Center X / Center Y
Sets the horizontal and vertical center.
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SegmentTransform
Transform repeated image segments
Divides an image into repeated segments and transforms the content inside each segment.
This tool belongs to the Krokodove set integrated into DaVinci Resolve 21 and Fusion Studio 21. See the complete Krokodove node list and the comparison with native Fusion tools.
SegmentTransform
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
SegmentTransform is useful for tiled motion design, segmented transitions and repeated geometric distortion where each cell shares the same transform logic.
Overview
What SegmentTransform does
SegmentTransform is useful for tiled motion design, segmented transitions and repeated geometric distortion where each cell shares the same transform logic.
Think of the frame as a sheet cut into equal tiles. The node transforms what appears inside every tile while keeping the segmentation procedural.
Mental model
Think of the frame as a sheet cut into equal tiles. The node transforms what appears inside every tile while keeping the segmentation procedural.
Common uses
Tiled transitions
Repeated graphic distortion
Mosaic motion
Segmented title effects
Procedural pattern animation
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Image Input
Source image for the operation.
Effect Mask
Optional mask that limits where the node affects the image.
SegmentTransform
Fusion node
Image Output
The processed result from this node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Lock Segment Size X/Y
Links the X and Y values for Segment Size.
Segment Size X
Sets the horizontal size of each transformed segment.
Angle
Rotates content inside the segments.
Lock Scale X/Y
Links the X and Y values for scale.
Scale X
Scales the transformed segments horizontally.
Warp
Sets how strongly the segment transform is applied during rendering.
Under-Sample Resolution
Reduces the internal sampling resolution to trade detail for speed.
Filtering
Chooses the resampling filter used while transformed segments are rendered.
Edges
Controls how the operation treats image or region edges.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Choose segment size.
- 2
Set the center.
- 3
Adjust rotation and scale.
- 4
Animate one transform at a time.
- 5
Check seams and edge mode.
Typical node chain
Source→
SegmentTransform→
Output
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Tiled rotation
Rotate content inside a repeated cell grid.
MediaInSegmentTransformMediaOut
Graphic mosaic
Combine segment scaling with a pattern background.
GraphicSegmentTransformMerge
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Pushing SegmentTransform farther than the source resolution can support
Animating several SegmentTransform controls that fight each other instead of choosing one clear primary control
Judging SegmentTransform edge quality only in a proxy or reduced-resolution Viewer
Production notes
Practical tips
Keep the main SegmentTransform transform logic together instead of scattering equivalent adjustments across several nodes.
After a strong SegmentTransform deformation, inspect image edges and alpha for stretching or resampling artifacts.
Preview animated SegmentTransform work at normal playback speed as well as frame by frame.
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