How to Compose Explosion in Nuke Class 1 | Live+ CG | BY VFX FORGE
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1. Setting Up Your Composition
Before diving into the details of creating fire, it’s essential to understand the basic setup for any CG fire composition. Both Nuke and After Effects require attention to:
Scene Setup
In Nuke:
Start with a 3D space to place your CG fire correctly, especially if it’s intended to move through or behind other 3D objects in your scene.
Use an Image Plane to establish the foundational environment in which your fire will exist. Lighting and camera placement should be carefully considered here for realistic interaction with your CG elements.
In After Effects:
Use a layer-based approach where each layer contributes to the scene's depth. Set up your main footage or background as the base layer and create 3D or fire elements in subsequent layers. Plugins like Trapcode Particular or Saber can add dimension and particle-based fire.
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2. Creating Fire Elements
Creating fire in Nuke and After Effects can vary, but these approaches cover both.
Procedural Fire in Nuke
Nuke’s procedural approach to CG fire allows you to generate fire elements directly in the software. Start with a noise node and refine it by adjusting the settings for smooth motion.
For realistic flame behavior, use Vector Distort or Turbulence to mimic the flickering nature of fire.
Combine nodes for color grading and glow effects to reach the perfect fiery look.
Particle-Based Fire in After Effects
In After Effects, the best results often come from Trapcode Particular, a particle system that can simulate fire. Set up a particle emitter and adjust particle properties like speed, opacity, and color to mimic natural fire.
For simpler flames, the Saber plugin is an excellent tool for static or simple animated fire, with customizable settings for hue, core softness, and glow.#ProceduralFire #ParticleEffects #NukeFire #AfterEffectsFire #FireElements
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Creating Realistic Fire Composition in CG: Nuke and After Effects
When it comes to creating photorealistic fire effects in CG, mastering the art of fire composition can elevate any project. Nuke and After Effects are two industry-standard tools that, when used strategically, can bring fire-based visual effects (VFX) to life in a captivating way. In this breakdown, we’ll explore the fundamentals and techniques of fire compositing in CG, comparing the node-based compositing power of Nuke with the dynamic layer-based flexibility of After Effects. Here’s your step-by-step guide to creating immersive fire effects that blend seamlessly into live-action or animated scenes.
1. Setting Up Your Composition
Before diving into the details of creating fire, it’s essential to understand the basic setup for any CG fire composition. Both Nuke and After Effects require attention to:
Scene Setup
In Nuke:
Start with a 3D space to place your CG fire correctly, especially if it’s intended to move through or behind other
#CGFire #VFXBreakdown #Nuke #AfterEffects #SceneSetup #FireCompositing
2. Creating Fire Elements
Creating fire in Nuke and After Effects can vary, but these approaches cover both.
Procedural Fire in Nuke
Nuke’s procedural approach to CG fire allows you to generate fire elements directly in the software. Start with a noise node and refine it by adjusting the settings for smooth motion.
For realistic flame behavior, use Vector Distort or Turbulence to mimic the flickering nature of fire.
Combine nodes for color grading and glow effects to reach the perfect fiery look.
Particle-Based Fire in After Effects
In After Effects, the best results often come from Trapcode Particular, a particle system that can simulate fire. Set up a particle emitter and adjust particle properties like speed, opacity, and color to mimic natural fire.
For simpler flames, the Saber plugin is an excellent tool for static or simple animated fire, with customizable settings for hue, core softness
#ProceduralFire #ParticleEffects #NukeFire #AfterEffectsFire
Creating a successful fire effect in CG requires strategic layering and blending to integrate the fire naturally into t#LayeringFire #BlendModes #CGCompositing #VFXIntegration #FireBlending #AfterEffectsLayers
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