Nuke 101 : professional compositing and visual effects

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This comprehensive guide to Nuke provides foundational knowledge of the advanced visual effects software used in film and television. Expert compositor and educator Ron Ganbar shares invaluable advice and techniques, with each chapter offering complete lessons and step-by-step instructions for easy navigation. Real-world projects and accompanying project files allow you to practice as you learn. You'll explore essential and advanced compositing techniques, color correction, RotoPaint, keying, and tracking, alongside more complex subjects like CGI and the 3D engine. Key topics include working with nodes and process trees, utilizing CGI passes for 3D render control, camera tracking for 2D and 3D integration, camera projection for dynamic imagery, creating custom tools in Nuke, and stereoscopic compositing. With a career spanning over two decades, Ganbar has served as a compositor and visual effects instructor, collaborating on numerous projects and recognized as a "Teacher's Trainer" by Apple for Shake. His ability to clarify complex concepts makes this guide an essential resource for anyone eager to master Nuke quickly.