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NOTE: Although more accurate, the Film Grain node does not replace the older Grain
node, which is still provided to allow older compositions to load and render, but in
almost every case, it is better to use the Film Grain node.
Input
There are two inputs on the Film Grain node: one for the image and one for the effects mask.
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Input: The orange input is used for the primary 2D image that gets the grain applied.
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Effect Mask: The blue input is for a mask shape created by polylines, basic primitive
shapes, paint strokes, or bitmaps from other tools. Connecting a mask to this input
limits the grain to be within the pixels of the mask. An effects mask is applied to the
tool after the tool is processed.
Basic Node Setup
The Film Grain node is commonly used before a MediaOut node in DaVinci Resolve or before a
Saver node in Fusion Studio. Since grain is often removed from source material to achieve
cleaner keys and composite, film grain is added back before the output to create a more
realistic composite.
Film Grain node adding grain back before output
Inspector
Chapter – 90 Film Nodes 2019