Learn a variety of advanced VFX Compositing and Color Grading Techniques in Nuke.

What you'll learn

Advanced Color Grading Techniques

Day to Night Tips and Techniques

Fundamentals of Light and Physics

Image Frequency Separation and Uses

Advanced Color Remap Techniques

Creating Depth Passes from 2d Images

Using a Raytracer to force perspective

Creating animated elements from 2d imagery

Layering and Integrating 2d Elements

Understanding the basics of Color Schemes and Color Balance

Learn to study, observe, and identify patterns from image reference

Bounce light techniques

Stacking Highlights and Keyers

3d / 2.5d Re-Light Tricks

Lining up and model-building a scene

Painting Light Techniques

Using alternative (hidden) merge operations

Building atmosphere elements and casting light through it

2d/3d Techniques to create reflections

Requirements

Have Nuke 12 installed

Have a working computer

Have an internet speed high enough to download the project file (A few gigabytes).

Have at least 5GB storage.

Description

NK404! The fourth part in Alex's Nuke series on Udemy, this time with a massive 8 hour course about advanced color grading and layering techniques. Take your VFX Compositing to the next level.Why learn from this course?It's easy to learn Nuke nodes, not so much artistic and visual concepts and techniques to build complex composites. This class heavily leans into learning more in depth about the artistic side of color, balance, highlights and shadow, and how to balance them all together. By re-lighting a scene from day to night entirely, you are forced to combine all of these techniques!Not only are you getting an 8 hour class for a bargain price, but you are being taught by an industry professional who knows the proper workflows!Your instructor has worked on feature films such as:Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerAvengers: EndgameX-Men ApocalypseThe MandalorianFantastic Beasts and Where to Find them..And many more.What is this class about?Light, color, and combining merge operations in Nuke to re-light a scene!First, what do I need to know entering this course?:1. A basic understanding of Nuke and Nuke's interface (Taught Alex's Udemy class, NK101).2. Knowledege about the basic nodes in nuke, and beginner level color correction concepts (Taught Alex's Udemy class, NK101, and Compositing Photo-real Elements in Nuke).3. Beginner level knowledge on the 3d system in Nuke (Taught Alex's Udemy class, NK202).4. Beginner / intermediate knowledge of CG compositing (Taught Alex's Udemy class, NK303).What skills will I learn?Creating a day to night sceneGradient Re-mapping Techniques in NukeColor Balance and Color SchemeStudying ReferencePhysics of Light and GlossinessStacking Different Merge Operations Highlight stacking TechniquesAdvanced color grading techniques2d and 3d techniques for re-lighting2d and 3d techniques for creating reflectionsCreating and using depth mapsSplitting an image using math operations to control different aspectsGlow stacking techniques, and artistic concepts relatedStructuring a composite and templating assets Lining up and model-building a sceneCreating and layering atmosphere elementsWhat projects do I get to work on in this course?:This course will walk you through my composite of the shot shown in the preview. I have split the class into "practical sessions" as well as "theory" and follow along sections. This ensures you can actually apply what you are learning when we go over techniques, but also follow along in different areas!Who this course is for:Beginners / Intermediate users learning Nuke but already have a foundational understanding of the 2d and 3d system in nukePeople who have already taken NK101, NK202, NK303, Photo-Real Elements –- my previous classesIndividuals looking for a deeper education in Compositing for a bargain priceNote: You will be required to sign up and download the project files if you want to follow along with this class

Overview

Section 1: Introduction and Core Ideas

Lecture 1 Introduction and overview

Lecture 2 Shooting Conditions, Budgets, Level of Detail, Limitations

Lecture 3 Good Compositing Takes Many Iterations, Versions Overview

Lecture 4 Understanding Color Scheme and Balance

Lecture 5 Finding and Studying Reference (Extra Reference in Resource tab)

Lecture 6 Physics of Reflections, Physics of Light

Lecture 7 Comp Quick Overview, explaining compositing structure

Lecture 8 Downloading The Project

Section 2: Blocking It Out

Lecture 9 Paint out and MIN operation

Lecture 10 Neutralizing The Scene

Lecture 11 Secondary Darkening

Lecture 12 Gradient Remapping Pools of Light (Part 1)

Lecture 13 Pools of Light (Part 2)

Lecture 14 TVI Scale

Section 3: Building it up

Lecture 15 BG Rooftop Atmos

Lecture 16 MG Rooftop Light

Lecture 17 Lighting up the back alley

Section 4: Creating a Lantern

Lecture 18 Lantern Overview

Lecture 19 The Core

Lecture 20 Dirt, Glow, Glints

Lecture 21 The 4 Layers of "Ping" [Theory]

Lecture 22 4 Layers of Ping [Exercise] [Part 1]

Lecture 23 4 Layers of Ping [Exercise] [Part 2]

Lecture 24 4 Layers of Pings [Exercise] [Part 3]

Lecture 25 Adding some wires, and tiny reflections

Lecture 26 Adding Color Variation

Lecture 27 Templating, Duplicating

Section 5: Orange Light, Quick Lesson

Lecture 28 Orange Neon Sign [Overview]

Lecture 29 Orange Neon Sign [Practical]

Lecture 30 Orange lIght pings

Section 6: The Clear Screen

Lecture 31 Clear Screen Overview

Lecture 32 Scene Lineup

Lecture 33 Replacing the curtain, adding animation

Section 7: 3d Re-lighting Technique

Lecture 34 Spotlights, and 3d Lighting Techniques

Lecture 35 Placing the 3D Lights

Lecture 36 Adjusting the Intensity, Re-mapping values

Lecture 37 Spotlight bounces and reflections

Lecture 38 Spotlight Volumes and Glows

Section 8: A challenge

Lecture 39 Optional, few more lights if you want to

Section 9: Main reflections

Lecture 40 Mirror and Glass [Custom Node]

Lecture 41 Mirror and Glass Reflections

Lecture 42 Frequency Separation [Theory]

Lecture 43 Practical Project Lesson

Section 10: Fog

Lecture 44 Fog Overview

Lecture 45 Creating a Depth Pass

Lecture 46 Layering Depth Smoke P1

Lecture 47 Depth Mist

Lecture 48 Main Depth Fog

Lecture 49 Ground Vent Smoke

Section 11: Post

Lecture 50 Contrast, Primary Grades

Lecture 51 PSD Color Paint Over

Lecture 52 Fog and Wires

Lecture 53 Extra Puddles

Lecture 54 Push-in and Grain

Section 12: That's a wrap!

Lecture 55 Bonus Lecture

Beginner to Intermediate Compositors,Learning Compositors who have taken my other beginner Nuke courses (Nk101, 202, 303, Photoreal Elements).,Students learning visual effects,Anyone looking to improve their artistic eye, or learn deeper coloring techniques