Compositing Essentials with Nuke

Compositing Essentials with Nuke, available at $59.99, has an average rating of 3.95, with 113 lectures, based on 19 reviews, and has 150 subscribers.

You will learn about Understand the basic principles of compositing, including working with alpha channels, color correction and grading, and keying and chroma keying. Develop proficiency in Nukes node-based workflow, including the ability to create, connect, and manipulate nodes to achieve specific compositing goals. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Nukes advanced compositing nodes and workflows, such as keying and 3D compositing,. Learn how to troubleshoot common issues that can arise during the compositing process, optimize compositing workflows to increase efficiency. Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to a final project, receiving feedback and critiques on the final project, and gaining confidence. This course is ideal for individuals who are Students and professionals It is particularly useful for Students and professionals.

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Title: Compositing Essentials with Nuke

Price: $59.99

Average Rating: 3.95

Number of Lectures: 113

Number of Published Lectures: 113

Number of Curriculum Items: 113

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 113

Original Price: ?7,900

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What You Will Learn

Understand the basic principles of compositing, including working with alpha channels, color correction and grading, and keying and chroma keying.

Develop proficiency in Nukes node-based workflow, including the ability to create, connect, and manipulate nodes to achieve specific compositing goals.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Nukes advanced compositing nodes and workflows, such as keying and 3D compositing,.

Learn how to troubleshoot common issues that can arise during the compositing process, optimize compositing workflows to increase efficiency.

Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to a final project, receiving feedback and critiques on the final project, and gaining confidence.

Who Should Attend

Students and professionals

Target Audiences

Students and professionals

Welcome to “Compositing Essentials with Nuke,” an immersive course designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to excel in the world of digital compositing using the industry-leading software, Nuke. Whether you are a beginner venturing into the exciting realm of visual effects or an intermediate artist seeking to refine your compositing abilities, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to create stunning, seamless visual compositions.

You will dive deep into the principles and techniques of compositing, focusing specifically on Nuke’s robust capabilities. The course will begin with an overview of the compositing process, exploring concepts such as color theory, image manipulation, and visual storytelling. You will gain an understanding of the various elements that make up a composite and how to seamlessly integrate them to achieve realistic and visually compelling results.

As the course progresses, you will learn the intricacies of Nuke’s powerful node-based workflow, enabling you to effectively manipulate and control visual elements. You will become familiar with essential tools and techniques, including keying, rotoscoping, tracking, matte creation, and blending modes. Through hands-on exercises and projects, you will apply these techniques to real-world scenarios, enhancing your practical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Furthermore, the course will explore advanced topics such as 3D integration, camera projections, and the use of CGI elements within composites. You will discover how to integrate CG renders seamlessly into live-action footage, adding depth and realism to your compositions. Additionally, you will explore the creative aspects of compositing, including color grading, lighting effects, and stylization, allowing you to add your artistic touch to every project.

By the end of this course, you will have developed a strong foundation in compositing techniques and a comprehensive understanding of Nuke’s capabilities. You will possess the skills necessary to tackle complex compositing challenges and create visually stunning compositions. Whether your interests lie in film, television, advertising, or gaming, this course will empower you to unleash your creativity and take your compositing skills to the next level using Nuke. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of visual effects and bring your imagination to life!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to compositing

Lecture 1: Reading material for What is compositing

Lecture 2: Reading material for History of compositing

Lecture 3: Reading material for Application of Compositing in industry

Lecture 4: Reading material for Role of a compositor in the visual effects industry

Lecture 5: Reading material for Modern day developments in VFX compositing

Lecture 6: Reading material for Future prospects of VFX compositing

Chapter 2: Introduction to Nuke

Lecture 1: Introduction to Nuke

Lecture 2: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-1

Lecture 3: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-2

Lecture 4: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-3

Lecture 5: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-4 (Transform Node)

Lecture 6: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-5 (Merge Node with Transform Node)

Lecture 7: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-6 (Viewer Display)

Lecture 8: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-7 (Timeline, Project Settings & Pref)

Lecture 9: Introduction to the interface of Nuke Part-8 (Working with different nodes)

Lecture 10: Reading material for introduction to Nuke interface

Lecture 11: Reading material for Transform nod in Nuke

Lecture 12: Reading material on merge node and transform node

Lecture 13: Reading material on Nuke Viewer Display

Lecture 14: Reading material on interface of Nuke Part-7 (Timeline, Project Settings & Pref)

Chapter 3: Color Correction

Lecture 1: Introduction to color correction nodes

Lecture 2: Use of color correction nodes (Color Corrector node)

