Jitter Mode: Fixed / Random
Chooses deterministic or continuously changing jitter behavior.
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Shape SystemIntermediate
sJitter
Controlled randomness for Shape geometry
Adds controlled random variation to Shape position, scale, rotation and individual points without rasterizing the Shape stream.
sJitter
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
sJitter breaks perfect procedural regularity in Fusion Shape graphics. It can perturb the whole Shape, its dimensions and rotation, or individual point positions while preserving a live vector workflow.
Overview
What sJitter does
Use sJitter when a repeated Shape pattern feels too mechanical. Small random offsets can make particles, dots, hand-drawn lines, debris, interface noise and abstract motion graphics feel more organic.
The Random Seed makes randomness reproducible. Reseed generates a different arrangement without changing the parameter ranges, which is useful for quickly auditioning variations.
Whole-Shape jitter and point jitter solve different problems: the former moves or scales an intact element, while point offsets deform the geometry itself.
Mental model
Think of sJitter as a controlled imperfection layer for vector Shapes: it preserves the design but removes machine-perfect repetition.
Common uses
Add organic variation to repeated Shape patterns
Create rough or hand-drawn vector motion
Break up perfectly regular grids
Randomize icon or marker placement
Perturb Shape points for abstract graphics
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Shape Input
Shape data processed or combined by this node.
sJitter
Fusion node
Shape Output
The generated Shape data.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Random Seed
Selects the reproducible random pattern.
Reseed
Generates a different random arrangement.
Shape X Offset
Sets the Shape X Offset.
Shape Y Offset
Sets the Shape Y Offset.
Shape X Size
Sets the base horizontal size used for jittered Shapes.
Shape Y Size
Sets the base vertical size used for jittered Shapes.
Shape Rotate
Adds random rotation to the entire Shape.
Point X Offset
Sets the Point X Offset.
Point Y Offset
Sets the Point Y Offset.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Build the clean Shape first.
- 2
Insert sJitter before sRender.
- 3
Start with a small whole-Shape offset.
- 4
Add rotation or scale variation only if the design needs it.
- 5
Use point jitter sparingly when you want actual geometric deformation.
- 6
Lock a useful result with a fixed seed.
Typical node chain
Shape Stream→
sJitter→
Varied Shape Stream→
sRender
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Organic dot field
Break the precision of repeated dots while keeping the overall composition.
sEllipsesDuplicatesJittersRender
Rough line graphic
Perturb vector points for a less perfect procedural outline.
sPolygonsJittersChangeStylesRender
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Adding too much jitter and destroying the intended structure
Changing the random seed while trying to compare other settings
Using point jitter when only object placement needs variation
Production notes
Practical tips
Use the smallest variation that makes repetition stop feeling artificial.
Fix the seed once a layout is approved so renders remain repeatable.
For stable motion graphics, prefer Fixed jitter over constantly changing random noise.
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