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Uses separate Size and Aspect controls for scaling.
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Transform & WarpIntermediate
WarpedTransform
Transform plus nonlinear warp
Combines familiar 2D transform controls with an additional nonlinear Warp parameter and explicit render-quality options.
WarpedTransform
DaVinci Resolve · Fusion
WarpedTransform sits between a standard Transform and a full mesh warp. It can move, rotate and scale an image while adding a controlled curved deformation, which is useful for stylized motion, soft perspective-like bends and graphic transitions.
Overview
What WarpedTransform does
WarpedTransform sits between a standard Transform and a full mesh warp. It can move, rotate and scale an image while adding a controlled curved deformation, which is useful for stylized motion, soft perspective-like bends and graphic transitions.
Mental model
Think of a normal Transform applied to a flexible sheet instead of a rigid card.
Common uses
Bend motion graphics
Create warped transitions
Add subtle curved perspective
Distort title cards
Animate soft deformations
Combine transform and warp in one node
Flow anatomy
Inputs & outputs
The port structure shows how this node fits into a Fusion graph.
Input
Source image for the operation.
Effect Mask
Optional mask that limits where the node affects the image.
WarpedTransform
Fusion node
Output
Transformed image with optional nonlinear warp.
Inspector
Important parameters
Start with these controls before reaching for more complicated workarounds.
Render / Warp Linear
Biases the warp toward a more linear deformation response.
Render / Filtering / None, Pixel, Area
Selects None, Pixel, Area.
Render / Edges / Black, Wrap, Duplicate
Chooses how pixels outside the image boundary are filled: black, wrapped, or duplicated from the edge.
Controls / Center X Y
Sets the Center X Y position.
Controls / Angle
Sets the angle of the element.
Controls / Pivot X Y
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.
Controls / Use Size And Aspect
Uses separate Size and Aspect controls for scaling.
Controls / Size X
Sets the horizontal scale of the warped transform.
Controls / Size Y
Sets the vertical scale of the warped transform.
Render / Warp
Sets the amount of nonlinear warp applied by WarpedTransform.
Render / Warp Linear
Biases the warp toward a more linear deformation response.
Render / Under-Sample Resolution
Reduces the internal sampling resolution to trade detail for speed.
Render / Filtering: None
Uses None filtering when the image is resampled.
Render / Filtering: Pixel
Uses Pixel filtering when the image is resampled.
Render / Filtering: Area
Uses Area filtering when the image is resampled.
Render / Edges: Black
Uses Black handling outside the image boundary.
Render / Edges: Warp
Uses Warp handling outside the image boundary.
Render / Edges: Duplicate
Uses Duplicate handling outside the image boundary.
Image / Output Size
Chooses the raster size of the WarpedTransform output.
Image / Clipping Mode
Selects the Clipping Mode used by WarpedTransform.
Keyframes
Provides keyframe controls for animating the related parameter.
Practical setup
A reliable workflow
- 1
Set ordinary transform placement first.
- 2
Add a small Warp amount.
- 3
Choose filtering appropriate for the source detail.
- 4
Inspect edges during large bends.
- 5
Animate warp only after the base transform is correct.
Typical node chain
Image→
WarpedTransform→
Bent transformed image
Examples
Where this node fits in real work
Curved title move
Animate a title while adding a restrained bend.
Text+WarpedTransformMerge
Graphic transition
Warp a full-frame graphic in and out.
BackgroundWarpedTransformMediaOut
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Using extreme warp where GridWarp would provide better control
Ignoring resampling softness
Animating Pivot and Warp simultaneously without need
Leaving edge mode on Black when the image must wrap
Production notes
Practical tips
Use subtle warp for polished motion design.
Inspect fine text at 100% after strong deformation.
For complex local bends, switch to GridWarp or VectorWarp.
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