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<div>If you want to create a realistic day-to-night conversion, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. From how the scene is shot to the use of stock footage elements, you need to know what you're doing to get the most realistic result.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we'll show you how to turn daytime footage into a stunning night scene using Nuke. We'll start by importing the footage and setting up the compositing environment. Then, we'll use a combination of ActionVFX elements and color correction techniques to adjust the lighting and atmosphere of the shot. </div>
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<div>By the end of this tutorial, you'll know how to create a seamless day-to-night conversion for your scene!</div>
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<h3><strong>This Nuke tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
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If you're looking for a tutorial on how to create a seamless day-to-night conversion in Nuke, look no further! In this video, we'll show you how to use color correction and VFX stock footage to make your footage look like it was filmed at night.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a day-to-night conversion in The Foundry's Nuke that looks natural and realistic.

Create a Seamless Day-to-Night Conversion | Nuke Tutorial

<div>So, let's start with a simple definition: What is a Normal Pass? A Normal Pass is a render pass that helps you figure out the orientation of surfaces in your 3D render. This is important because it allows you to control any aspect of your scene better.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Normal Pass to help add lighting to VFX elements during the compositing stage. This tutorial will show you how to do this in 3 of the most widely used compositing software programs available today and features one of our newest collections, <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/assorted-trees-stock-footage"><strong>Assorted Trees</strong></a>.</div>
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Have you ever wondered how to relight elements in your scene with a Normal Pass? In this VFX tutorial, we'll show you how to do just that by going over this simple process in Adobe After Effects, The Foundry’s Nuke, and Fusion in DaVinci Resolve. By the end of this tutorial, you'll know how to create beautiful, realistic lighting in your VFX shots.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Normal Pass to improve the lighting of your VFX elements in the compositing stage.

How to Relight Elements with Normal Pass | VFX Tutorial

<div>To create a realistic and convincing final product, it is important to use the right compositing software for your project. As Wren from Corridor Digital said during our VFX Hangout livestream yesterday, The Foundry's Nuke is an excellent option for compositing.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we will be learning the basics of compositing fire and smoke elements in Nuke. This will include how to create light interaction effects, as well as other tips and tricks on creating an amazing burning car effect! </div>
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<div>We hope that by the end of this tutorial, you will have gained a better understanding of how to composite fire and smoke elements in Nuke!</div>
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In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a realistic-looking fire using The Foundry's Nuke and our stock VFX assets.

In this tutorial, we're going to learn how to composite fire and smoke elements using The Foundry’s Nuke.

How to Composite Fire in Nuke | VFX Tutorial

<div>We all have to start somewhere. And with VFX stock footage, that somewhere is figuring out how to remove the black (or white) background from our stock footage assets.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we will learn exactly that as we work with several of our VFX elements in The Foundry’s Nuke. Nuke is a professional compositing software that is used extensively by VFX artists around the world to add stunning visual elements to their projects, so use this as a tool to get started or freshen up your compositing skills in a new program!</div>
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<li><strong>A brief look at several Merge operations; including Plus, Screen, &amp; Multiply.</strong></li>
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Are you looking for a tutorial on how to remove black or white backgrounds from your VFX assets? Look no further! This Nuke tutorial will show you how to quickly and easily remove the background from your VFX stock footage.

In this tutorial, we will learn about how to remove black & white backgrounds from VFX stock footage in The Foundry’s Nuke.

How To Remove Black & White Background from Stock Footage in Nuke | Nuke Tutorial

