Foundry Nuke
The industry-standard compositing, editorial and review tool.
Overview
Nuke is a node-based digital compositing and visual effects application first developed by Digital Domain and used for television and film post-production. Nuke's users include Digital Domain, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Blizzard Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Framestore, Weta Digital, and Industrial Light & Magic.
✨ Key Features
- Node-based workflow
- Deep Image compositing
- 3D workspace and camera tracking
- Multi-shot management (Nuke Studio)
- Python scripting and OpenFX support
- Collaborative workflows
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Industry-standard for high-end film and TV VFX
- Powerful and flexible node-based workflow
- Extensive customization through Python scripting
Unique Value: A highly customizable and scalable node-based compositing platform for professional VFX pipelines.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Compositing CGI elements into live-action footage for blockbuster films
- Managing multi-shot VFX sequences in a studio pipeline
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple motion graphics (can be overkill)
- Beginners without node-based workflow experience
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more robust and scalable solution for complex VFX shots and pipelines compared to layer-based systems like After Effects.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by license agreement tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Non-commercial use, resolution limited to 1920x1080, some nodes disabled, no third-party plugin support.
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