Visual effects with Artificial Intelligence and Nuke
A course by Diego VelasquezDirector, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio
A course by Diego Velasquez, Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio
Explore new creative possibilities by combining traditional VFX with AI-powered results.
Explore new creative possibilities by combining traditional VFX with AI-generated results. In this course, you'll learn how to work in NukeX and Runway, as well as integrate Midjourney images, to create hybrid scenes that merge the best of classic post-production with the most innovative tools. Step by step, you'll discover how to prepare scenes, animate characters, and apply tracking, stabilization, and compositing techniques, achieving unique visual pieces with a professional finish.
What will you learn in this online course?
7 lessons & 1 download
Animating our character's face
15 minutes, 41 seconds
Track and stabilize
19 minutes, 25 seconds
Animating our character's hand
19 minutes, 7 seconds
Complementing a scene with Midjourney
29 minutes, 9 seconds
What's included in this course?
Discover how to revolutionize your visual effects skills with hybrid compositing techniques. Learn to combine traditional VFX tools with artificial intelligence to create stunning, agile results. You'll learn how to bring a character to life when speaking using Nuke and Runway. Although Nuke is used, the techniques presented are applicable to other digital compositing programs such as After Effects or Premiere, expanding your creative possibilities.
Explore the process of image stabilization and the use of artificial intelligence to generate realistic movements. Experiment with the integration of digital elements into real-life scenarios, leveraging Runway's capabilities to animate video sequences. With these tools, you can transform complex projects into more efficient tasks, significantly reducing production time. This course will allow you to master new techniques that will boost your creativity and efficiency in any audiovisual production.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Learn to combine traditional VFX tools with artificial intelligence to create stunning visual compositions in record time. Bring objects and characters to life using techniques that guarantee impressive and efficient results, optimizing your digital composition skills.
Who is this online course for?
Ideal for creatives, visual artists, filmmakers, and VFX professionals looking to integrate artificial intelligence techniques with digital compositing. Recommended for those who want to accelerate creative processes and improve the quality of their audiovisual productions in an efficient and impressive way.
Requirements and materials
You'll learn how to create visual effects by combining Nuke and Runway. A computer with digital compositing software such as After Effects or Premiere is required. You don't need to be an expert, but basic editing skills and access to a camera or smartphone for video recording are recommended.
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In 2011, he founded MAKACO, a studio dedicated to the post-production of 3D animation and special effects. He has won several international awards, including gold for Best Foreign Language Commercial and bronze for Branded Entertainment of the Year at the Shots Awards.
Content
Visual effects with Artificial Intelligence and Nuke
- Getting Started with NukeX
- Preparing the scene for animation
- Introduction to Runway
- Animating our character's face
- Track and stabilize
- Animating our character's hand
- Complementing a scene with Midjourney
- Final project
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to blend traditional compositing techniques in Nuke with AI tools like Runway to create advanced visual effects, animate characters, and streamline workflows in audiovisual projects.
Yes, the course is designed for people with basic digital compositing knowledge who want to deepen their skills in hybrid workflows and AI use in VFX.
It’s recommended to have a basic understanding of digital compositing and some familiarity with post-production software. It’s not mandatory but will help you get the most out of the course.
You’ll need access to NukeX and an active Runway account. It’s also helpful to have video files or images on hand to practice the exercises.
Import the MP4 using a Read node, then create a Write node set to output JPG images. Adjust frame numbering and quality settings as needed before rendering the sequence.
Localization lets you copy necessary files to your local drive to speed up loading and handling in collaborative projects, reducing reliance on remote servers and improving performance.
You can set the Rec709 color space by adjusting the project’s color settings and making sure the viewer and files share the same reference to avoid mismatches.