<div>Ask any VFX Artist and they will tell you that one of the most common needs for the shots they are working on is a sky replacement. So, since this is something you will most certainly be doing, why not learn it the right way?</div>
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<div>Today’s tutorial continues our journey into the world of The Foundry’s <a href="https://www.foundry.com/products/nuke-family"><strong>Nuke</strong></a> and uses what we learned in our <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/an-introduction-to-nuke-tutorial-learning-the-basics"><strong>Introduction to Nuke</strong></a> and applies it to this common, yet simple VFX shot. If you’re new to Nuke, don’t worry! </div>
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<div>All of the elements needed to follow along with this tutorial are free! You can even download a free educational version of Nuke by going <a href="https://www.foundry.com/products/nuke-family/non-commercial"><strong>here</strong></a>.</div>
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<h3><strong>This Nuke tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
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<li><h4>How to do 2D motion tracking.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to use the merge node.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to use the grade node to do color corrections.</h4></li>
<li><h4>Tips &amp; Tricks on how to organize your script in Nuke.</h4></li>
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Sky replacement is a very common need for VFX shots. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to do it in The Foundry's Nuke. We'll go over everything from simple luminance keying to organizing your Nuke script. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to add beautiful skies to your shots with ease!

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we will continue to learn the basics of The Foundry’s Nuke by doing a simple sky replacement shot.

Sky Replacement in The Foundry’s Nuke | Learning the Basics

<div>When it comes to rotoscoping, setting up a good workflow is critical. Having a good workflow will help you overcome common obstacles in rotoscoping and ensure that you keep a steady pace throughout the process. </div>
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<div>In today’s intro tutorial, we will explain the basic workflow we use when rotoscoping in The Foundry’s Nuke. While Nuke will be our featured program for this tutorial, this workflow can be applied to other compositing software.</div>
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Rotoscoping can be a time-consuming and tedious process. But, if done right, it is an essential part of any compositing pipeline. Learn how to do it right with this introduction to rotoscoping in Nuke.

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Introduction to Rotoscoping in Nuke

