---
title: init()
framework: Professional Video Applications
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [fxplug 3.1+]
path: professional_video_applications/fxmatrix44/init()
---

# init()

Initializes the matrix to the identity matrix.

## Declaration

```swift
init!()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized matrix object or nil if the object couldn’t be created.

## See Also

### Creating and Initializing a Matrix

- [init(fxMatrix:)](professional_video_applications/fxmatrix44/init(fxmatrix:).md)
- [init(matrix44Data:)](professional_video_applications/fxmatrix44/init(matrix44data:).md)
- [init(colorMatrix44Data:)](professional_video_applications/fxmatrix44/init(colormatrix44data:).md)