VFX MASTERING
COURSE
WITH SHUVOFX
From Beginner to Industry-Ready VFX Compositor. Learn the complete pipeline and how to think like a professional.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will have hands-on experience in:
Compositing
Professional Nuke workflow, Shot breakdown, Layer management, Photorealistic integration.
Rotoscopy
Basic โ Advanced โ Production level roto. Handle complex shapes, hair, and motion blur.
Tracking
Master 2D, Planar, and 3D camera tracking integration for seamless VFX insertion.
Prep & Cleanup
Wire removal, Object removal, Clean plate generation, Paint & temporal cleanup workflows.
Keying
Green screen extraction, Advanced keying, Hair handling, Despill & edge treatment techniques.
AI Compositing
ComfyUI, ControlNet, IPAdapter, AI-assisted VFX, and AI + Nuke workflow integration.
Environment & DMP
Digital Matte Painting, Set extensions, atmospheric perspective, and environment integration.
CG & Live Action
Blender to Nuke pipeline, AOVs, Cryptomatte, Multi-pass compositing, Matchmoving.
Coding for Nuke
Python programming, TCL scripting, Nuke automation, and building custom pipeline tools.
Course Syllabus
23 Classes structured over 12 comprehensive modules.
01
Introduction to Compositing & VFX
1 Class
Goal: VFX industry เฆเฆฌเฆ compositing-เฆเฆฐ complete foundation เฆคเงเฆฐเฆฟ เฆเฆฐเฆพเฅค
- What is VFX & Compositing?
- VFX Pipeline โ Pre-production โ Production โ Post-production
- Where does a Compositor fit in the VFX pipeline?
- Understanding: Rotoscopy, Tracking, Prep & Cleanup, Keying, CG, Color
- 2D vs 2.5D vs 3D workflows
- Understanding a professional VFX shot & Shot breakdown
- Nuke compositing workflow & Industry terminology
- Career roadmap for a VFX Compositor
02
Rotoscoping
4 Classes
Goal: Build strong professional roto skills.
- Class 01 โ Fundamentals: Shapes, Bezier workflow, Points/handles, Layer organization, Feathering, Edge control.
- Class 02 โ Advanced: Complex shapes, Organic objects, Hair & difficult edges, Tracking-assisted roto.
- Class 03 โ Production: Character/Vehicle roto, Fast-moving objects, Motion blur, Occlusion, Holdouts.
- Class 04 โ Professional Shot: Complete production-style shot, Naming conventions, QC, Professional delivery.
03
Tracking
1 Class
Goal: Understand how tracking drives professional compositing.
- 1-point, 2D, Planar, and 3D camera tracking techniques.
- Track quality, analysis & choosing track points.
- Dealing with difficult footage & Stabilization.
- Using tracking data in compositing (Track โ Roto โ Prep โ CG workflow).
04
Prep & Cleanup
2 Classes
Goal: Master the invisible VFX work that makes shots believable.
- Class 01 โ Fundamentals: Wire/Rig/Object/Logo removal, Dust & scratch removal, Clone workflows.
- Class 02 โ Advanced: Clean plate creation, Perspective-aware cleanup, Edge reconstruction, Temporal consistency.
05
Mastering Keying
3 Classes
Goal: Develop professional green-screen and difficult-keying skills.
- Class 01 โ Fundamentals: Understanding Alpha, Luma/Chroma key, Keylight, Primatte, IBK, Screen/Core/Edge matte.
- Class 02 โ Advanced: Uneven screens, Spill suppression, Fine hair, Motion blur, Semi-transparent edges.
- Class 03 โ Production: Multiple keyers, Edge treatment, Light wrap, Integration, Final color matching.
06
Intro to AI Compositing with ComfyUI
3 Classes
Goal: Introduce AI as a professional compositing tool.
- Class 01: AI for VFX, Understanding ComfyUI, Nodes, Models, ControlNet, IPAdapter, Img2Img.
- Class 02: AI + Nuke Workflow, Preparing footage, Generating elements, AI cleanup.
- Class 03: Production AI Compositing, Set extension, Background replacement, Avoiding AI artifacts.
07
Digital Matte Painting
1 Class
- DMP workflow, Plate preparation, Perspective, Vanishing points.
- Image projection, Environment creation, Sky replacement, Set extension.
- Atmospheric perspective, Depth, and AI-assisted DMP workflow.
08
Digital Color Theory for VFX
1 Class
- Hue, Saturation, Value, RGB, Color temp, White balance.
- Cinematic color, Matching CG with live action, Matching different cameras.
- Skin tone, Atmospheric color, and Color management in Nuke.
09
CG Compositing with Blender + Nuke
2 Classes
- Class 01: Blender basics, Render passes, Cryptomatte, AOVs, Z-depth, Normal passes.
- Class 02: CG render breakdown, Relighting, Depth of field, Motion blur, Lens effects, Grain matching.
10
Live Action Compositing (Blender + Nuke)
2 Classes
- Class 01: Camera tracking, Match moving, Geometry creation, 3D asset placement.
- Class 02: Shadow & reflection integration, Atmospheric perspective, Lens distortion, Shot finishing.
11
Python & TCL for Nuke Compositors
2 Classes
- Class 01: Python fundamentals, Nuke Python API, Automating repetitive tasks, Batch operations.
- Class 02: TCL fundamentals, Expressions, Custom gizmos, Pipeline thinking, Building toolkits.
12
Advanced Compositing Masterclass
Guest: Noman Kazi | 1 Masterclass
An advanced session focused on professional-level compositing techniques and shot thinking.
- Advanced shot breakdown & Complex compositing workflows
- Problem-solving difficult shots
- Photorealistic integration (CG + Live Action)
- Advanced edge treatment & Light integration
- Real-world production challenges & Creative decision making
- Industry compositing standards & Professional shot finishing
Final Course Promise
You don't just learn Nuke.
You learn how to THINK like a Compositor.
From Rotoscopy โ Tracking โ Cleanup โ Keying โ AI โ DMP โ Color โ CG โ Live Action โ Automation โ Advanced Compositing, this course is designed to take students through the complete modern VFX compositing pipeline.