<div>Video production terminology can get a little too overwhelming pretty fast. While some of the things might sound familiar, they usually turn out to be a little more complex than you thought. </div>
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<div>One of these terms that often confuse is codec and how it compares to containers and file formats. Casual users normally refer to all these things as video file formats, but technically speaking, they’re all different. </div>
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<div>In this article, we are going to discuss what codecs are, what types of codecs you can find, and how to pick the one that would be the perfect choice for your current video project.</div>
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<div>These three are seemingly similar, but these terms are not exactly inter-exchangeable. Let’s start with codecs since they are what the article is about. </div>
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<div>The name itself comprises two essential words in the world of video production - encoding and decoding. As you might have guessed, a codec has two major components - an encoder and a decoder. </div>
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<div>The first one is responsible for the compression of your video files while the second one prepares the file for viewing. Compression is a crucial step and before you choose your codec, you need to think about the purpose of your video and your ultimate goal.</div>
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<div>Compression can be lossy or lossless, and they both have their pros and cons. Generally speaking, lossy compression is the best choice when you need to reduce the size of your file significantly, while lossless compression is great when preserving the quality of the original video is your top priority. </div>
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<div>Because today most videos are aimed at web players, the most widely used codecs are all lossy, though some offer near-lossless compression. The reason behind this is that as video resolution increases, file sizes grow and with a lossless compression you might end up with hundreds of gigabytes of footage which is not very convenient to store, let alone upload on any website. </div>
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<div>To be fair, lossless compression still has its major perks - unlike lossy compression, it is reversible so you can always go back to the original state of your video file. Plus, because it keeps the video quality untouched, you will not end up with any annoying artifacts, no matter how many times you encode and decode your video.</div>
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<div>With lossy compression, the main disadvantage is loss of quality, especially if you encode and decode the file many times. As a result, you might have to deal with the problem of image artifacts. </div>
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<div>Containers are also known as wrappers that allow us to compile all the data for our video into one file. This involves not just the video itself but the audio track and the metadata as well. </div>
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<div>There are different types of metadata, including descriptive metadata, administrative metadata, and some others. It is all of the additional information about your video file, from title and description to video chapters, usage rights, and everything in between. </div>
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<div>Containers are the final touch that makes your video complete, however, every container is compatible with specific codecs. So you need to check codec/container compatibility before you begin working on your file. </div>
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<div>Ultimately, your codec and your container determine the format of your video file. Though generally speaking, when we say “file format” we almost always mean containers. </div>
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<div>The file format is a more universal term used both by regular users and those who deal with video editing daily. Some of the most common container formats include QuickTime, MP4, MPEG, and AVI. </div>
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<h3><strong>Common Types of Codecs</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>H.265 (HEVC)</strong></h4>
<div>H.264’s successor that supports 8K video resolution is one of the most popular codecs you can find today. It is known for being capable of delivering impeccable quality at a higher degree of compression than the one you get with the H.264 codec. </div>
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<div>It is perfect for optimizing huge high-resolution video files for the web. The only big issue with H.265 right now is compatibility because not every device can handle HEVC’s advanced video compression algorithms and decode them properly. </div>
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<div>To make sure your PC would be okay with a HEVC video file, you need a powerful CPU or graphics card - the minimum would be, for instance, an Intel 6th generation Skylake CPU or an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 graphics card.</div>
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<h4><strong>H.264 (AVC)</strong></h4>
<div>Though more advanced codecs are being released, H.264 is still the most widely used one. Compared to MPEG-2, AVC is much better at compressing video files while keeping the image quality high. </div>
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<div>Compressing with H.264 results in lower bitrates and smaller file sizes. On top of that, you get a video with lower bitrate requirements making AVC an ideal choice for streaming.</div>
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<div>Because H.265 is a little too demanding and requires more processing power, H.264 is still the safest choice for video editing. Both H.265 and H.264 have lossless versions for compression without sacrificing video quality.</div>
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<h4><strong>MPEG-2</strong></h4>
<div>This codec released in 1996 was developed by Moving Picture Experts Group and while AVC and HEVC are taking over, MPEG-2 is still often used in video production. MPEG-2 also known as H.222/H.262 is a popular codec of choice in over-the-air digital TV broadcasting. </div>
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<div>It is also a go-to for DVD video format, but when it comes to the web, MPEG-2 is not the top choice, which is why some browsers do not support it without a special plugin. MPEG-2 offers resolutions of 720×480 and 1280×720 at 60 fps and is great at reducing file sizes. Needless to say, it does not require a high-end GPU or a last-generation CPU.</div>
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<h4><strong>AV1</strong></h4>
<div>AV1 is one of the codecs that supports lossless compression. What makes it so awesome is that it’s open and royalty-free. </div>
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<div>AV1 is AVC, HEVC, and VP9’s main competitor as it can deliver higher compression rates at comparable image quality. AV1 also needs a lower bitrate to achieve the same picture quality, proving its superiority as a video codec for streaming. The main downside is that AV1 is one of the newest codecs out there and software support issues are a common trouble. </div>
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<h4><strong>VP9</strong></h4>
<div>Just like AV1, VP9 was developed by Google and is an open and royalty-free codec that supports lossless compression. It is very similar to the almighty HEVC in terms of bitrates and video quality. </div>
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<div>Though VP9’s main profile supports 8-bit color depth at 4:2:0 chroma subsampling levels, its profiles also offer support for the full range of chroma subsampling modes and more color depth. It is one of the most powerful codecs for compressing high-resolution videos for the web. Note, however, that Apple devices do not support VP9.</div>
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<h3><strong>The Size Vs. Quality Dilemma: What Else You Should Know</strong></h3>
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<div>As impressive as the compression rates of your codec of choice can be, there are some more factors to take into consideration when working on a video file. It’s not just the resolution that affects the size of your file - color depth, frame rate, and motion are what can either make your video extremely heavy or relatively compact.</div>
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<div>Higher bit depth (or color depth) results in much better image quality and more accurate color representation, but this also means that more color information has to be stored in your video file. Frame rate is essentially the number of images captured to represent motion.</div>
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<div>When you take screenshots from a video with a low frame rate, they appear blurry but when you make screencaps from a video with a high frame rate, they are usually well-defined, smooth, and clean. A high frame rate gives you a more natural flow and makes motion look organic. However, it inevitably makes your video much bigger. </div>
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<div>The complexity and diversity of motion are one more factor that can add to the size of your final video file. When the difference between the frames in your video is high because of how much is going on, your software needs to create intermediate frames to update the shots swiftly and ensure their cohesion. If there’s a lot of motion, you’re going to have lots of large intermediate frames in your video and that will increase the size of your file.</div>
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<h3><strong>How Do I Decide What Codec Would be My Best Choice?</strong></h3>
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<div>If you’re working on a personal project, you can choose whichever codec and file format you find the most convenient. Because no one else is dependent on the result of your work, you can pick any option that meets your creative needs. </div>
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<div>However, when you’re working as part of a creative team, you need to make sure you understand what the next checkpoint for your video file is and how it is going to be used further. Everyone must be on the same page both artistically and technically, otherwise hours of working on video footage might go to waste.</div>
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<div>When we’re talking about large-scale production, a single video might go through encoding/decoding numerous times so you might want to be careful with compression. Though as we’ve already mentioned in <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-compression-rates-and-codecs-affect-your-visual-effects"><strong>one of our previous articles</strong></a>, for VFX production, the smartest option would be to stick to the original codec straight from the camera.</div>
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Do you know your codecs? In this article, we take a look at common types of codecs you will encounter in the video editing process and their common uses. 

