How to Cleanup in NUKE — Universal Cleanup Algorithm

Mastering Cleanup in Nuke | The Universal Cleanup Algorithm Explained Cleanup is one of the most essential skills for any Nuke compositor. In this video, I break down the Universal Cleanup Algorithm — a structured, efficient method I use in my own work to seamlessly remove unwanted elements from a shot. We’ll go step by step through real-world examples filmed in London, exploring how to: ✔️ Build a cleanplate using different techniques ✔️ Extract clean patches and integrate them naturally into the shot ✔️ Apply modifications to match motion, lighting, and texture ✔️ Handle artifacts like lens distortion, noise, and blending issues By the end of this video, you’ll have a clear roadmap for tackling cleanup tasks efficiently, whether you're working on film, TV, or commercial projects. 🎓 Want to take your compositing skills to the next level? My courses dive deep into real-world challenges, industry workflows, and advanced techniques used by top VFX studios. Check out the link to learn more: https://48frames.online/en/stage/nuke... 🔔 Subscribe for more high-level Nuke tutorials and compositing insights. Drop a comment if you have questions, and I’ll see you in the next video! ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:47 – Shots 02:18 – What is cleanup in Nuke? 03:00 – Understanding the Universal Cleanup Algorithm 03:51 – Step 2: Creating a cleanplate 05:55 – Step 3: Extracting and applying clean patches 06:32 – Step 4: Modifacations 08:29 – Step 1 and 5: Handling artifacts (lens distortion, vignetting, noise and others) 10:24 – More than one branch 12:12 – Not all steps 13:05 – Final thoughts #Nuke #Cleanup #VFX #Compositing #NukeTutorial #VFXBreakdown