Easy Map Animations in DaVinci Resolve Dotted Lines & Custom Paths
Want to show your viewers exactly how to get from Point A to Point B? In this video, I’ll show you a fast and easy way to create an animated map route in DaVinci Resolve using a simple Google Maps screenshot and the Fusion Paint node.
I'll walk you through how to draw your path, animate it over time, and easily go back to fix or smooth out your curves. Stick around until the end, and I'll show you a quick setting tweak to turn your solid line into a classic dotted trail map!
In this tutorial, we cover:
The Setup: How to prep a static map image on your timeline before jumping into Fusion.
The Paint Node (Polyline Stroke): How to select the right tool, choose your route color, and adjust your brush size and softness.
Drawing the Path: Tips for hugging the curves of the road to make your animation look more realistic.
The "Write-On" Animation: How to use the stroke controls to keyframe the line drawing itself across the map.
Refining the Route: How to move individual points and adjust tangents to smooth out any mistakes after you've drawn the path.
The Dotted Line Hack: How to use the "Spacing" slider to instantly change your solid path into a dashed trail marker.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & The Animated Map Example
0:15 - Setting Up the Map Image & Paint Node
0:40 - Configuring the Polyline Stroke Tool
1:05 - Drawing the Route on the Map
1:50 - Keyframing the "Write-On" Animation
2:15 - How to Adjust and Smooth Your Curves
3:15 - Bonus Tip: Creating a Dotted Trail Line
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