In this article, we will take a look at 4 common types of codecs that you will work with in the video editing process.

4 Common Types of Codecs

<div>The use of miniature models in cinema dates back to 1902 when French filmmaker Georges Méliès used a model rocket for the now-iconic moon landing scene in <em>A Trip to the Moon</em>. When Star Wars came out in 1977, the use of miniature models took the grand ideas of George Lucas and made them a reality. </div>
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In this VFX breakdown, we will take you through the process of using a miniature model in your green screen composition. Learn how to use a model, where to place it in your scene, and how to composite the final footage.

In this VFX breakdown, we will take you through the steps of using a Star Wars miniature in your green screen composition.

Star Wars Miniature Effect | VFX Compositing Breakdown

<div>Everything about the lightsaber is iconic. When you hear the initial spark of its activation, you’re about to see an epic battle. </div>
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<div>Of course, the first cinematic battle was between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in <em>Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, </em>released in 1977. So, when we started getting psyched up for the release of the <em>Obi-Wan Kenobi</em> series on Disney+ on May 27th, our minds immediately returned to reimagining this memorable scene by our friends <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2SMng4u1k&amp;t"><strong>FXitinPost</strong></a><strong>. </strong>
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<h3><strong>This After Effects tutorial features:</strong></h3>
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<li><h4><strong>How to create the lightsaber effect using the Roto node.</strong></h4></li>
<li><h4><strong>Best workflow tips for creating the lightsabers.</strong></h4></li>
<li><h4><strong>How to add a lightsaber glow FX.</strong></h4></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/Icon-anamorphic-lens-flares-stock-footage"><strong>Icon: Anamorphic Lens Flare</strong></a></li>
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In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to create lightsaber battle effects using our Spark Hits Vol. 2 and Icon: Anamorphic Lens Flare Collections!

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create lightsaber battle effects.

How To Create Lightsaber Effect | Nuke Tutorial

<div>The environment is an integral part of any live-action plate. If you're working in a sunny climate, you can always go outside and film your actors in a sunny environment, but oftentimes you're shooting in a less than ideal climate. </div>
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<div>To solve this problem, we create environments that look like they've been captured on the day of the shoot but become much easier to handle in post-production.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we will learn how to composite a rain environment in The Foundry's Nuke. This includes the combination of a few different assets from our collection and how to best mesh them together to not only achieve a realistic result but one that adds to the story of the scene.</div>
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<li>How to best combine different rain and water elements.</li>
<li>How to add rain bouncing and dripping from the umbrella.</li>
<li>How to add color to the rain.</li>
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<li><h4><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/rain-drops-on-ground-stock-footage"><strong>Rain Drops on Ground</strong></a></h4></li>
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<li><h4><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/dripping-water-stock-footage"><strong>Dripping Water</strong></a></h4></li>
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In this tutorial, we will learn how to composite a rain environment in The Foundry's Nuke. If you're interested in learning how to composite, you're in the right place!

In this tutorial, we will learn how to composite rain environment in The Foundry's Nuke. This tutorial focuses on compositing the background rain, and the water dripping on the umbrella.

