Show: Source / Destination
Sets Show to Source / Destination.
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GridWarp
Editable mesh deformation
Deforms an image with an editable source/destination grid for detailed local reshaping and match warps.
GridWarp
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
GridWarp gives direct mesh-level control over 2D deformation, making it useful for cleanup, shape matching, beauty work and complex graphic transitions.
Overview
What GridWarp does
The node maps points from a Source grid to a Destination grid. Moving destination vertices changes where the corresponding source pixels land.
Grid density and subdivisions determine how much local control is available. More points can describe complex deformation but are harder to manage and animate.
Magnet tools help move groups of nearby points without editing every vertex manually. They are useful for broad, smooth deformation.
Mental model
Imagine a flexible mesh printed over the image: moving mesh points stretches the pixels attached to that mesh.
Common uses
Beauty and cleanup reshaping
Match one surface to another
Local facial/clothing deformation
Organic title or graphic warps
Correct a localized shape mismatch
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Input
Source image for the operation.
Effect Mask
Optional mask that limits where the node affects the image.
GridWarp
Fusion node
Output
The processed result from this node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Magnet Type: Selected / Region / Magnetic
Sets Magnet Type to Selected / Region / Magnetic.
Magnet Distance
Sets the radius over which the Grid Warp magnet influences neighboring mesh points.
Magnet Strength
Sets how strongly the Grid Warp magnet pulls nearby mesh points.
X Grid Size
Sets X Grid Size for the Viewer/grid overlay.
Y Grid Size
Sets Y Grid Size for the Viewer/grid overlay.
Subdivisions
Adds interpolation detail between grid lines.
Higher subdivisions can make the result smoother without manually adding many control points.
Center X / Y
Sets the X/Y coordinates for center.
Angle
Sets the angle of the element.
Size
Sets the overall size.
Dst Edit: Edit None / Edit Grid / Edit Rect / Edit Line
Sets Dst Edit to Edit None / Edit Grid / Edit Rect / Edit Line.
Set Mesh To Entire Image
Resets and stretches the warp mesh to the full image bounds.
Copy Src To Dest
Copies the Source mesh into the Destination mesh.
Copy Dest To Src
Copies the Destination mesh back into the Source mesh.
Right-click here for mesh animation
Opens the context commands used to animate the Grid Warp mesh.
Render Method: Wire Frame / Color / Render
Sets Render Method to Wire Frame / Color / Render.
Anti-aliasing: None / Low / Medium / High
Sets Anti-aliasing to None / Low / Medium / High.
Filter Type: Super Sample / Area Sample
Sets Filter Type to Super Sample / Area Sample.
Black Background
Fills areas outside the warped image with black.
Object ID
Assigns the Object ID written to the render passes.
Object IDs provide a clean way to isolate individual 3D objects after rendering.
Material ID
Assigns the Material ID written to the render passes.
Material IDs can be used later to isolate surfaces in compositing.
Set Image Coords at Subdivisions
Reassigns image coordinates to the currently subdivided grid.
Force Destination Render
Forces the result to be evaluated from the Destination mesh.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Connect the image and fit the source mesh to the relevant area.
- 2
Choose a practical grid density.
- 3
Edit the destination grid to match the desired shape.
- 4
Use magnet tools for broad smooth corrections.
- 5
Check interpolation for pinching and fold-over.
Typical node chain
MediaIn→
GridWarp mesh→
Color / Merge→
MediaOut
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Local shape correction
Move a small mesh region without disturbing the full frame.
MediaInGridWarpMerge
Animated warp transition
Animate destination points between two shapes.
GraphicGridWarpGlowMerge
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Starting with an unnecessarily dense grid.
Creating crossed/folded cells that produce unstable deformation.
Editing source and destination meshes without keeping track of which state is active.
Production notes
Practical tips
Use fewer control points and smoother moves for natural deformation.
Save a reference frame before complex animation.
For rigid four-corner placement, use CornerPositioner instead of GridWarp.
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