Translation U
Offsets texture coordinates along U.
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TextureTransform
Texture-space transform
Offsets, scales and rotates texture coordinates so a surface texture can be aligned or animated without moving the geometry.
TextureTransform
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
Offsets, scales and rotates texture coordinates so a surface texture can be aligned or animated without moving the geometry.
Overview
What TextureTransform does
Offsets, scales and rotates texture coordinates so a surface texture can be aligned or animated without moving the geometry.
Mental model
Move the wallpaper across the wall without moving the wall itself.
Common uses
Reposition a logo on a surface
Scale texture tiling
Rotate a mapped pattern
Animate texture scrolling
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Texture / Coordinates
Source data used to create or modify the material, texture or mapping result.
TextureTransform
Fusion node
TextureTransform Output
Processed texture, mapping or material data for the next 3D shading stage.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Translation V
Offsets texture coordinates along V.
Translation W
Offsets texture coordinates along the third W coordinate.
Rotation Order
Sets the 3D rotation order.
Defines the order in which the three rotation axes are evaluated.
Rotation U / V / W
Sets rotation around the U, V and W texture-coordinate axes.
Scale U
Scales texture coordinates along U.
Scale V
Scales texture coordinates along V.
Scale W
Scales the third/procedural texture coordinate along W.
Pivot U / V / W
Sets the pivot used for rotation and scaling.
Move the pivot when the element needs to rotate or scale around a point other than its current center.
Invert Transform
Inverts the transform.
Material ID
Assigns the Material ID written to the render passes.
Material IDs can be used later to isolate surfaces in compositing.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Prepare the source image, texture, material or mesh that TextureTransform will use.
- 2
Insert TextureTransform at the stage where mapping or shading should change.
- 3
Use a simple test material or checker pattern while tuning TextureTransform.
- 4
Verify scale, orientation and color/alpha interpretation before judging TextureTransform.
- 5
Render TextureTransform under a neutral test light before adding final look development.
Typical node chain
Source→
TextureTransform→
Renderer3D
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Material workflow
TextureTransform prepares or modifies a material-related branch before rendering.
SourceTextureTransformMaterialRenderer3D
Reusable texture setup
TextureTransform stays isolated so the same mapping or texture can be reused.
Image / MapTextureTransform3D Material
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Changing several TextureTransform parameters at once and losing track of which control caused the result.
Approving TextureTransform from a single still frame without checking motion or representative lighting.
Adding extra controls around TextureTransform before the basic source, transform and render path is known to work.
Production notes
Practical tips
Name TextureTransform by purpose when a composition contains several instances.
Use a lightweight preview while tuning TextureTransform; restore the intended quality settings before the final render.
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