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Visual effects with Artificial Intelligence and Nuke

A course by Diego Velasquez , Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio
Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio. Lima District, Peru.
Joined May 2020

Explore new creative possibilities by combining traditional VFX with AI-powered results.

Explore new creative possibilities by combining traditional VFX with AI-generated results. In this course, you'll learn how to work in NukeX and Runway, as well as integrate Midjourney images, to create hybrid scenes that merge the best of classic post-production with the most innovative tools. Step by step, you'll discover how to prepare scenes, animate characters, and apply tracking, stabilization, and compositing techniques, achieving unique visual pieces with a professional finish.

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What will you learn in this online course?

7 lessons & 1 download

Animating our character's face
15 minutes, 41 seconds
Track and stabilize
19 minutes, 25 seconds
Animating our character's hand
19 minutes, 7 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (2)
  • 297 students
  • 7 lessons (2h 6m)
  • 1 download
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
  • Spanish · English · French · Italian · Portuguese · German · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Learn to combine traditional VFX tools with artificial intelligence to create stunning visual compositions in record time. Bring objects and characters to life using techniques that guarantee impressive and efficient results, optimizing your digital composition skills.

Who is this online course for?

Ideal for creatives, visual artists, filmmakers, and VFX professionals looking to integrate artificial intelligence techniques with digital compositing. Recommended for those who want to accelerate creative processes and improve the quality of their audiovisual productions in an efficient and impressive way.

Requirements and materials

You'll learn how to create visual effects by combining Nuke and Runway. A computer with digital compositing software such as After Effects or Premiere is required. You don't need to be an expert, but basic editing skills and access to a camera or smartphone for video recording are recommended.


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297 Students
2 Reviews

Diego Velasquez

Diego Velasquez
A course by Diego Velasquez

Teacher Plus
Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio

Passionate about art and science, Diego Velásquez of Peru discovered 3D animation to be the perfect combination of mathematics, drawing, and storytelling, establishing a professional career focused on the cinema and advertising industries.

In 2011, he founded MAKACO, a studio dedicated to the post-production of 3D animation and special effects. He has won several international awards, including gold for Best Foreign Language Commercial and bronze for Branded Entertainment of the Year at the Shots Awards.


Content

  • Visual effects with Artificial Intelligence and Nuke

    • Getting Started with NukeX
    • Preparing the scene for animation
    • Introduction to Runway
    • Animating our character's face
    • Track and stabilize
    • Animating our character's hand
    • Complementing a scene with Midjourney
    • Final project

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

You’ll learn how to blend traditional compositing techniques in Nuke with AI tools like Runway to create advanced visual effects, animate characters, and streamline workflows in audiovisual projects.

Yes, the course is designed for people with basic digital compositing knowledge who want to deepen their skills in hybrid workflows and AI use in VFX.

It’s recommended to have a basic understanding of digital compositing and some familiarity with post-production software. It’s not mandatory but will help you get the most out of the course.

You’ll need access to NukeX and an active Runway account. It’s also helpful to have video files or images on hand to practice the exercises.

Import the MP4 using a Read node, then create a Write node set to output JPG images. Adjust frame numbering and quality settings as needed before rendering the sequence.

Localization lets you copy necessary files to your local drive to speed up loading and handling in collaborative projects, reducing reliance on remote servers and improving performance.

You can set the Rec709 color space by adjusting the project’s color settings and making sure the viewer and files share the same reference to avoid mismatches.

Information about the course and certificate


Visual effects with Artificial Intelligence and Nuke. 3D, Animation, and Artificial Intelligence course by Diego Velasquez

Visual effects with Artificial Intelligence and Nuke

A course by Diego Velasquez
Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio. Lima District, Peru.
Joined May 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (2)
  • 297 students