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Visual Effects for Cinema in NukeX

Last updated: Oct 2025

Visual Effects for Cinema in NukeX

📋 Overview​

You will learn how to create a visual effects scene with cinematic quality, integrating real and digital elements in NukeX. You will start by understanding the concept of photorealism, how to analyze an image and its key elements using advanced tools. You'll discover how to work with different color spaces, particularly the ACES system, and perform chroma keying while maintaining the highest possible detail.

In addition, you'll dive into using NukeX's 3D system to add depth and movement to your scenes, integrating all the elements smoothly. Finally, you will carry out a complete technical review to ensure everything is ready to render and deliver to the client. This course is led by Víctor Enriquez, a digital compositor with over 10 years of experience, who has worked on projects such as 'Ghost in the Shell' and 'His Dark Materials'.

✅ What You'll Learn​

  • How to create a visual effects scene with cinematic quality
  • How to integrate real and digital elements in NukeX
  • Understanding the concept of photorealism
  • How to analyze an image and its key elements using advanced tools
  • Working with different color spaces, particularly the ACES system
  • Performing chroma keying while maintaining the highest possible detail
  • Using NukeX's 3D system to add depth and movement to scenes
  • Integrating elements smoothly
  • Complete technical review for rendering and delivery

🛠️ Requirements​

  • Computer with NukeX and DaVinci Resolve installed
  • Mouse
  • Graphics tablet
  • Basic knowledge of digital compositing
  • Familiarity with cinematic workflows
  • Experience with Photoshop or 3D software (suggested but not required)

🎯 Who This Course Is For​

This course is aimed at digital artists, animators, or 3D professionals who want to enhance their skills in visual effects integration. It's perfect for those looking to break into the film and television industry or for anyone seeking to improve the quality of their VFX projects. While advanced experience isn't necessary, basic knowledge of digital compositing will be helpful.

📚 Course Content​

Course Structure​

  • 47 lessons (11h 53m)
  • 24 additional resources (7 files)
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish

Learning Path​

U1 - Introduction​

  • Presentation
  • Influences

U2 - Image theory and preparation of elements​

  • The project
  • Photorealism
  • Analyze image 1-9
  • Color spaces and ACES 1-3 system

U3 - Chroma and matte painting​

  • Chroma Drilling 1-7
  • Create the matte painting 1-4
  • Additional elements and background balance DMP 1-4
  • 3D Camera Movement 1-6

U4 - Integration and technical review​

  • Integrate 1-4
  • Technical review 1-2
  • Final details 1-3
  • How to publish your work

FP - Final project​

  • Invisible Effects with NukeX

🚀 Features​

  • 11h 53m on-demand video
  • 24 additional resources
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Unlimited access forever
  • Certificate of completion for Plus members

💡 Course Benefits​

This course provides comprehensive training in creating cinematic visual effects using NukeX. You'll learn industry-standard techniques for integrating real and digital elements seamlessly. The course covers advanced topics like color spaces (ACES system), chroma keying, 3D integration, and technical review processes that ensure your work is ready for professional delivery.

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👨‍🏫 Instructor​

Victor Manuel Enriquez Diaz - Digital composer

  • 4.7 Instructor Rating
  • 10+ years of experience in VFX for film and animation
  • Worked at renowned studios such as Outpost VFX and Framestore
  • Contributed to projects like 'Ghost in the Shell', 'His Dark Materials', and 'Fantastic Beasts'

Víctor Enriquez is a digital compositor with over 10 years of experience in VFX for film and animation. He has worked at renowned studios such as Outpost VFX and Framestore, contributing to projects like 'Ghost in the Shell', 'His Dark Materials', and 'Fantastic Beasts'. His focus has always been on the seamless integration of real and digital elements, aiming to achieve the highest standards of visual quality. He has collaborated on high-impact productions and is a leader in applying advanced VFX techniques.

📈 Course Project​

You will create a cinematic scene by integrating real and digital elements in NukeX, working with chroma keying and using the ACES system.

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