Glowstick - Lightsaber Effect for DaVinci Resolve Fusion

A Fuse plug-in for Blackmagic Design's Fusion compositor. This node outputs a similar effect to VideoCopilot's Saber plug-in for After Effects. Merge it on to your base video with the 'screen' blending mode for best results!

To Use with DaVinci Resolve: Place the .Fuse file in the Fuses folder, found at

Windows: C:/ProgramData/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/Fusion/Fuses

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/Fusion/Fuses/

The node can be found in the 'Fuses>Generator' section of the Fusion effects.

v0.3

• Added Glow noise map feature
  • Connect a noise map to the node to add texture to the glow!
• Tweaked default settings
• Added option to render core/glow by themselves
• Probably some other stuff

v0.2

• Added 'Operation Type' drop down.
• New 'Element' Operation Type. Allows an input which will then be used for the Glowstick effect.
  • 'Outline of Element' option (Also available as a separate Fuse)

v0.1:

• Two-point system for a basic saber.
• Motion blur can be achieved by using the top thickness and bottom thickness.
• Color & Blur Controls

To-do:

• Mask/Shape/Text System to 'glowstick'-ify custom elements (DONE)
• Blending mode possibilities

(tbd)

MAYBE:

• Saber Style Presets

Keep in mind this is just a small passion project, so there are probably plenty of bugs or messy code. Constructive criticism & suggestions (or bug reports) are appreciated!