Stereo Conversion from a 2D Movie to 3D Masterpiece in NUKE
Throughout this NUKE tutorial, we'll delve into the steps required to create a stereoscopic conversion. Software required: NUKE 8.
What you'll learn
Throughout this NUKE tutorial, we'll delve into the steps required to create a stereoscopic conversion. This will include understanding the principles of stereo conversion as well as proper depth allocation and choice. Proper conversion workflows will be discussed along with utilization of NUKE's stereo toolset and creation of custom stereo conversion tools within NUKE. By the end of the NUKE training, you'll have a reasonable understanding of stereo principles and be able to create a proper stereo converted image. Software required: NUKE 8.
Table of contents
- Principles of 3D Stereo 7m
- Process of Stereo Conversion 12m
- Depth Allocation and Choices 10m
- Finishing Depth Allocation 10m
- Setting up Your NUKE Comp 11m
- Learning a Simple Depth Map 10m
- Creating a Depth Map 12m
- Continuing to Create the Depth Map 10m
- Finalizing the Simple Depth Map 12m
- Optimizing Stereo Conversion Within NUKE 8m
- Creation of Simple Custom Stereo Tools Within NUKE 11m
- Offsetting 2D Images to Create 3D Stereo 11m
- Setting up for 3D Output 7m
About the author
Sean has worked as a Senior Digital Compositor for feature film visual effects studios such as Sony Pictures Imageworks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Technicolor, Rhythm & Hues, and many others. During his career, he has had the opportunity to work on over 40 feature films such as The Incredible Hulk, Kung Fu Panda, Men In Black 3, and Wreck-It Ralph. Sean's educational experience includes an MFA in Visual Effects and a BS in 3D Character Animation. His studio experience has included train... more