Master Compositing in Blender^New!

Chapter 3 – Compositing Fundamentals

This chapter covers the basics of compositing, including layering images, using masks, and adding effects like blur, color grading, and lens distortion. It also teaches advanced techniques like creating reusable node groups and adding film grain for realism.

13 videos | ~1:15 hrs running time

Chapter 4 – Scene 01 - Hangar

In this chapter, we focus on applying compositing techniques to combine still images into a spaceship hangar scene. It covers adjusting layers, using masks, and adding effects like color correction, focus, and glow to create a polished final image.

8 videos | ~35 minutes running time

Chapter 5 – Scene 02 - Arrival

In this chapter, we explore creating an animated battle scene over a city using still images and stock elements. It covers techniques like layering backgrounds, animating with transform nodes, employing complex masks, and adding effects like explosions and lens flares to achieve realism and impact.

17 videos | ~1:27 hrs running time

Chapter 6 – Render Passes

In this chapter, we cover various render types to enhance compositing, including light groups, depth passes, cryptomats, and emission masks for precise masking and adjustments. We also look into using denoise data, separating scenes into layers, and organizing multiple passes in a single image file for convenience.

8 videos | ~38 minutes running time

Chapter 7 – Scene 03 - Takeoff

In this chapter, we focus on compositing an animated sci-fi fighter sequence using rendered image sequences, light groups, and masks. It introduces techniques like basic 2D tracking, camera shake, heat haze, and lens flares, creating a dynamic and polished final shot.

16 videos | ~1:38 hrs running time

Chapter 8 – Advanced Render Passes

In this chapter, we cover advanced render passes, including shadow catches, normal passes, and position passes, which enhance compositing tasks like integrating 3D renders into real footage and masking surfaces. It also explores material passes, allowing for dramatic changes to materials without re-rendering the scene.

5 videos | ~22 minutes running time