Random Seed
Chooses the repeatable shuffle pattern.
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Shuffle
Block-based image shuffling and glitch distortion
Divides an image into a grid and moves its tiles in Slide or Swap mode to create block glitches, randomized transitions and structured digital distortion.
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.
Shuffle
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
Shuffle turns the frame into a configurable tile grid, then slides or swaps those tiles according to a seed and effect amount. Horizontal and Vertical Subdivisions control block size, Warp changes the distortion behavior, and edge/filter settings determine how displaced areas are reconstructed.
Overview
What Shuffle does
Shuffle is a fast way to create digital breakup without building dozens of crops and transforms. A coarse grid produces obvious blocks, while a dense grid creates finer fragmented motion.
Random Seed makes the pattern reproducible. Slide tends to feel like displaced strips or tiles, while Swap exchanges regions and can create a more scrambled look.
Under-Sample Resolution and Filtering control image quality and style. Edge handling is also important: Black exposes empty regions, Wrap recycles opposite edges and Duplicate extends boundary pixels.
Mental model
Think of Shuffle as cutting the frame into tiles and programmatically moving or exchanging them while keeping one node in control of the grid.
Common uses
Create block glitch transitions
Randomize sections of a title or image
Build digital breakup effects
Animate tiled displacement
Create stylized signal corruption
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.
Shuffle
Fusion node
Image Output
The processed result from this node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Type: Slide / Swap
Selects whether tiles move along the grid or exchange positions.
Horizontal Subdivisions
Sets the number of tile divisions across the width.
Vertical Subdivisions
Sets the number of tile divisions across the height.
Amount
Controls how strongly the tiles are rearranged.
Warp
Adds or adjusts warp behavior within the shuffle.
Under-Sample Resolution
Reduces processing resolution for speed or a deliberately rougher look.
Filtering: None / Pixel / Area
Uses None / Pixel / Area filtering when the image is resampled.
Edges: Black / Wrap / Duplicate
Chooses how pixels outside the image boundary are handled: Black, Wrap, Duplicate.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Choose a coarse grid first so the effect is easy to read.
- 2
Select Slide or Swap.
- 3
Set a fixed Random Seed.
- 4
Animate Amount from clean to distorted or vice versa.
- 5
Adjust filtering and edge behavior for the desired finish.
- 6
Increase subdivisions only if finer fragmentation is needed.
Typical node chain
Image→
Grid→
Shuffle→
Glitch Output
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Glitch transition
Animate the shuffle amount into a cut.
MediaInShuffleGlow / Chromatic EffectMediaOut
Block breakup
Use a fixed seed and masked region for controlled fragmentation.
MediaInShuffleEffect MaskMerge
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Using too many subdivisions before establishing the motion
Changing Random Seed during art direction and losing a useful pattern
Leaving Black edges when the design expects wrapped coverage
Using strong filtering when a pixel-sharp glitch is intended
Production notes
Practical tips
Animate Amount rather than the seed for a more controllable transition.
Pair coarse Shuffle blocks with subtle channel offset or scanlines instead of stacking several equally strong glitches.
Keep a fixed seed until the shot is approved.
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