How To Composite Rain | Nuke Tutorial

<div>3D tracking in Nuke can be a tricky process at first, but with this tutorial, we will take an in-depth look at how manual 3D point tracking works and share some tips that can help make your workflow more efficient!</div>
<div><span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&lt;div style='position:relative; padding-bottom:calc(100.00% + 44px)'&gt;&lt;iframe src='https://gfycat.com/ifr/PerfumedRewardingBlueshark' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%' style='position:absolute;top:0;left:0;' allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&quot;}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><div style="position:relative; padding-bottom:calc(100.00% + 44px)"><iframe src="https://gfycat.com/ifr/PerfumedRewardingBlueshark" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="100%" height="100%" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>
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<h3><strong>This Nuke tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
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<li>How to create tracker points to generate a working 3D camera solve.</li>
<li>How to reduce the number of errors for your camera solve.</li>
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<h3><strong>Examples using the following ActionVFX elements:</strong></h3>
<ul><li> <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/atmospheric-smoke-fog-vol-2-stock-footage"><strong>Atmospheric Smoke and Fog Vol. 2</strong></a>
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In this Nuke tutorial, you will learn how to do manual 3D Camera Tracking in The Foundry’s Nuke.

In this Nuke tutorial, we will give a detailed introduction to manual 3D Camera Tracking in The Foundry’s Nuke.

Introduction to Manual 3D Camera Tracking | Nuke Tutorial

<div>In this Nuke tutorial, we will show you a step-by-step process in compositing water blasts, from tracking to the reflection casting over the ripples of water.<span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&lt;div style='position:relative; padding-bottom:calc(56.25% + 44px)'&gt;&lt;iframe src='https://gfycat.com/ifr/WhisperedDefensiveArachnid' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%' style='position:absolute;top:0;left:0;' allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&quot;}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><div style="position:relative; padding-bottom:calc(56.25% + 44px)"><iframe src="https://gfycat.com/ifr/WhisperedDefensiveArachnid" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="100%" height="100%" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>
<figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span>This tutorial is beginner friendly, and can be seen as a continuation from our<a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/an-introduction-to-nuke-tutorial-learning-the-basics"><strong> last Nuke tutorial</strong></a>, a video that covers the basics.<br><span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ooad43Lg4MA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ooad43Lg4MA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span>
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<h3><strong>This Nuke compositing tutorial covers:</strong></h3>
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<li>2D tracking</li>
<li>Creating keyframes</li>
<li>Combining multiple elements using merge node</li>
<li>Retiming footage</li>
<li>Time remapping</li>
<li>How to create distortion FX</li>
<li>Creating reflections on the water</li>
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In this Nuke tutorial, we will teach you how to create realistic water blasts, all while helping you continue to learn the ropes of Nuke in this beginner friendly tutorial.

Learn how to create realistic water blast effects inside Nuke software.

Introduction to Nuke | How To Composite Water Blast VFX

<div>Have you been wanting to dive into The Foundry's Nuke? In this tutorial, we're going to give you an introduction to Nuke, node compositing, and more basics that you need to know!<br><br>Nuke is considered the industry standard in terms of compositing and visual effects work, and there is no better time than now to begin learning!<span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/u6UkJRuN6j0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u6UkJRuN6j0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span>This Nuke tutorial covers:</div>
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<li>User Interface</li>
<li>How to import (Read) footage</li>
<li>Working with Nodes</li>
<li>How to export</li>
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In this tutorial, we are introducing you to Nuke software, an industry-standard in visual effects. You'll learn node-based compositing, the user interface, importing, and exporting!

We're covering the foundations of what's needed to begin compositing visual effects in Nuke software.

