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Loader Node Inputs
Loader nodes have one Effects mask input and one output. In the case of the Effects mask
input, connecting a mask node such as a Polygon or B-Spline node automatically creates an
alpha channel in the Loader node.
TIP: If you connect a Mask node without any shapes drawn, that mask outputs full
transparency, so the result is that the image output by the MediaIn node is blank. If you
want to rotoscope over a MediaIn node, first create a disconnected Mask node, and
with the Mask node selected and the Media In node loaded into the viewer, draw your
mask. Once the shape you’re drawing has been closed, connect the Mask node to the
MediaIn node’s input, and you’re good to go.
Using Proxies for Better Performance
For increased performance, you can do one of two things:
 Generate smaller media files and write them to disk using Optimized Media in
DaVinci Resolve
 Render out proxy files using Saver nodes in Fusion Studio
Both applications also allow you to generate proxies on-the-fly without rendering new
files to disk using the Proxy and Auto Proxy options in the transport controls area.
To enable the Proxy and Auto Proxy options, you can do one of two things, depending
on the version of Fusion you are using:
 In the Fusion page, right-click the empty area behind the transport controls to enable
the Proxy option.
Proxy and Auto Proxy options in the
transport controls right-click menu.
 In Fusion Studio, click the Proxy (Prx) button in the transport area to enable the usage
of proxies.
The Proxy option reduces the resolution of the images as you view and work with them.
Instead of displaying every pixel, the Proxy option processes one out of every x pixels
interactively. In Fusion Studio, the value of x is determined by right-clicking the Prx
button and selecting a proxy ratio from the drop-down menu. For instance, choosing 5
from the menu sets the ratio at 5:1. In the Fusion page, the proxy ratio is set by choosing
Fusion > Fusion Settings and setting the Proxy slider in the General panel.
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