Free Nuke Script: Complex Shadows Compositing (Compositing Academy)
Original title: Complex Shadows in Nuke
Overview
This Nuke project file from Alex Hanneman of Compositing Academy accompanies the 19-minute tutorial 'Compositing Complex Shadows in Nuke [Advanced]'. It demonstrates how to handle double shadows, build a shadow clean-plate, and control attenuation and blending so CG shadows sit convincingly on a plate.
The .nk is free on Gumroad: enter 0 in the price field and an email address, which also signs you up to the Compositing Academy mailing list; the file may not be redistributed or used for teaching. It is aimed at intermediate compositors who already know the basics of merging shadows and want a more robust approach.
What You Can Learn
- Handling double shadows when adding CG shadows to a plate
- Building a shadow clean-plate before compositing new shadows
- Attenuation and blending controls for CG shadows
Access: Free (email signup)
