Creative software developer The Foundry announced a revamp of its NUKE
technology with the November release of NUKE 9 and a new addition of NUKE
STUDIO. The offering brings powerful node-based VFX, editorial and finishing into a
new single studio application, as well as core upgrades to the advanced
compositing workflows of NUKE and NUKEX.
NUKE STUDIO empowers creative individuals working independently, as well as
collaborative teams working on quick-turnaround projects, in a way that’s
previously never been possible. Users can run a whole project from a single
desktop, even while sitting with a client, and use NUKE STUDIO’s collaborative
controls to share work with a wider team and manage this from a central integrated
location.
Specific exclusive features of NUKE STUDIO include:
● Complete online-editing toolkit
● In-timeline real-time effects
● Fluid end-to-end workflow
● Powerful collaborative control
● Real-time 4K playback
● Intelligent built-in rendering
From release, NUKE STUDIO joins MARI and MODO in the PRODUCTION COLLECTIVE,
providing an affordable way to access a comprehensive toolset – ideal for multi-faceted artists.
In addition to NUKE STUDIO, NUKE 9 brings high level performance and feature
updates to the compositing system present across the entire NUKE range. These
include a Native Flipbook tool for NUKE and NUKEX; huge performance
improvements that cover not only overall NUKE performance but specifically the
EXR reader, Deep EXR reader, Particle system and Scanline renderer; enhanced 2D
format support; and cutting edge retiming updates.
NUKEX and NUKE STUDIO also include an overhaul to the Planar Tracker, to include
a new region tracking algorithm; and significant updates to the Vector Generator,
Motion Blur and KRONOS tools, with the addition of a new motion estimation
algorithm based on OCULA technology.
Jon Wadelton, NUKE product manager at The Foundry comments: “This release, our
most ambitious to date, addresses input from artists working in ever-evolving,
increasingly demanding environments. Artists working with NUKE and NUKEX will
see the major improvements to performance as well as a wide range of feature
updates and innovative new technology. And now, with NUKE STUDIO, artists can
conform, edit, colour-correct, add effects and playback at 4K – essentially run a
whole project from a single desktop and even sit with a client while doing it.”
Philippa Carroll, NUKE product marketing manager at The Foundry adds: “NUKE 9 is
an amazing release for everyone. We’ve not only listened to what the market wants
on a technical level, but the softer requirements as well. Therefore, in addition to
bringing a powerful, flexible and modern new range of products to market, we’ve
identified ways to make NUKE more accessible than ever before. So whatever your
line of VFX work and regardless of team size, we’re confident we now have a NUKE
or combination of NUKE products to suit your needs.”
