the point where the 3D behavior should change.
- 3
Inspect the FBXMesh3D result in a 3D Viewer with a simple camera and light before building the final rig.
- 4
Keep transforms, materials and FBXMesh3D-specific overrides in clearly separated parts of the scene.
- 5
Merge the finished FBXMesh3D branch into the scene and render it through Renderer3D.
Typical node chain
Source→
FBXMesh3D→
Renderer3D
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Core 3D setup
FBXMesh3D processes a geometry branch before it enters the main scene.
GeometryFBXMesh3DMerge3DRenderer3D
Technical 3D workflow
FBXMesh3D is isolated in its own branch for easier debugging and reuse.
SourceFBXMesh3DRenderer3D
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Changing several FBXMesh3D parameters at once and losing track of which control caused the result.
Approving FBXMesh3D from a single still frame without checking motion or representative lighting.
Adding extra controls around FBXMesh3D before the basic source, transform and render path is known to work.
Production notes
Practical tips
Name FBXMesh3D by purpose when a composition contains several instances.
Use a lightweight preview while tuning FBXMesh3D; restore the intended quality settings before the final render.
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