"Compositing and Math live in the same world,
but they don't speak the same language."
OUTLINE
In this course, we will bridge the gap,
helping artists understand the mathematical principles that power visual effects.
By simplifying math and integrating it into creative workflows,
this course empowers artists to harness the full potential of tools like Nuke.
From basic arithmetic in merge and grade nodes
to advanced concepts like Lerp, Normalization and Modulo,
you'll learn how to approach compositing
with confidence in the numbers driving your art.
6+ HOURS OF CONTENT
(11 Modules)
DOWNLOADS
(Nuke & Python Scripts, Gizmos)
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER
COMMUNITY (Forum)
ARITHMETIC
Deep Dive
ALL MERGE OPERATIONS
Deconstructed
After this course you will be able to confidently build your own operations with the Merge Expression node.
ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL
CONCEPTS
WHO IS IT FOR?
· Compositing artists curious about the "why" behind the "how".
· Artists seeking to improve problem-solving skills by understanding math under the hood of tools like Nuke.
· Those who struggle with math but want to integrate its logic into their creative process.
If you're representing a company or educational institution, feel free to reach out to discuss group access or tailored pricing options.
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK
Ben McEwan
Head of Compositing (Image Engine)
Adrián Pueyo
Head of VFX & Virtual Production (Orca Studios)
Jonny Munévar
Compositing Supervisor (Folks)
Ivan Stefanovic
Compositor
Peter Mercell
Compositor
Sacha Gosselin
Lighter / Compositor
Siam Shukoor
Compositor
Tami Wijoyo
Compositor
CURRICULUM
INTRO
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ARITHMETIC I - Introduction
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ARITHMETIC II - Merge Modes
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- Intro (2:41)
- Addition & Subtraction (23:18)
- Multiplication & Division (22:49)
- Over, Under, Matte, Atop, Xor (9:53)
- Disjoint- / Conjoint-Over (6:14)
- Stencil & Out (1:36)
- Screen & Hypot (9:03)
- Exclusion (3:21)
- Average, Geometric, Overlay (8:20)
- Min & Max (3:51)
- Hard-Light & Soft-Light (3:56)
- Burning & Dodging (4:41)
- Outro (2:48)
- Bonus I: Additive Keying (9:39)
- Bonus II: Honorable Mentions (10:08)
- Quiz
NORMALIZATION
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LERP
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INVERSE
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PERCENTAGE / RATIO
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ROUNDING
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MODULO
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CENTRAL TENDENCY (AVERAGE)
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BONUS
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ARITHMETIC III
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OUTRO
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CERTIFICATE
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COURSE TRAILER
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