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The Pilot + advanced greenscreen

The Pilot assumes you can already key a greenscreen. This bundle gives you that base with NK505, then puts it to work on cinematic, element-heavy shots.

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Why this bundle

Keying first, then the cinematic layer

Base

NK505: pull clean keys, handle hair and spill, fix edges and match grain.

Build

The Pilot: layer atmosphere, fire, smoke and light passes on professional plates.

Result

A different kind of shot for your reel, built on keys that hold up.

What's inside

Two full courses, one price

Start with NK505 for the keying base, then The Pilot.

The Pilot: a pilot in a burning cockpit, composited with fire elementsCourse 1 of 2
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 →
Actor on a greenscreen set, the kind of plate keyed in NK505Course 2 of 2
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 →
Student feedback

What students are saying

★★★★★

"A very clear and well-structured course with step-by-step instruction throughout. As an intermediate-to-advanced compositor, I learned reliable, production-ready techniques for integrating live-action plates with CG environments. I'd definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to strengthen their integration skills."

Akinori OCompositor
★★★★★

"How do you guys even come up with some of these techniques? I loved the course, helped me a ton. I feel like I have a better grasp on concepts that seemed out of my league now. Very glad I saved up for the course. I am a Sophomore VFX Student at SCAD, and this has helped me understand Nuke more than two years at school. Very worthy investment for students."

Joshua TuganVFX Student, SCAD
★★★★★

"The NK505 course is excellent, even for a beginner like myself with keying or grading in Nuke. It teaches the fundamentals of compositing with Nuke in a way that other courses never have. Alex repeatedly emphasizes the importance of thinking logically / modular, which makes the NK505 course invaluable to me. If you are looking for a course, I highly recommend NK505."

Hisanori K.NK505 student
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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The Pilot + NK505 Keying, $573.50

Everything included

  • The Pilot$349
  • NK505 Keying$399
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Don't know Nuke yet? These courses build on the Nuke Beginner Series.

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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 for the keying base, then The Pilot.

Is it the same as buying the courses separately?

Yes. You get the same full courses, for $573.50 instead of $748.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once.

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The Pilot + advanced greenscreen

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