Mapping type
Switches between bilinear and perspective behavior.
Perspective is usually preferred for a rigid planar surface.
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Warp & PerspectiveIntermediate
PerspectivePositioner
Perspective plane placement
Positions an image inside a four-corner perspective plane with controls designed for perspective-aware mapping.
PerspectivePositioner
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
PerspectivePositioner is useful for placing graphics on monitors, walls, documents and other quadrilateral surfaces while preserving perspective behavior.
Overview
What PerspectivePositioner does
The four corner coordinates define the target plane. Perspective mapping attempts to maintain the visual relationship expected from a planar surface rather than a simple bilinear bend.
Because coordinates are normalized, the setup remains easy to reason about across frame sizes. Small corner changes can produce large perspective changes near extreme angles.
For moving shots, perspective placement is usually driven by tracking data rather than hand-keyframing all four corners.
Mental model
Treat the node as a virtual poster that can be pinned to a perspective plane in the image.
Common uses
Screen and monitor inserts
Graphics on walls and signs
Place a document or poster in perspective
Tracked planar graphics
Perspective title treatments
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Image
Source image for the operation.
Effect Mask
Optional mask that limits where the node affects the image.
PerspectivePositioner
Fusion node
Output
The processed result from this node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Mapping type: Bi-Linear
Sets Mapping type to Bi-Linear.
Mapping type: Perspective
Sets Mapping type to Perspective.
Top Left X / Y
Sets the X and Y components of Top Left.
Top Right X / Y
Sets the X and Y components of Top Right.
Bottom Left X / Y
Sets the X and Y components of Bottom Left.
Bottom Right X / Y
Sets the X and Y components of Bottom Right.
Normalized X/Y Coordinates
Represent corner positions relative to frame dimensions.
Useful for consistent setups across different resolutions.
Corner Order
Defines the expected top-left, top-right, bottom-left and bottom-right corner ordering for the perspective quad.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Connect the graphic.
- 2
Choose the mapping type.
- 3
Set the four corners in clockwise order.
- 4
Compare the result with lines and perspective cues in the shot.
- 5
Track or keyframe the plane if it moves.
Typical node chain
Graphic→
PerspectivePositioner→
Merge→
MediaOut
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Poster replacement
Fit new artwork into a photographed poster frame.
GraphicPerspectivePositionerMerge
Perspective title
Place text along an angled wall or floor plane.
Text+PerspectivePositionerMerge
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Swapping corner order.
Using bilinear mapping for a rigid perspective plane and getting an unnatural bend.
Hand-keyframing a moving plane that would be easier to track.
Production notes
Practical tips
Use visible architectural lines to judge the perspective.
If the plate is strongly lens-distorted, solve lens distortion first.
Keep geometry corrections separate from color/reflection integration.
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