Nuke Reviews and Pricing 2024

Audience

VFX Artists, designers and developers who want an industry standard compositing, editorial and review software solution for rendering, compositing and post production projects

About Nuke

For over 20 years, Nuke has empowered teams to work together to get pixel-perfect results, fast—all without sacrificing creativity and quality. Whether your focus is on blockbusters, short-form or binge-worthy episodic content, Nuke’s power, flexibility and robust toolset empowers whole teams to create the best content, with the same tools used by leading studios. Watch what studios all around the world say about Nuke. The tools to get the job done, no matter how you're working. Advanced node-based compositing, 3D tracking and model building, conform and review... the Nuke range scales to suit your needs. The Nuke family offers unparalleled power and performance to meet the needs of modern production work. Nuke’s node graph and resolution-independent processing mean the scope of work you can handle is unmatched. Easily collaborate with others, whether you’re sitting side by side or across the globe. Work fast with Nuke’s cutting-edge toolkits, GPU acceleration and fluid workflows.

Popular Alternatives

Hiero

Your go-to for powerful multi-shot management, conform, editorial and review workflows, Hiero has the same customizable timeline as Nuke Studio, without the compositing node graph. Packed with procedural power to accelerate your workflow, Hiero enables you to review timelines that can be dynamically created or procedurally conformed from your database by using the Python API. Use Hiero to generate Nuke scripts and gain greater creative control from start to final delivery on any animated or VFX-heavy project. With the same multi-track editorial timeline as Nuke Studio, Hiero’s intuitive editorial tools get the job done fast. With conforming tools and GPU-accelerated soft effects on the timeline, intelligent background rendering and fluid workflows, Hiero has everything you need to complete your project on time. Along with timeline sharing with Nuke Studio and HieroPlayer, Hiero offers seamless integration with the rest of the Nuke family for faster, more efficient teamwork.

Learn more

PixelConduit

Render in realtime even above HD resolutions. Thanks to the optimizing Conduit Effect System, you can combine dozens of full-quality effects such as keyers, blurs and tone curves while still editing live. Like high-end video effects systems, PixelConduit uses a node-based interface that shines for creating complex effects. The user interface is modern, ergonomic and respects the desktop environment. PixelConduit is a lightweight app that is easy to integrate in your workflow. But Conduit also integrates as plugins into popular video and graphics apps like Final Cut Pro and After Effects. Build an effect once, reuse anywhere. Everything in PixelConduit is designed for realtime performance and high color precision. With its flexible user interface and advanced extension possibilities, PixelConduit is at home in any scenario that deals with video, whether it’s live effects, dynamic video installations, or post-production work like compositing and workflow automation.

Learn more

Maya

(5 Ratings)

Create expansive worlds, complex characters, and dazzling effects. Bring believable characters to life with engaging animation tools. Shape 3D objects and scenes with intuitive modeling tools in Maya® software. Create realistic effects—from explosions to cloth simulation. A new visual programming environment using dynamic solvers enables you to create blockbuster-worthy effects quickly. Build custom graphs using the Bifrost Graph Editor. Create stunning effects—from snow and sand to dust storms and explosions—with ready-to-use graphs. Render your most complex projects with Arnold. Arnold is built to manage complex characters, scenery, and lighting challenges. Arnold is integrated with Maya, so you can see high-quality previews and iterate changes quickly. Save time with Arnold’s artist-friendly UI and simple, intuitive controls.

Learn more

Notch

Trusted by the world’s biggest artists, brands and events, Notch is the first tool that enables you to create interactive and video content in one unified real-time environment. The workflow you always wanted: Create, simulate, render, composite, edit, and play: always in real-time, always working on the full and final result. Create interactive and generative content and live video effects in a powerful, easy and stable workflow. Export and play back with the media servers you already use. Create VR experiences with our NLE workflow. Content that’s both directed and interactive, with a powerful and flexible real-time visual engine. A node-based interface that’s familiar and intuitive to explore, allowing limitless possibilities simply by connecting logical building blocks. Timeline and animation editing, compositing and grading, all in one environment, designed with narrative in mind.

Learn more

Pricing

Starting Price:

$5,248

Free Trial:

Free Trial available.

Integrations

API:

Yes, Nuke offers API access

See Integrations

Ratings/Reviews

Overall 0.0 / 5

ease 0.0 / 5

features 0.0 / 5

design 0.0 / 5

support 0.0 / 5

This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review:

Review this Software

Videos and Screen Captures

Product Details

Platforms Supported

SaaS

Training

Documentation

Support

Online

Compare This Software

Hiero

Your go-to for powerful multi-shot management, conform, editorial and review workflows, Hiero has the same customizable timeline as Nuke Studio, without the compositing node graph. Packed with procedural power to accelerate your workflow, Hiero enables you to review timelines that can be...

Compare
Maya

Create expansive worlds, complex characters, and dazzling effects. Bring believable characters to life with engaging animation tools. Shape 3D objects and scenes with intuitive modeling tools in Maya® software. Create realistic effects—from explosions to cloth simulation. A new visual...

Compare
PixelConduit

Render in realtime even above HD resolutions. Thanks to the optimizing Conduit Effect System, you can combine dozens of full-quality effects such as keyers, blurs and tone curves while still editing live. Like high-end video effects systems, PixelConduit uses a node-based interface that shines...

Compare
Cara VR

With a specialized toolset for creating incredible live-action virtual reality content, Cara VR™ for Nuke® dramatically speeds up the challenging and often tedious process of stitching and compositing 360° video footage, so you have more time to focus on creating high-quality immersive...

Compare
3ds Max

3ds Max offers a rich and flexible toolset to create premium designs with full artistic control. Create massive worlds in games. Visualize high-quality architectural renderings. Model finely detailed interiors and objects. Bring characters and features to life with animation and VFX. The...

Compare

Recommended Software

Hiero

Your go-to for powerful multi-shot management, conform, editorial and review workflows, Hiero has the same customizable timeline as Nuke Studio, without the compositing node graph. Packed with procedural power to accelerate your workflow, Hiero enables you to review timelines that can be...

See Software
Maya

Create expansive worlds, complex characters, and dazzling effects. Bring believable characters to life with engaging animation tools. Shape 3D objects and scenes with intuitive modeling tools in Maya® software. Create realistic effects—from explosions to cloth simulation. A new visual...

See Software
PixelConduit

Render in realtime even above HD resolutions. Thanks to the optimizing Conduit Effect System, you can combine dozens of full-quality effects such as keyers, blurs and tone curves while still editing live. Like high-end video effects systems, PixelConduit uses a node-based interface that shines...

See Software