Course Overview
You will learn the fundamental math of digital images, advanced chroma keying, rotoscoping, clean plating, and photorealistic integration of CG elements into live-action footage. Taught by faculty with actual studio experience.
Course Curriculum
What you will learn step-by-step:
Nuke Fundamentals
Navigate the node tree, understand bounding boxes, and learn the math behind digital compositing.
Rotoscoping
Master roto nodes, planar tracking, and articulation for seamless alpha channel generation.
Paint & Prep
Learn wire removal, rig removal, and clean-plating using the rotopaint workflow.
Chroma Keying
Master Keylight, Primatte, edge blending, and spill suppression for perfect green screen extraction.
2D/3D Tracking
Track camera movement and stabilize shaky footage to integrate new virtual elements.
CG Multipass Compositing
Rebuild 3D renders using AOVs (Diffuse, Specular, Z-depth) for total integration control.
Color Matching
Match black levels, grain, and atmospheric depth to ensure visual effects look 100% real.
Showreel Development
Assemble your final shots into a professional showreel ready for studio applications.
Software & Tools
Master the exact tools used by top industry studios.
Career Opportunities
Job roles you can apply for after graduating:
