Blur Strength
Sets the maximum blur amount.
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TiltShiftBlur
Depth-style focus band and miniature blur
Creates a configurable in-focus band with near/far blur, lens-style iris controls and optional map-driven focus for tilt-shift and selective-focus effects.
TiltShiftBlur
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
Creates a configurable in-focus band with near/far blur, lens-style iris controls and optional map-driven focus for tilt-shift and selective-focus effects.
Overview
What TiltShiftBlur does
Creates a configurable in-focus band with near/far blur, lens-style iris controls and optional map-driven focus for tilt-shift and selective-focus effects.
The node builds an in-focus band rather than blurring the whole frame uniformly. Center, Angle, Focus Sweep and In-Focus Range place that band, while Near Blur and Far Blur let foreground and background softness be tuned independently.
Lens Blur gives the most optical character and exposes iris shape, blade curvature, rotation, anamorphism and highlight controls; Fast Blur is cheaper for previews or graphic work. When using an external alpha, RGB or depth map, inspect the blur-strength preview before judging the final image.
Mental model
Imagine rotating and sweeping a thin plane of focus across the frame. Everything inside the band stays sharper while areas on either side transition into independent near and far blur.
Common uses
Create miniature tilt-shift looks
Focus attention on a horizontal or diagonal band
Simulate selective lens focus
Build depth-like blur without a full 3D render
Add stylized anamorphic defocus
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Image Input
Source image for the operation.
Alpha / Map Input
Source image for the operation.
Second RGB Input
Source image for the operation.
TiltShiftBlur
Fusion node
Image Output
The processed result from this node.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Blur Type
Chooses the blur character.
Iris Shape
Defines the aperture/bokeh shape.
Blade Curvature
Controls aperture blade roundness.
Rotation
Rotates the aperture character.
Anamorphism
Stretches blur shape for anamorphic behavior.
Highlights
Boosts bright areas so they contribute more strongly to the tilt-shift blur.
Map Source
Selects whether focus is driven procedurally or from a map.
Center X / Center Y
Positions the focus region.
Angle
Rotates the focus band.
Focus Sweep
Moves the focus plane across the frame.
In-Focus Range
Controls width of the sharp band.
Near Blur
Sets blur on one side of focus.
Far Blur
Sets blur on the opposite side.
Blur Strength Preview
Sets the amount of blur.
Follow Sizing and Tracking
Makes the effect follow Sizing and Tracking.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Place the focus center over the subject.
- 2
Rotate the band with Angle.
- 3
Set the In-Focus Range before increasing blur.
- 4
Balance Near Blur and Far Blur.
- 5
Refine aperture and anamorphism only after the focus geometry is correct.
Typical node chain
Input→
TiltShiftBlur→
Output
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Miniature city
Keep a narrow horizontal strip sharp and blur both sides.
Aerial PlateTiltShiftBlurColorCorrectorMediaOut
Diagonal focus reveal
Animate Focus Sweep across a product shot.
MediaInTiltShiftBlurMediaOut
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Using an overly narrow focus band on noisy footage
Pushing blur before placing the focus region
Adding strong anamorphism with no visual motivation
Treating it as physically accurate depth when no real depth map is used
Production notes
Practical tips
Set focus geometry first, optical character second.
A little saturation/contrast adjustment can reinforce a miniature look, but keep it separate from the blur node.
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