Digital Tutors - Clean Plating for Feature Films Using the NUKE to MARI Bridge

Duration 1h 27m Level Advanced Project Files Included MP4

Software used

Maya 2012, NUKE & NUKEX 7.0v2, MARI 2.0

What you will learn

In this lesson we?re going to take a look at the NUKE to MARI bridge by creating a complex projection clean-plate that can be used in a VFX production.

During this time you'll learn the uses and reasons for clean plates in VFX, how to matchmove a shot in NUKEX, how to setup the NUKE to MARI bridge and how to model projection geometry using that solved point cloud.By the end of this training you'll know how to put it all together to give you a plate ready for CG elements.

1. Introduction and project overview 01:01

2. Understanding the importance of clean plating 12:03

3. Tracking the camera 11:13

4. Building the projection geometry in Maya 11:06

5. Projecting the matte paintings onto the projection geometry 06:17

6. Setting up NUKE to MARI bridge 11:10

7. Garbage matting and NUKE projection patching 10:01

8. Using the Lat/Long map for geometry lighting and reflections 12:10

9. Putting it all together and wire-rig removal technique 06:08

10. Wrapping it up 06:44