X Offset
Moves the Shape horizontally.
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sTransform
Transform live Shape geometry
Moves, scales, rotates and repivots Shape geometry before rasterization, preserving the procedural vector workflow.
sTransform
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
sTransform is the standard transform node for Fusion Shape data. It performs positioning, scale, rotation and pivot changes while the graphic is still a Shape stream rather than a pixel image.
Overview
What sTransform does
Use sTransform when a Shape element or entire merged Shape branch must move without leaving the Shape pipeline. This keeps geometry clean and editable before sRender.
The node is especially useful after sMerge, because one transform can reposition a complete vector assembly. It is also useful before sDuplicate when the source geometry needs a prepared pivot or orientation.
Transform Axis determines how the operation relates to Shape coordinate information, which matters in more complex procedural Shape graphs.
Mental model
Think of sTransform as Transform-before-rasterization: it changes vector geometry, not already-rendered pixels.
Common uses
Move a complete Shape assembly
Animate vector icons or text
Set a custom pivot for Shape rotation
Scale Shapes before duplication
Keep motion design vector-clean until sRender
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.
sTransform
Fusion node
Shape Output
The generated Shape data.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Y Offset
Moves the Shape vertically.
X Size
Scales Shape geometry along X.
Y Size
Scales Shape geometry along Y.
Rotation
Rotates the Shape in the 2D plane.
X Pivot
Sets the horizontal transform pivot.
Y Pivot
Sets the vertical transform pivot.
Transform Axis
Chooses the axis context used for the Shape transform.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Connect the Shape stream to sTransform.
- 2
Set pivot first if the Shape must rotate around a specific point.
- 3
Adjust position and scale.
- 4
Animate the transform controls as needed.
- 5
Continue with other Shape nodes or render with sRender.
Typical node chain
Shape Geometry→
sTransform→
Transformed Shape→
sRender
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Vector logo animation
Animate a merged Shape logo before rasterization.
Shape branchessMergesTransformsRender
Radial repeater source
Rotate the source Shape around a deliberate pivot before duplication.
sNGonsTransformsDuplicatesRender
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Using ordinary Transform after sRender when downstream Shape operations are still needed
Keyframing position before setting the correct pivot
Scaling raster output and losing the advantages of vector Shape geometry
Production notes
Practical tips
Set the pivot before building rotation animation.
Transform a merged Shape group with one node when all elements should move together.
Stay in the Shape pipeline until a pixel-only effect is actually required.
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