An Introduction To Nuke Tutorial | Learning The Basics

<div>Every year, we see the world of VFX become more and more accessible. Through both technological advancements and a <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/join-these-digital-vfx-communities-to-stay-connected"><strong>growing community</strong></a>, there are more convenient ways to hone your craft than ever before! <br><br>In the past, absurdly expensive proprietary machines locked behind studio walls kept the indie and small budget filmmaker from utilizing industry-standard tools. </div>
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<div>Today, we’ve turned the corner on a new decade, and the bleeding edge of VFX is truly at all our fingertips. For top-of-the-line node-based compositing, Nuke is nine times out of ten your go-to. Best of all, it has a free non-commercial version and an affordable indie option if you’re new to the program. <br><br><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/so-you-want-to-learn-nuke-start-here"><strong>Beginner or not</strong></a>, here are four tutorials to add or sharpen skills in your compositing toolkit.<br><br>
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<h3><strong>1. AE2NUKE Class 1 - After Effects To Nuke 101</strong></h3>
<div>After Effects is the natural first step for most compositors and many visual effects artists. It’s a program with great accessibility, great support, and truly professional capabilities. <br><br>Here, in one of his many great Nuke tutorials, Hugo Guerra helps you step smoothly from the After Effects world into Nuke. <br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<br><br>The transition can be rough especially when it comes to layer vs. node-based systems, but Hugo’s mastery of both offers several connection lines that will guide you along the way. <br><br>Whether you’re curious and want to try Nuke for the first time or are a Nuke amateur but an AE expert, this tutorial will help you translate a little more knowledge from one software to the other.</div>
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<h3><strong>2. Advanced Keying Breakdown</strong></h3>
<div>Keying is obviously a big part of Nuke’s toolset. In this tutorial, Tony Lyons dissects the scientific approaches that are available to you in Nuke. <br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<br><br>He also discusses some of the fundamental components of keying in Nuke such as alpha management and despill. This tutorial is an all-in-one solution for beginners or as a refresher for someone with experience. It has 10 parts, so add it to your bookmarks and consider taking notes!</div>
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<h3><strong>3. How to Composite Muzzle Flashes, Gun Smoke, &amp; More Gun FX Stock Footage</strong></h3>
<div>My favorite tutorials are ones that are deceptively simple on the surface, but offer a wealth of knowledge once you dive in.<br><br>The concept of muzzle flashes and basic stock footage compositing brings most of us back to the early days of learning After Effects and alpha channels, yet on closer inspection, this tutorial puts on display some of the differentiating factors when working within Nuke’s full-featured toolset.<br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<div>In particular, the rebuilding of the scene inside of Nuke’s own 3D function shows the level of control node-based compositing is so famous for. <br><br>Not only are we able to move through all of the standard processes from transforms, merges, and grades, but the addition of environmental effects such as bullet hits, debris, and more are the icing on the cake. <br><br>For compositing stock footage, it’s the details that bring a level of realism and total integration into your scene. Nuke’s camera and 3D tools are fundamental components in making this a reality. </div>
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<h3><strong>4. Introduction to Color Correction in Nuke</strong></h3>
<div>Though I may be biased due to our collaborations in the past, my personal crown for the king of educational Nuke content rests on the head of VFX Compositor Hugo Guerra. This article could be 10 tutorials long, be made of only Hugo’s Desk videos, and be just as beneficial to our readers. </div>
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<div>This tutorial attacks one of the most key components of compositing, and frankly, all VFX: Color. As a compositor, you’re the ultimate equalizer.<br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<br><br>Whatever was shot during production, whatever was created in 3D, whatever was sourced for assets, the final assembly happens in the world of compositing and whatever ends up in the frame is the final picture of everyone’s work. </div>
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<div>Color is the foundation here and the “camouflage” that will blend all your components into one. In Nuke, color is mathematical and scientific. You will train yourself to lean on your RGB values and scopes to guide your path. <br><br>As Hugo says in the beginning of the tutorial, “In a way, it’s all a big math puzzle really”. Even for more <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/4-advanced-nuke-nodes-to-level-up-your-vfx-compositing"><strong>advanced artists</strong></a>, this video could bring some fresh perspective, if not new information. </div>
