| name | vfx-compositing |
| description | Composite 3D renders with live action and create visual effects shots. Use for: green screen keying, 3D integration, color grading, motion tracking, rotoscoping, creating matte paintings, node-based compositing, and final shot assembly. |
VFX Compositing
Composite 3D renders with live action for film and VFX production.
Overview
VFX compositing combines 3D renders, live-action footage, and effects into final shots using node-based workflows in software like Nuke, After Effects, and Fusion.
Quick Start
| Task | Tool | Reference |
|---|
| Keying | Primatte, Keylight | /references/keying-techniques.md |
| Tracking | 3D camera tracking | /references/tracking-integration.md |
| Color | Color correction/grading | /references/color-grading.md |
| Assembly | Node-based comp | /references/compositing-workflows.md |
Core Concepts
Keying
- Green/blue screen keying
- Despill and edge refinement
- Garbage mattes
- Clean plate integration
Tracking
- 2D tracking
- 3D camera tracking
- Planar tracking
- Match moving
Color Management
- Linear workflow
- Color spaces (sRGB, ACEScg)
- LUTs and color grading
- Match lighting and color
Using the Reference Files
/references/keying-techniques.md — Green screen keying and integration.
/references/tracking-integration.md — Motion tracking and 3D integration.
/references/color-grading.md — Color correction and grading workflows.
/references/compositing-workflows.md — Node-based compositing in Nuke/Fusion.
