Create Stunning Fire Text Effects in DaVinci Resolve Fusion

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Step 1: Importing Fusion Composition
3. Step 2: Adding Text Note
4. Step 3: Working with Particles
5. Step 4: Adjusting Particle Emitter
6. Step 5: Adding Directional Force
7. Step 6: Introducing Turbulence
8. Step 7: Increasing Particle Count
9. Step 8: Adding Blur and Soft Glow
10. Step 9: Enhancing the Fire Effect
11. Step 10: Adding Color Correction
12. Step 11: Finalizing the Composition
13. Conclusion

How to Create a Fire Text Effect in Fusion

Are you looking to create a stunning fire text effect in Fusion? In this tutorial, I will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a captivating fire text effect using particle nodes and various effects. By following along, you'll be able to transform a simple text into a fiery masterpiece. So, let's dive in and get started!

Step 1: Importing Fusion Composition

To begin, we need to import the Fusion composition into our timeline. Head over to the Effects Library and navigate to the Toolbox Effects. From there, drag the Fusion composition onto the timeline. Right-click on it and select "Open Fusion Page" to access the composition.

Step 2: Adding Text Note

Next, we'll add a text note to our composition. Click on the dot beside the text note to make it visible in the viewer. Type any desired text, such as "hello," and choose a suitable font. Adjust the text size to your preference.

Step 3: Working with Particles

Now, let's start working with particles to create the fire effect. Grab two additional notes: a particle emitter and a particle render. Connect them together. While the render node is selected, change the output mode from 3D to 2D.

Step 4: Adjusting Particle Emitter

Navigate to the particle emitter's origin tab in the inspector. Change the region from sphere to bitmap. Connect the text to the emitter, making the text a bitmap representation. Place the render into the viewer on the right.

Step 5: Adding Directional Force

Create space between the emitter and render by clicking on the emitter and pressing Shift + Space. Type "P Directional Force" and adjust its direction from -90 to 90 degrees to make the particles move upwards, simulating a fire effect.

Pros:

• Provides realistic particle movement
• Enhances the fire effect

Cons:

• Requires adjustment for specific fire effects

Step 6: Introducing Turbulence

Add a P Turbulence node to further enhance the fire effect. Set the density to 40 and increase the strength to create a triangular shape for the particles. Reset the random seed to maintain consistency.

Step 7: Increasing Particle Count

Return to the particle emitter and increase the number of particles to 1000. This adjustment makes the particles more visible and prominent in the composition. Decrease the particle lifespan to 8 to prevent particles from going out of frame.

Step 8: Adding Blur and Soft Glow

To make the particles appear more like fire, we'll add a blur effect. Increase the size to 7 to create the blur effect. Place the blur node in the viewer. Next, add a soft glow effect and adjust the gain to 5 for a subtle glow around the fire.

Step 9: Enhancing the Fire Effect

For a more realistic fire effect, add an abstraction node to the composition. Initially, the effect may not look appealing, but by adjusting the edge strength and abstraction strength, the composition will resemble a fire effect. Fine-tune these settings to achieve the desired effect.

Pros:

• Provides a realistic fire effect
• Adds depth and complexity to the composition

Cons:

• Requires experimentation and adjustment for optimal results

Step 10: Adding Color Correction

To add color to the fire effect, insert a color corrector node after the abstraction node. Push the color towards orange to mimic the fiery color palette. Adjust the saturation, contrast, and brightness to achieve the desired effect.

Step 11: Finalizing the Composition

Create a final note graph by adding a merge node after the color corrector. Connect it to the media out node and place the media out into the viewer. Copy the original text note and paste it over the fire composition. Add a displaced effect to the text layer for added depth. Connect the displace node to the merge node to integrate the text into the fire composition.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created a captivating fire text effect in Fusion. By following these steps and experimenting with different settings, you can customize the fire effect to your liking. Don't be afraid to explore and make adjustments as needed. Have fun creating and let your creativity ignite!