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<h3><strong>5. Nuke Camera Tracking</strong></h3>
<div>This crucial walkthrough of Nuke’s camera tracking by Tunnelvizion is simple and easy to follow. Nuke’s camera tracker may not be as fleshed out as other dedicated solutions, but it gets the job done for compositing use and in some cases CG round-tripping. <br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<br><br>In the tutorial you’ll learn about the first steps, setting your ground plane, and controlling the level of error in your track. The camera tracker is a "need-to-know" for any Nuke compositor and one of the biggest time-savers in the program’s arsenal.<br><br>
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<h3><strong>6. How to Composite 2D VFX Stock Footage Into a 3D Scene In Nuke</strong></h3>
<div>Once you have a solid 3D track, you will want to make the most of it. The most cost and time-effective way to do this is through stock footage placement in your new 3D scene. <br><br>In this tutorial, Sebastion Siggerud will brush up on some of the camera tracking basics from the previous tutorial and go over how to properly place 2D elements inside of your scene.<br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<br><br> Not only is this an important technical skill, but it communicates a cornerstone of the VFX process: <strong><em>if you’ve recreated the camera, you have ultimate control.</em></strong> </div>
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<h3><strong>7. How to Create Particle Environments in Foundry’s Nuke</strong></h3>
<div>On display in this tutorial from The Foundry is the depth of Nuke’s feature set. Though it’s not a dedicated 3D software, there are enough tools to scrap together even a full scene as shown using the same techniques you might bring to Maya or <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-to-get-started-in-houdini"><strong>Houdini</strong></a>.<br><br><div class="responsive-embed widescreen">
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<div>Through a particle system, the artist is able to “grow” some plants from the ground up using a couple of TIF files and Nuke’s built-in emitters. Though you might not often find yourself turning to Nuke for this kind of case, there’s a lot to be said for foliage, especially in tandem with stock footage on a live-action shot. </div>
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<div>Foreground elements can be difficult to come by and integrate into a scene. These dustings of foliage, terrain, buildings, or whatever your setting calls for can obviously add a new layer of depth to an otherwise flat perspective. With Nuke, you can take this all into a 3-dimensional scene and find a new level of realism with extreme control over every piece of your composite. </div>
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<h3><strong>8. How to Use Multi-Channel OpenEXR Passes</strong></h3>
<div>Control is the name of the game in compositing and there are few assets with a more granular level of it than multi-channel image sequences. Whether you’re using EXR, DPX, or even PNG sequences, there’s so much data to be packed in the channels behind your image. In Nuke, you get access to every single one. </div>
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<div>The fundamental process here is simple: separate your channels, manipulate them, and then put them back together. Multichannel compositing is where the node graph as a user interface approach really shines as well. <br><br>From a functional perspective, the ability to see these channels pulled apart but neatly lined up with color corrections, grades, glows, and more assigned to each split of the pipe is something really special. </div>
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The Foundry's industry-standard compositing software Nuke has never been more accessible. Beginner or not, here are eight tutorials to boost your Nuke compositing game!

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8 Nuke Tutorials To Boost Your Compositing Skillset

<div>In this Nuke tutorial, we are going to show you everything that goes into making a gunfight masterpiece!<br><br>From the initial Muzzle Flash VFX and glow on the shooter's face to the Bullet Hit and Concrete Debris VFX of the stray bullets hitting the environment, this is an in-depth Nuke tutorial you do not want to miss.<br><span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/HePz4dl0CCw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HePz4dl0CCw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span>
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<h3><strong>The Nuke VFX Tutorial covers this &amp; more:</strong></h3>
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<li>Composite &amp; color grade Bullet Texture VFX cards</li>
<li>Merge Bullet Hit &amp; Concrete Debris VFX cards to the Textures</li>
<li>Compositing Muzzle Flash Textures to a moving pistol</li>
<li>Controlling Muzzle Flash glow &amp; decay</li>
<li>Adding interactive glow to shooter’s face</li>
<li>Aligning &amp; timing Gun Smoke VFX cards to Muzzle Flashes</li>
<li>Composite &amp; animate Bullet Shell VFX from the chamber</li>
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In this Nuke tutorial, learn how to composite Gun FX such as muzzle flashes, gun smoke, bullet shells, and others to a gunfight scene.

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