Reference Time
Sets the frame at which the transform is considered neutral.
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PlanarTransform
Apply PlanarTracker motion
Applies planar tracking data to a new image or graphic, including translation, rotation, scale and perspective deformation of the tracked surface.
PlanarTransform
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
PlanarTransform is usually created from PlanarTracker after a surface has been tracked. It packages the planar motion into a reusable node so logos, screens, textures and graphics can follow the tracked plane without keeping the tracker in the final branch.
Overview
What PlanarTransform does
PlanarTransform is usually created from PlanarTracker after a surface has been tracked. It packages the planar motion into a reusable node so logos, screens, textures and graphics can follow the tracked plane without keeping the tracker in the final branch.
Mental model
Think of it as a reusable motion clip for a flat surface: anything connected to it inherits the tracked plane movement.
Common uses
Attach graphics to screens
Replace signs
Track textures onto walls
Reuse PlanarTracker data in several branches
Stabilize or match a flat surface
Build tracked screen inserts
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.
PlanarTransform
Fusion node
Output
The processed result from this node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Scale to Source
Adapts the planar transform to the source image dimensions.
Clipping Mode / Domain
Clips using the image data window/domain.
Clipping Mode / Frame
Clips to the full frame.
Right-click here for Track spline
Provides access to the stored tracking spline through the context menu.
PlanarTransform normally receives this motion data automatically when it is created from a Planar Tracker.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Track the surface in PlanarTracker first.
- 2
Choose a clean reference frame.
- 3
Create/export PlanarTransform from the tracker.
- 4
Connect the replacement graphic.
- 5
Adjust source scaling and clipping if necessary.
- 6
Merge the tracked result into the plate.
Typical node chain
Planar track→
PlanarTransform→
Tracked graphic
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Screen replacement
Drive a replacement screen with a planar track.
PlanarTrackerPlanarTransformMerge
Tracked texture
Apply the same planar motion to a texture branch.
TexturePlanarTransformMerge
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Trying to edit the track primarily inside PlanarTransform
Using a bad reference frame
Forgetting to match source aspect/resolution
Expecting it to handle strong non-planar parallax
Production notes
Practical tips
Do track cleanup in PlanarTracker before exporting the transform.
Use one tracked surface to drive several PlanarTransform nodes if needed.
For parallax-heavy surfaces, consider point or camera tracking.
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