Lecture 3: Use of color correction nodes (Grade node & Hue Correct node)

Lecture 4: Use of color correction nodes (Use of scops)

Lecture 5: Color correcting raw footage

Lecture 6: Matching colors of FG & BG

Lecture 7: Reading material Introduction to color correction nodes

Lecture 8: Reading material Introduction to Color Corrector node

Lecture 9: Reading material Introduction to Grade node and Hue Correct node

Lecture 10: Reading material Use of color correction nodes (Use of scops)

Lecture 11: Reading material color correction

Lecture 12: Reading material color grading

Lecture 13: Reading material color correction of raw footage

Lecture 14: Reading material how to color correct raw footage in Nuke

Lecture 15: Reading material different aspects of color correction

Lecture 16: Reading material working with different color spaces

Lecture 17: Reading material describing psychology of color

Lecture 18: Reading material importance of color wheel in color correction

Lecture 19: Reading material How psychology of color create impact in color grading

Lecture 20: Reading material Color matching of foreground and background footages

Lecture 21: Reading material How color grading impact on the mood of a scene in a film

Lecture 22: Reading material Technical aspects of color correction and color grading

Chapter 4: Chroma removal tools and techniques

Lecture 1: Introduction to keying tools

Lecture 2: Using Primatte Keyer

Lecture 3: Using Keylight

Lecture 4: Using IBK Keyer

Lecture 5: Using Ultimatte Keyer

Lecture 6: Use of Keyer Node

Lecture 7: Advanced Keying Part-1

Lecture 8: Advanced Keying Part-2

Lecture 9: Reading material Chroma keying in compositing

Lecture 10: Reading material Process of chroma shoot

Lecture 11: Reading material How to test that chroma shot is ok or not?

Lecture 12: Reading material History of chroma keying

Lecture 13: Reading material Evolution of chroma keying over the years till modern age.

Lecture 14: Reading material Introduction to keying tools in Nuke

Lecture 15: Reading material Keyer node in Nuke

Lecture 16: Reading material Primatte node in Nuke

Lecture 17: Reading material Keylight node in Nuke

Lecture 18: Reading material Using IBK Keyer

Lecture 19: Reading material Using Ultimatte Keyer

Lecture 20: Reading material Advanced Keying procedure

Lecture 21: Reading material Shadow preservation process from green screen footage

Lecture 22: Reading material Hair preservation process from green screen footage

Lecture 23: Reading material Use of hard matte and soft matte in keying

Lecture 24: Reading material Use of spill suppression

Lecture 25: Reading material Using HueCorrect node to perform spill suppression

Lecture 26: Reading material Importance of grain management during chroma removal process

Chapter 5: 3D Compositing in Nuke

Lecture 1: Introduction to 3D in Nuke Part-1

Lecture 2: Introduction to 3D in Nuke Part-2

Lecture 3: 3D Matte Painting Part-1

Lecture 4: 3D Matte Painting Part-2

Lecture 5: Using Camera Projection

Lecture 6: Reading material Introduction to 3D interface of Nuke

Lecture 7: Reading material 3D matte painting in Nuke

Lecture 8: Reading material Camera projection in Nuke

Chapter 6: Tracking in Nuke

Lecture 1: 4 Point Tracking

Lecture 2: Planar Tracker Node

Lecture 3: Introduction to 3D camera tracking Part-1

Lecture 4: Introduction to 3D camera tracking Part-2

Lecture 5: Introduction to 3D camera tracking Part-3

Lecture 6: Lens Distortion Correction

Lecture 7: Use of Write Geo Node

Lecture 8: Use of Write Node to Render Sequence

Lecture 9: Reading material Camera Tracking in Nuke

Lecture 10: Reading material Use of camera tracker node and camera tracking process in Nuke

Lecture 11: Reading material Lens distortion and how to undistort a footage in Nuke

Lecture 12: Reading material Use of WriteGeo node and the process of exporting 3D scene data

Lecture 13: Reading material 2D Tracking

Lecture 14: Reading material 1 Point Tracking

Lecture 15: Reading material 2 Point Tracking

Lecture 16: Reading material 4 Point Tracking

Lecture 17: Reading material Nuke Tracker Node

Lecture 18: Reading material Planar Tracking

Instructors

Supratim Mukherjee
Assistant Professor (Animation dept) Chandigarh University

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2 stars: 1 votes

3 stars: 4 votes

4 stars: 4 votes

5 stars: 9 votes

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