Create Clean Framed Reveal Transitions for YouTube Videos, Documentaries, and Professional Video Projects

Frame Expand is a modern reveal transition for DaVinci Resolve that introduces the incoming clip inside a framed window before smoothly expanding it to fill the screen. The transition creates a clean and professional visual handoff between scenes while adding structure, motion, and visual focus to the edit.

Suitable for YouTube videos, documentaries, interviews, corporate productions, travel films, educational content, product showcases, and cinematic storytelling, Frame Expand provides a polished alternative to traditional cuts and standard zoom transitions.

The transition is equally effective for scene changes, chapter introductions, visual comparisons, highlight moments, and modern content creation workflows, helping footage feel more dynamic while maintaining a clean and professional appearance.

Features

Framed reveal transition with expanding window animation
Smooth and professional scene transitions
Drag-and-drop workflow directly on the Edit page
Built entirely inside Fusion
Adjustable frame thickness
Custom frame color support
Optional frame glow effect
Optional frame shadow effect
Adjustable edge blending
Optimized for smooth playback and performance
No external plugins required

Ideal For

Compatibility

Software: DaVinci Resolve 20 or newer (Free and Studio versions supported)
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux

What You Will Receive

You will receive a ZIP file containing:

FrameExpand.drfx (installable template file)
README.txt

How to Install

Download and unzip the package.
Double-click the FrameExpand.drfx file to install the template in DaVinci Resolve.

For detailed step-by-step instructions: How to Install DaVinci Resolve Templates (.drfx Files)

How to Use

Open the Edit Page in DaVinci Resolve
Go to the Effects Library → Toolbox → Video Transitions → DvBlend → Frame Expand
Drag and drop Frame Expand between two clips
Select the transition and open the Inspector
Adjust frame thickness, color, edge blending, glow, and shadow settings
Preview and fine-tune the transition to match your project