Visual Effects for Cinema in NukeX

A course by Victor Manuel Enriquez Diaz , Digital composer

Digital composer. Montreal, Canada.
Joined January 2016

In this course you will learn how to create scenes with visual effects in NukeX to achieve a cinematic quality.

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280 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

In this course you will learn how to create scenes with visual effects in NukeX to achieve a cinematic quality.

You will learn how to create a visual effects scene with cinematic quality, integrating real and digital elements in NukeX. You will start by understanding the concept of photorealism, how to analyze an image and its key elements using advanced tools. You'll discover how to work with different color spaces, particularly the ACES system, and perform chroma keying while maintaining the highest possible detail.

In addition, you'll dive into using NukeX’s 3D system to add depth and movement to your scenes, integrating all the elements smoothly. Finally, you will carry out a complete technical review to ensure everything is ready to render and deliver to the client. This course is led by Víctor Enriquez, a digital compositor with over 10 years of experience, who has worked on projects such as 'Ghost in the Shell' and 'His Dark Materials'.

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What will you learn in this online course?

47 lessons & 21 downloads

Analyze image 6
17 minutes, 28 seconds
Chroma 7 Drilling
6 minutes, 46 seconds
3D Camera Movement 6
11 minutes, 20 seconds
Integrate 4
18 minutes, 1 second
How to publish your work
5 minutes, 0 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (2)
  • 280 students
  • 47 lessons (11h 53m)
  • 21 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You will create a cinematic scene by integrating real and digital elements in NukeX, working with chroma keying and using the ACES system.

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at digital artists, animators, or 3D professionals who want to enhance their skills in visual effects integration. It's perfect for those looking to break into the film and television industry or for anyone seeking to improve the quality of their VFX projects. While advanced experience isn’t necessary, basic knowledge of digital compositing will be helpful.

Requirements and materials

You will need a computer with NukeX and DaVinci Resolve installed, a mouse, and a graphics tablet. Basic knowledge of digital compositing and familiarity with cinematic workflows are recommended. Experience with Photoshop or 3D software is suggested but not required.


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280 Students
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Victor Manuel Enriquez Diaz

Víctor Enriquez is a digital compositor with over 10 years of experience in VFX for film and animation. He has worked at renowned studios such as Outpost VFX and Framestore, contributing to projects like 'Ghost in the Shell', 'His Dark Materials', and 'Fantastic Beasts'. His focus has always been on the seamless integration of real and digital elements, aiming to achieve the highest standards of visual quality. He has collaborated on high-impact productions and is a leader in applying advanced VFX techniques.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Image theory and preparation of elements

    • The project
    • Photorealism
    • Analyze image 1
    • Analyze image 2
    • Analyze image 3
    • Analyze image 4
    • Analyze image 5
    • Analyze image 6
    • Analyze image 7
    • Analyze image 8
    • Analyze image 9
    • Color spaces and ACES 1 system
    • Color spaces and ACES 2 system
    • Color spaces and ACES 3 system
  • U3

    Chroma and matte painting

    • Chroma Drilling 1
    • Chroma Drilling 2
    • Chroma 3 Drilling
    • Chroma 4 Drilling
    • Chroma 5 Drilling
    • Chroma 6 Drilling
    • Chroma 7 Drilling
    • Create the matte painting 1
    • Create matte painting 2
    • Create matte painting 3
    • Create matte painting 4
    • Additional elements and background balance DMP 1
    • Additional elements and background balance DMP 2
    • Additional elements and background balance DMP 3
    • Additional elements and background balance DMP 4
    • 3D Camera Movement 1
    • 3D Camera Movement 2
    • 3D Camera Movement 3
    • 3D Camera Movement 4
    • 3D Camera Movement 5
    • 3D Camera Movement 6
  • U4

    Integration and technical review

    • Integrate 1
    • Integrate 2
    • Integrate 3
    • Integrate 4
    • Technical review 1
    • Technical review 2
    • Final details 1
    • Final details 2
    • Final details 3
    • How to publish your work
  • FP

    Final project

    • Invisible Effects with NukeX

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Visual Effects for Cinema in NukeX. Photography, Video, 3D, and Animation course by Victor Manuel Enriquez Diaz

Visual Effects for Cinema in NukeX

A course by Victor Manuel Enriquez Diaz
Digital composer. Montreal, Canada.
Joined January 2016
  • 100% positive reviews (2)
  • 280 students