Digital Tutors - Advanced Compositing Techniques in NUKE: Space Scene

Duration 1hr 39m

Level Advanced

Software used

NUKE 7.0v1

What you will learn

In this NUKE tutorial we will learn to use the 3D system in NUKE to create a photorealistic space scene.

We'll be taking a shot from idea to completion to create our shot, complete with Earth, stars, and a sun flare! Using basic masking, some more advanced 3D matte painting techniques, expression scripting, and good compositing practices, we'll create not only a pretty to look at scene but also a highly usable comp setup based on real world production experiences.

By the end, you'll have had a peek into the window of what goes on in the mind of a production artist, who's aim is to give their shot that last 10% and achieve a truly cinematic look ready for the big or small screen.

1. Introduction and project overview 01:06

2. Beginning the shot 11:09

3. Creating the Earth asset 13:25

4. Continuing to make Earth and building an artist UI 10:43

5. Finishing the Earth asset 05:15

6. Creating the star field 15:24

7. Creating the sun flare 11:48

8. Finishing the sun flare 05:37

9. Animating the camera 13:02

10. Applying the finishing touches 12:04