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Photoshop PSD
There are two methods for importing Photoshop PSD files. You can either import the PSD file
and have it represented as a single node in the Node Editor or import the PSD and have each
layer represented as a node in the Node Editor. If you do not need independent control over
each layer or blend modes are not used when creating the PSD file, then importing the PSD file
as a single node will make for a more manageable experience. If you do need control over each
layer or Blend modes used in the PSD file are critical, then you should import the file so each
layer becomes a node in the Node Editor. Each method is explained below for the Fusion page
and Fusion Studio.
 Using the Media Pool in DaVinci Resolve’s Fusion page: Any PSD file added to the
Media Pool in DaVinci Resolve can be accessed from the Fusion page. After dragging
the PSD file from the Media Pool into the Node Editor, the image appears as a MediaIn
node. From there, you can select which layer to use from the PSD file from the Layer
drop-down menu in the Inspector.
 Using a Loader node in Fusion Studio: This lets you read in Photoshop PSD files with
the ability to select the layer in the PSD file that is used in the comp. Fusion can load
any one of the individual layers stored in the PSD file, or the completed image with all
layers. Transformation and adjustment layers are not supported.
The Format tab in the Inspector displays specific controls
for a Photoshop PSD file.
To load all layers individually from a PSD file, with appropriate blend modes, do one of the
following:
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In DaVinci Resolve, switch to the Fusion page and choose Fusion > Import > PSD.
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In Fusion Studio, choose File > Import > PSD.
Using either of the methods above creates a node tree where each PSD layer is represented by
a node and one or more Merge nodes are used to combine the layers. The Merge nodes are
set to the Apply mode used in the PSD file and automatically named based on the Apply
mode setting.
The two layers of a Photoshop PSD file are imported and
connected to a Merge node set to a Screen Apply mode.
QuickTime
QuickTime files can potentially contain multiple tracks. You can use the Format tab in the
Inspector to select one of the tracks.
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