Creative CG Compositing in Nuke - Masterclass with Josh Parks

Creative CG Compositing in Nuke - Masterclass with Josh Parks

The National Talent Academy for VFX is excited to offer another 12 participants a place on this very popular masterclass with Josh Parks.

Classes run for 4 weeks with 1-hour online live sessions each Thursday evening, where the student is taken through the week's training topic, followed by weekly check-ins via email.

Course Content:

Week 1- Fundamental CG compositing techniques

Learning outcome: Understand what to look for when matching CG renders to a plate in terms of brightness contrast, and colour. As well as how to use AOV’s to have more control over the look of our CG.

Week 2-Advanced relighting techniques

Learning outcome: Understand how to use utility passes in order to create and change lighting on CG renders in Nuke.

Week 3-Nuke Particles

Learning outcome: Feeling comfortable using Nuke particles to create the most common effects. Rain, snow and ember simulations.As well as how to apply them to our CG compositing shot

Week 4- Lens effects

Learning outcome: Participants will be shown multiple lens effects and how to emulate them in Nuke. As well as how to apply them to our CG compositing shot

Course Objectives:

The course takes the student through the whole process of working on a CG compositing VFX shot using Nuke, covering all the fundamental skills needed to work on and create high-end episodic/advertising and film shots that they would be expected to tackle working in the industry.

Participant Profile:

The course is designed for emerging talent with some knowledge of Nuke and familiarity with creating images in software, such as Photoshop, Premiere, or After Effects. It provides the necessary VFX compositing tools and techniques to deliver high-end VFX greenscreen shots using Nuke.

Application Procedure:

Apply  here by noon 3rd June 2026

For technical difficulties with the online system, please email Barbara.henkes@nationaltalentacademies.ie

National Talent Academies courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion,

sexual orientation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations: We aim to accommodate all attendees to help ensure they can successfully participate in our programmes.

  • Portrait of Josh Parks

    Josh Parks

    Josh Parks has been a compositor in the VFX industry for 13 years, working at some of the world’s most renowned studios, including ILM, DNEG, and MPC. Throughout his career, he has contributed to high-end productions, some of which have received prestigious awards, such as The Jungle Book, which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Beyond his industry work, Josh is deeply committed to bridging the gap between education and the VFX industry. For over 12 years, he has collaborated with universities to align their courses with industry standards, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills needed to succeed. He is also the founder of a VFX education company that designs bespoke training programs tailored to individual needs. His students have ranged from high-level VFX supervisors to complete beginners, with many securing internships and industry roles within just four months of training due to the targeted and practical nature of the courses. In recognition of his contributions to VFX education, Josh was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of West London.