As a Compositor and Technical Director, I've developed tools to enhance workflow efficiency in Nuke compositing. This documentation outlines each tool's functionality.
- Download the tools package.
- Place scripts in your Nuke plugins directory.
- Add to your
init.py:nuke.pluginAddPath("/path/to/custom_tools")
- Restart Nuke.
The hero script of this collection. This advanced node movement tool mimics Nuke's native behavior while adding powerful features:
Standard Grab (E): Moves only selected nodes.
Input Tree Grab (Cmd+Option+E): Moves the selected node along with all its upstream nodes, ensuring proper context movement.
Full Tree Grab (Cmd+E): Moves the entire node tree, both upstream and downstream, making it easy to reposition complex setups.
This tool significantly saves time and effort in managing node arrangements, especially for complex and interconnected node structures.
Merges color correction nodes, handling different types of color manipulations to streamline the merging process.
Creates a backdrop for selected nodes, providing an organized layout with user-defined padding.
Labels and colors animated nodes, providing visual cues for animated values. Changes are dynamically updated with callbacks.
Manages node connections dynamically by shuffling and arranging them efficiently.
Deletes all backdrop nodes in the current script, providing a quick cleanup option.
Fixes common issues in CryptoMatte nodes, ensuring proper matte extraction.
Labels CryptoMatte nodes automatically, simplifying workflows involving multiple matte passes.
Checks that masks are premultiplied correctly for consistency in downstream operations.
Batch processes lighting layers, making it easier to manage complex setups.
Verifies mask grades for accuracy and consistency.
Loads camera data into Nuke, providing accurate camera movement for 3D integration.
Loads sequences and creates Read nodes for streamlined loading.
Loads render layers, sets up Cryptomatte and premult nodes, and arranges nodes for easy setup.
Loads lighting render layers, sets up Cryptomatte, Shuffle, and Premult nodes, and arranges them neatly.
Loads sequences and creates AppendClip nodes for easy review with color-coded backdrops.
Opens corresponding comp files based on selected Read nodes.
Sets up new comp shots by importing templates, loading renders, and updating settings.
Assists with setting up denoise comp shots, ensuring proper setup.
Checks ZDefocus node settings for consistency.
A test script for experimental purposes.
These tools address common VFX production challenges with time savings, improved consistency, and enhanced quality control. I remain committed to expanding this toolkit based on feedback and evolving needs.
Feel free to reach out with questions or suggestions.