Compositing CG into Live Action for Production in NUKE
In this NUKE tutorial, we'll delve into compositing a production level shot. Software required: Nuke 9, Sapphire 8.
What you'll learn
In this NUKE tutorial, we'll delve into compositing a production level shot. We'll cover adding in fire elements and shadows using camera tracking and compositing over a live action shot. By the end of this NUKE training, you'll be able to relight your CG while interacting with its environment. Software required: Nuke 9, Sapphire 8.
Table of contents
- Introducing Shadows and Importing Plates 7m
- Importing CG and Color Space 8m
- Log to Line and Matching Blacks 7m
- Adding Grain and Filters on CG 7m
- Camera Tracking to Add Shadows 7m
- Discussing Fire Elements and Retime 8m
- Placing the Thrusters 9m
- Enhancing the Look of the Thruster 8m
- Creating a Haze Effect and Comp Over Ship 7m
- Relighting the Bottom of the Ship 9m
- Animating the Light and Colors 7m
- Interaction with Car and Model Builder 12m
- Enhancing the Thruster Interaction with Environment 10m
- Discussing the Dust Pass and Color Correction 6m
- Adding Lightning and Gizmos 9m
- Enhancing the Lightning Look and Flare 10m
- Adding Ground Lightning and Traveling Light on Actor 8m
- Discussing Lens Distortion and Shot Finesse 9m
About the author
Abhimanyu Tanwar is a Compositor based in India. His primary focus is working on feature and short films. He previously worked for the studio Prime Focus as a View-D™ artist. His work includes feature films such as World War Z, Edge of Tomorrow, The Great Gatsby, Seventh Son, and Gravity. Abhimanyu’s latest project is the upcoming Mexican feature film 'Yo No Soy Guerrillero' for Monster GC Studio.