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Spec score 8.3 #4 of 21 in Vfx Tools

What it is

Fusion is node-based compositing software for visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers, and 3D animators. Users connect image-processing tools as nodes and adjust individual parts of a composition. Its tools cover compositing, keying, painting, animation, virtual reality, and stereoscopic 3D. Fusion can import and render 3D models and scenes within a composite without pre-rendering assets or transferring between applications. Fusion Connect sends clips from DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer timelines to Fusion and updates those timelines after a composition is rendered. Lua and Python scripting can create custom tools, exchange data with other applications, and automate tasks. Blackmagic says rendering can use an unlimited number of networked computers without additional cost or per-node render license fees. Fusion Studio includes a bin server for shared assets, and the product page describes team review and approval through DaVinci Resolve. A free DaVinci Resolve download includes the Fusion page. Fusion Studio is listed at $295 a month. Studio version 21.1 requires a Fusion Studio or DaVinci Resolve Studio license dongle, or an activation key. Fusion Studio downloads are listed for Mac OS, Linux, Windows x86, and Windows ARM.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Fusion is node-based compositing software for visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers, and 3D animators.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Integrations
Fusion Connect sends clips from DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer timelines to Fusion and updates the timelines when the composition is rendered.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Privacy
Blackmagic's privacy policy says it may collect personal information when users register or download software and device information for software registration or activation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Support
Blackmagic offers product support through its community forum, email support engineers and telephone support offices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Maker
Blackmagic Design identifies itself as a manufacturer of creative video technology.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
3D workflow
Fusion can import and render 3D models and scenes within a composite without pre-rendering assets or transferring between applications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Compositing
Fusion includes tools for compositing, keying, painting, animation, virtual reality, stereoscopic 3D and more.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Core workflow
Users connect image-processing tools as nodes to build visual effects and adjust individual parts of a composition.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
License requirement
Fusion Studio 21.1 requires a Fusion Studio license dongle, DaVinci Resolve Studio license dongle or activation key.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Rendering
Blackmagic says Fusion supports rendering across an unlimited number of networked computers at no additional cost and with no per-node render license fees.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Scripting
Fusion supports Lua and Python scripting to create custom tools, exchange data with other applications and automate tasks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Supported systems
Blackmagic lists Fusion Studio 21.1 downloads for Mac OS, Linux, Windows x86 and Windows ARM.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Team workflow
Fusion Studio includes a bin server for sharing common assets, and the product page describes team review and approval workflows through DaVinci Resolve.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com

Plans and prices

DaVinci Resolve Price not published Fusion page included · Visual effects and compositing · Mac, Windows, and Linux support Read 20 Sep 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
DaVinci Resolve Priced on request Fusion page included · Visual effects and compositing · Mac, Windows, and Linux support Read 20 Sep 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Fusion Studio $295 a month Hundreds of 2D and 3D tools · 3D particles · 3D camera tracking · Rotoscoping and keying tools · Unlimited network rendering Read 20 Sep 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
Fusion Studio $295, paid once $295 Hundreds of 2D and 3D tools · advanced animation curves · 3D particles · keyframe editors · 3D camera tracking · rotoscoping · keying Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com
DaVinci Resolve (includes Fusion page) Free Free download; VFX and motion graphics tools Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackmagicdesign.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Node-based composition with individually adjustable parts
  • Imports and renders 3D scenes within a composite
  • Supports Lua and Python scripting
  • Unlimited network rendering without per-node license fees
  • Free DaVinci Resolve download includes the Fusion page

Limits

  • Fusion Studio listed at $295 a month
  • Fusion Studio 21.1 requires a license dongle or activation key
  • Team review and approval workflows are described through DaVinci Resolve

Who it suits

Fusion suits visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers, and 3D animators who work with node-based compositing. Its scripting, timeline connections, and network rendering may also suit teams with those workflows.

Verdict

Fusion combines node-based compositing with 2D and 3D tools, scripting, and connections to DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer. The free DaVinci Resolve download includes the Fusion page; Fusion Studio is listed at $295 a month and has a license requirement.

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