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  <h2>About Blackmagic Fusion Studio 19.1</h2>

  <h3>Welcome to Blackmagic Fusion Studio 19.1!</h3>

  <p>This installer will add Fusion Studio software to your system.</p>

  <h3>Installing Fusion Studio Software</h3>
  <p>
    Double-click the Fusion Installer icon, follow the onscreen instructions and
    then restart the computer after installation.
  </p>

  <h3>What's new in Fusion Studio 19.1</h3>
  <p>The following features have been added or updated.</p>
  <ul>
    <li>New uExport tool to export USD scenes from compositions.</li>
    <li>Polygon and B-spline viewer toolbar controls for multi poly tool.</li>
    <li>New switch and uSwitch to manage and keyframe multiple inputs.</li>
    <li>OCIO display transforms can now be applied with a tool.</li>
    <li>OCIO CDL transforms can now be used as view LUTs.</li>
    <li>Support for USD 24.08 with improved MaterialX performance.</li>
    <li>Up to 3x faster performance with Fusion resize.</li>
    <li>Improved performance with multiple and long paintbrush operations.</li>
    <li>Support for freeze frame with TimeSpeed.</li>
    <li>General performance and stability improvements.</li>
  </ul>

  <h3>Minimum system requirements</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>macOS 13.0 Ventura or later.</li>
    <li>Windows 10 or later</li>
    <li>Rocky Linux 8.6.</li>
  </ul>
  <ul>
    <li>16 GB of system memory or 32 GB+ for improved performance.</li>
    <li>GPU with at least 4 GB of VRAM which supports Metal, OpenCL 1.2 or CUDA 12.</li>
    <li>Latest official graphics drivers from your GPU manufacturer.</li>
  </ul>

  <h3>Descriptions</h3>

  <h4>New uExport tool to export USD scenes from compositions</h4>
  <p>
    The uExport node is designed to export scenes in the Universal Scene
    Description (USD) format. The node allows users to export their USD scene,
    including geometry, materials, animations, cameras and lighting, into a USD
    file. This upgrade marks an important advancement in Fusion's functionality,
    enabling users to seamlessly share complex USD assets, and facilitating
    smoother workflows in collaborative environments.
  </p>
  <p>
    The node offers controls to choose between different USD formats such as
    usd, .usda, .usdc, and .usdz. It is also possible to export specific nodes
    in the source tree as a hierarchy of linked USD files.
  </p>

  <h4>New switch and uSwitch tools to manage and keyframe multiple inputs</h4>
  <p>
    Switch is a tool that enables artists to alternate between multiple input
    sources, allowing the selection of one output from the chosen inputs. This
    capability is especially useful for toggling between different visual
    elements within a composition. The number of input connections can vary,
    with the node supporting a dynamic number of inputs that can be renamed as
    needed. Controls in the Config tab allow users to add or remove inputs and
    change their names.
  </p>
  <p>
    Switch works with most types of tools, including Shapes and 3D. Additionally,
    users can find the Switch modifier in the modify list, allowing it to be
    applied to any supported control.
  </p>
  <p>
    uSwitch functions similarly to Switch but is specifically designed for the
    USD environment.
  </p>

  <h4>New Viewer Toolbar Shortcuts to Add Polygon and BSpline for MultiPoly</h4>
  <p>
    When using the MultiPoly node, a viewer toolbar provides several controls
    for manipulating shapes. This toolbar includes two new controls:
    "Add Polygon" and "Add BSpline." Pressing either of these buttons adds a
    Polygon or BSpline to the tool's list, allowing you to begin drawing a new
    shape in the viewer.
  </p>

  <h4>OCIO display transforms can now be applied with a tool</h4>
  <p>
    OCIO Display is a new tool that allows users to apply customised Display
    transforms from a sourced OCIO config file. It can also auto-detect any
    attached monitors, and provide additional transforms based on the OS-provided
    ICC profile.
  </p>

  <h4>Support for freeze frame with TimeSpeed</h4>
  <p>
    The introduction of the Freeze Frame control to the TimeSpeed node allows
    users to capture a specific frame from a clip and hold it for the duration
    of the composition. By integrating Freeze Frame, users can easily create a
    still image from a clip and use it within the Fusion composition.
  </p>

  <h3>Additional Information</h3>
  <p>You will also need to download and install the latest Blackmagic Design
    Desktop Video software for monitoring with your Blackmagic Design video
    hardware. Desktop Video is available from
    <a href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support">www.blackmagicdesign.com/support</a>.
  </p>

  <p>Some applications may use third party code under license. For details please refer to the included "Third Party Licenses.rtf" document.
  </p>

  <p class="disclaimer">&copy; 2024 Blackmagic Design. All rights reserved. 'Blackmagic Design', 'Blackmagic',
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    respective companies with which they are associated.
  </p>

  <p class="date">Updated November 05, 2024.</p>
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