Random Seed
Sets the random seed so a procedural variation can be reproduced.
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pPointForce
Point attraction / repulsion force
Pulls particles toward or pushes them away from a point, creating attraction, explosion and localized force-field motion.
pPointForce
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
Pulls particles toward or pushes them away from a point, creating attraction, explosion and localized force-field motion.
Overview
What pPointForce does
Pulls particles toward or pushes them away from a point, creating attraction, explosion and localized force-field motion.
Mental model
It behaves like an invisible magnet or repulsor: every particle feels a force relative to one point.
Common uses
Attract particles to a center
Create explosion-style repulsion
Curve sparks around a focal point
Build localized particle force fields
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Particles
Particle stream processed by this node.
Region / Mask / Geometry
Optional spatial control used to limit where the node is active.
pPointForce
Fusion node
Particles
Processed particle stream for additional particle nodes or pRender.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Reseed
Sets the random seed so a procedural variation can be reproduced.
Time Lock
Locks procedural randomness to time so the same frame evaluates consistently.
Strength
Sets the strength of the effect.
Power
Sets how quickly the point force falls off or intensifies with distance from its center.
Limit Force
Sets a limit for the working range.
X Offset
Sets the X Offset.
Y Offset
Sets the Y Offset.
Z Offset
Sets the Z Offset.
Probability
Sets the probability that this particle operation is applied.
Age Start / End
Sets the particle-age range affected by this operation.
Particle age is measured over the particle lifetime; use the start and end values to limit where the behavior becomes active.
Set Mode
Selects the Set Mode used by pPointForce.
Set 1–32
Chooses which particle sets are affected by this operation.
Region Mode
Selects the particle region type.
Chooses the geometric region used by the particle operation.
Region
Selects the particle region type.
Chooses the geometric region used by the particle operation.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Create the particle stream and establish the base movement.
- 2
Insert pPointForce before pRender.
- 3
Start with conservative values and play the animation.
- 4
Limit the effect with regions, age or sets when needed.
- 5
Combine with other forces only after the base behavior is stable.
Typical node chain
pEmitter→
pPointForce→
pRender
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Controlled particle motion
pPointForce changes an existing particle stream before rendering.
pEmitterpPointForcepRender
Layered force setup
pPointForce is combined with a second force for more organic motion.
pEmitterpPointForcepTurbulencepRender
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Changing several pPointForce parameters at once and losing track of which control caused the result.
Approving pPointForce from a single still frame without checking motion or representative lighting.
Adding extra controls around pPointForce before the basic source, transform and render path is known to work.
Production notes
Practical tips
Name pPointForce by purpose when a composition contains several instances.
Use a lightweight preview while tuning pPointForce; restore the intended quality settings before the final render.
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