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Free greenscreen footage for compositors

Free Greenscreen Footage

Practice keying on real plates

Greenscreen shots made for compositors. Download, pull a key, and build your demo reel.

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DIY VFX grey and chrome balls

DIY VFX Balls

Build your own grey and chrome balls for lighting reference on set. Free download.

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Free After Effects to Nuke course

Free After Effects to Nuke Course

Go from Short Films to Blockbusters

This comprehensive 1 hour After Effects to Nuke Course will help you get on the path. Step up to the plate and learn Nuke to start working professionally.

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Compositing Academy The Blog

The Blog

Articles & Breakdowns

In-depth writing on color, compositing, and feature-film VFX technique — new articles posted regularly.

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Blender to Nuke plugin

Blender to Nuke Plugin

Make your Indie Workflow a Studio Workflow

Easily connect Blender with Nuke and transfer .EXRs seamlessly!

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Free CG explosion VFX assets

Free CG Explosion VFX Assets

Want to blow stuff up?

Need some Multi-Layered CG Explosions for your shot? Free download here!

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Free 2K VFX fire assets

Free Fire FX (Personal Use)

Make it BURN. Free 2K VFX Fire Assets (EXR and MOV)

Fire Assets for Demoreels / Personal Use. Commercial license also available.

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VFX goal planner

VFX Goal Planner

Writing down something makes it real.

Evolve your habits and reach your goals — a simple 1 page planner to get you on track.

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