About Nuke
Nuke is an application suite of video editing tools, which helps businesses and creative studios manage and create video content including movies, short films, or series using 3D tracking, graphics processing unit (GPU) acceleration, and model building, among other capabilities. Managers can edit, modify, or animate text, transform or morph images based on defined parameters, and change color properties, such as hue, tone, saturation, contrast, and balance.
Using Nuke, businesses can create 360° videos, add, remove or adjust lens distortion in image sequences, and create video scenes including 2D footage, cards, geometry, meshes, lights, and cameras. The Nuke Studio and NukeX platforms allow creative teams to build 3D models, add them in realistic positions, and manipulate advanced particle effects such as dust, fire, rain, or breaking windows. The software also supports multiple image streams, camera views, and reading, writing, raw camera, or file formats, including DPX, EXR, MXF, JPEG, Alembic, PBX, OBJ, and ARRIRAW, among others.
Nuke allows designers to set up and save custom node parameters or toolsets to automate workflows across projects. Using the versioning functionality, creative professionals can view a previous version of shots in the Nuke Studio timeline and add comments to provide feedback to team members. The software also offers real-time playback capabilities, enabling managers to review audio clips, tracks, versions, and sequences.
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- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Nuke : heart of every composition
Reviewed on 2023/02/17
If you want to become a real professional VFX Artist then start basics with the after effects but...
If you want to become a real professional VFX Artist then start basics with the after effects but as soon as you move on this software you will find the benefits out here.
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Node Where is working style of this software attracted me the most because in layers we need to manage hundreds of the layers for a professional VFX but a note based we can very well designed our project without any hassles
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Where is working style of this software attracted me the most because in layers we need to manage hundreds of the layers for a professional VFX but a note based we can very well designed our project without any hassles. Moreover there is a one-time cost to buy this software instead of a subscriptions
- Industry: Animation
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Best node compositing software
Reviewed on 2023/05/29
Nuke is a very strong node based compositing software.The software supports a wide range of image...
Nuke is a very strong node based compositing software.The software supports a wide range of image and video formats, a real time workflow with the perfect camera tracking and stabilizer.But as mentioned above, it is a node based softwares which will make hard for new users to get used to it and master the node technique.
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Nuke is a very powerful software, with it's node based compositing system you can easily work around to get any desired result.Nuke supports a very high range of video and image formats, which makes it one of the best softwares to include in your production workflow pipeline, especially with the ability to work in real time which will let you see your results instantly.One of the best features is how accurate the tracking is, it simplifies your tasks with a high level camera stability.I highly recommend Nuke for cinema production and television.
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The only problem I faced when I switched to Nuke for compositing, is probably trying to work in a node based software.All the compositing is done by node tools linked to each others that will give you the end result.The interface and work system is different from other softwares, the node system is a new way of compositing which can make it hard to learn at first, and to get used to it.But once you master your node skills, you will be able to do anything with Nuke.
- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
The application is a boon to the film world
Reviewed on 2023/02/18
Although nuke software is good , But it is not Affordable for common man
Although nuke software is good , But it is not Affordable for common man
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I like to color match if with R G B channels
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I like the paint tool in this software with rotoscoped
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
It's good for compositing and visual effect work
Reviewed on 2023/10/17
Nuke is great for creating visual effects and compositing in general, It can also be very handy for...
Nuke is great for creating visual effects and compositing in general, It can also be very handy for making basic video editing - It's simple and serves these purposes.
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While Nuke may not offer the same level of flexibility, ease of use, and dedication to motion graphic design as Adobe Photoshop, however, the fact still remains that it's an amazing tool for composting and visual effects work.- I like it because it's industry standard and as such it's considered among the best worldwide.- It's powerful for compositing and creating amazing visual effects as it provides features like keying, 3D tracking, compositing, retro scoping, and more alongside some flexible controls that allow users to achieve complex visuals with brainstorming results.- It also offers an extensive possibility to integrate with a lot of awesome third-party plugins which potentially extend its functionalities and enable users to reach certain heights.
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One major reason why I made the switch is because of limitations - this software only serves a particular purpose as I've mentioned in the "pros section" and it doesn't favor my needs (to an extent though, but not all).- Another reason is that it offers limited support- It's also costly and limited in 3D capabilities making it hard to fulfill certain tasks and may require introduction with a more robust software which I find devoid at a point.
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Nuke: a powerful tool for visual compositing
Reviewed on 2023/02/15
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I find Nuke to be a very powerful and flexible compositing software with a wide variety of benefits. I can easily adapt it to the specific needs of each project thanks to its high degree of customization. It is also very convenient for integration into production pipelines thanks to its compatibility with many file formats. In addition, it allows for real time working for fast and efficient performance when viewing final results. The roto and tracking tools are very advanced and accurate, allowing for realistic compositions. Finally, since Nuke is widely used in the film and television industry, it is highly valued in the job market.
Cons
While Nuke is a compositing software that I like for its power and flexibility, I have to admit that it also has some drawbacks. For example, the full version can be quite expensive for me as an individual user or for my small business. Also, the user interface can seem a bit complex for me as a new user, with many menus and options to explore. Some features may also require a longer learning curve for me to fully master. Finally, while Nuke is compatible with a wide variety of file formats, some newer formats may require additional plugins or updates to be fully supported.
Nuke FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Nuke.Q. What type of pricing plans does Nuke offer?
Nuke offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$569.00/one-time
- Free Trial: Not Available
Nuke is offered across four pricing plans, outlined below. A free trial is available. Nuke: $4988 and rent at $1729 per quarter NukeX: $9298 and rent at $3179 per quarter Nuke Studio: $10758 and rent at $3669 per quarter Nuke Render: $564
Q. Who are the typical users of Nuke?
Nuke has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Nuke support?
Nuke supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Nuke support mobile devices?
Nuke supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Nuke integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations Nuke has
Q. What level of support does Nuke offer?
Nuke offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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