vfx-compositing

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.