NUK313 Photorealism in Compositing with NUKE Case Studies

Class 1: Integrating CG with Live-Action Footage Explore the art of beauty grading to match color values across lighting curves, dissect primary versus secondary light effects, and follow a structured grading process using a checklist. Understand viewer value readings, Grade node versus ColorLookUp node approaches, and evaluate motion blur regions for recovery.

Class 2: Greenscreen Element Integration over Live-Action Footage Dive into the distinctions between natural and artificial light, enhancing light qualities, and the impact of light and edge definition on edge hardness. Learn techniques for applying 2D light effects without multipass separation.

Class 3: Full CG Shot Navigate the multi-pass CG approach to composite and develop a distinctive look. Understand the capabilities and contributions of each pass, manage component light values, and create diverse looks using the same lighting setup.

Class 4: Light Artifacts Uncover the art of constructing an artifact script structure and handling mattes. Explore the diffraction factor, dissecting light positions in front of versus inside the lenses, and logic behind artifact order. Implement in-the-box Nuke’s glow, light wraps, and other convolutions for a nuanced understanding of light artifacts.