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The Legendary bundle

Everything after the Beginner Series, in one purchase: keying, CG look development, deep compositing, feature-film CG integration and cinematic FX.

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Why this bundle

The full studio route

Core

NK505 is the recommended next step after the Beginner Series: the keying and integration every shot depends on.

Go deeper

NK606, NK707, the CG Integration Masterclass and The Pilot, in any order: each one only needs the basics.

Your reel

Feature-level shots across greenscreen, CG, deep and FX: the variety studios look for.

What's inside

Five full courses, one price

Start with NK505, then take the others in any order. Each one only needs the Nuke Beginner Series.

Actor on a greenscreen set, the kind of plate keyed in NK505Course 1 of 5
NK505

Keying, Despill & Color Integration

The full keying, despill and integration process in Nuke, taught at feature-film level.

  • Pull clean keys on difficult greenscreens
  • Handle hair, transparency & spill
  • Fix edges, match grain and integrate the plate
15 hours · scripts & footage included · $399 valueSee the full course →
NK606 CG shot: a spaceship over a night cityCourse 2 of 5
NK606

CG Look Development

Composite a complex CG shot from the ground up in a studio-style pipeline.

  • Build a complex shot from the ground up
  • Light, depth & atmosphere
  • Run a big Nuke script
40+ hours · 70+ step-by-step lessons · $549 valueSee the full course →
NK707 deep composite of a mountain landscapeCourse 3 of 5
NK707

Deep Compositing

The deep workflow used at Weta, ILM and Sony Imageworks: CG, FX volumes and plates with correct depth, without holdout mattes.

  • Comp without holdouts
  • Integrate volumetrics
  • Be ready for studio shows
5+ hours · scripts, CG projects & assets · $549 valueSee the full course →
Feature-quality CG dragon integrated into Iceland footageCourse 4 of 5
Masterclass

CG Integration Masterclass

Integrate a movie-quality dragon into cinema footage filmed in Iceland, across 8 production shots.

  • Feature-film CG integration
  • Color matching
  • Camera projections & layered CG renders
8 production shots · 5+ hours · $850 valueSee the full course →
The Pilot: a pilot in a burning cockpit, composited with fire elementsCourse 5 of 5
Workshop

The Pilot

The blueprint for layering VFX elements and integrating complex, cinematic shots.

  • Seamless integration
  • Atmosphere & elements
  • Light & color
6 hours · pro plates, multi-light CG & stock elements · $349 valueSee the full course →
Student feedback

What students are saying

★★★★★

"Alex does a great job of going over concepts while still making sure we do all of the work and our own thinking/problem solving. And the quality of the assets and footage are astonishing! These are blockbuster level shots. You will not find anything better elsewhere."

Isaac RamirezVFX Compositor
★★★★★

A couple of years ago, I bought one of your courses, which helped me further improve my reel. That work eventually opened the door to projects where I contributed to Star Wars and other large-scale productions. It's been an amazing journey and a big step up for my career!

Ethan MVFX Compositor
★★★★★

"Compositing Academy courses are essential for anyone aspiring to be a VFX compositor." After completing all the foundational courses, I built my demo reel using the course content and my personal projects. This reel helped me land my first job as a Junior Compositor.

Caleb SpenrathJunior Compositor
Alex Hanneman filming plates on location
Your instructor

Alex Hanneman

Alex is a Senior Compositor with experience on numerous feature films. He has worked at top VFX studios worldwide, including Weta Digital, Industrial Light & Magic, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and more.

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All 5 advanced courses, $1,797

Everything included

  • NK505 Keying$399
  • NK606 Look Dev$549
  • NK707 Deep$549
  • CG Integration$850
  • The Pilot$349
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Questions

FAQ

Do I need to know Nuke first?

Yes. These courses build on the Nuke Beginner Series (NK101 to NK404). New to Nuke? Start with the Beginner Series.

Which course should I start with?

Start with NK505, then take the others in any order. Each one only needs the Nuke Beginner Series.

Is it the same as buying the courses separately?

Yes. You get the same full courses, for $1,797 instead of $2,696.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once, or split it into three monthly payments.

Best value · all 5 courses

The Legendary bundle

$1,797 instead of $2,696. Save $899.

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