Natron - Compositing, Keying and Rotoscoping using Natron

Name: Natron - Compositing, Keying and Rotoscoping using Natron
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Learn Natron from scratch. Master Compositing, Keying, Rotoscoping, Paint and Filters in this comprehensive course

Created byData Training Campus

Last updated 2/2019

English

What you'll learn

This course will help you to learn about the fundamentals of node-based compositing using Natron, this course will also demonstrate the user interface of Natron along with features & applications of Natron.
This course will also help you to learn about how to import media supported in Natron and would also give you knowledge with working on the basic nodes and its parameters.

Course content

4 sections • 73 lectures • 9h 26m total length

About the Course1:26
Introduction to Node Based Compositing4:45
Discover the differences between node-based and layer-based digital compositing in Natron, and learn how node-based workflows enable non-destructive, flexible editing.
Features of Natron5:18
NATRON User Interface and Viewer Properties8:45
Navigate the Natron user interface, including the node graph and viewer. Adjust transform properties and project settings, and create custom output formats from 720p to 1920x1080.
Importing Images11:01
Import media with the read node in Natron, then create a node-based composite by connecting foreground and background to the output.
Working with Layouts8:28
Working with Layouts8:28
Customize and maximize Natron layouts by arranging split vertical and horizontal views, toggling floating windows and toolbars, and using viewers to optimize your workflow.
Working with Layouts Continue5:44
Working with Nodes11:48
Importing Videos11:05
Properties of Selective Nodes11:00
Properties of Selective Nodes11:00
Explore the properties of selective nodes in Natron, adjust project settings and output format, and use node controls, undo, and revert actions to fine-tune compositing results.

Displaying Single Channels and Toggle View10:08
Demonstrate displaying single channels and toggle views in Natron using 1 and 2, zoom controls, and area of interest to speed up compositing.
Proxy Mode5:14
Gain and Gamma3:41
Timeline Parameters9:25
Superimposing Alpha Image to RGB7:39
Superimposing Alpha Image to RGB Continue7:04
Concept of Keying4:43
Applying Chroma Key7:34
Filename-Merging FG with BG10:34
Keying Out a Human Character11:40
Using Despill4:52
Compositing the Character with a BG10:38
Keying a Single Frame Into Motion8:11
Keying Single Frame Into Motion Continues7:40
Using Masks in Keying8:37
Working on Key Gain7:13
Adding Elements7:43
Blending Merge Nod9:30
Keying the Glass of a Car8:38
Master chroma keying and compositing in Natron to create car glass reflections by merging foreground and background with masks, blend modes, and opacity. Use color correction to refine realism.
Keying Out Girl Hair7:12
Keying Out Girl Hair Continues5:52
Compositing Layout and Keying Course Summary1:20

Fundamentals of Rotoscopying9:14
Explore the fundamentals of rotoscoping, tracing frames to create alpha mattes for compositing, masking targets, and isolating or inserting elements in visual effects workflows.
Rotoscopying through Ellipse Tool10:37
Drawing with Bezier Tools11:37
Equalizing CC of the Extracted Portion3:44
Understanding Motion Blur5:45
More on Motion Blur9:52
Animating Motion Blur Control Points9:03
Animating Motion Blur Control Points Continues6:45
Adding Extra Bezier to the Same Roto Node8:53
Compositing Extracted Object with BG6:24
Learn how to composite an extracted card with a background in natron by using merge operations, color correction, and motion blur to achieve a natural, seamless integration.
Importing TIFF Image Sequence4:09
Learn how to import a TIFF image sequence in Natron, including selecting the sequence, using hashtags to denote frames, and previewing it in the viewer.
Analyzing Shapes9:35
Analyze character shapes by drawing rough outlines frame by frame, using brush strokes and polygons, adjusting opacity and color, then refine points with constraints for precise shape construction.
Analyzing Shapes Continue4:40
Drawing the Upper Body Shapes8:30
Drawing the Lower Body Shapes9:36
Animating Cap and Face Shapes9:26
Animating End Frames of Cap and Face7:16
Animating Torsoe11:54
Animate the torso in Natron by selecting the torso, locking the cap and face, and adjusting frames and shapes for smooth movement. Refine with motion blur and overlay checks.
Working with Curve Editor11:42
Working with Curve Editor Continues9:46
Animating Hands9:39
Animating Left Leg9:45
Animating Left Leg Continues8:27
Adjusting Tangets of the Right Leg1:21
Animating Right Leg From 77-90 Frames11:32
Animating Right Leg7:27

Introduction to Paint and Filters in Natron3:45
Using the Roto Paint Node8:16
Cloning Pixels7:54
Creating Multiple Clones7:06
Clone elements from a frame, paint over them, and connect a new node, then perform frame-by-frame adjustments to achieve seamless visual effects in Natron.
More on Creating Multiple7:11
Creating Clean Plate7:23
Creating Clean Plate Continues6:22
Compositing Clean Plate10:46
Analyzing the Camera Movement3:32
Tracking and Troubleshooting5:03
Apply Natron tracking techniques to set up a tracker, refine frames, and troubleshoot common issues such as poor tracking due to frame misalignment or low contrast, ensuring clean results.
Cloning Pixel and Changing Lifetime to End4:39
Exporting Track and Connecting with Paint5:09
Painting the Second Area in Same Footage8:26
In natron, learn to paint the second area of the same footage, use tracking and paint effects to remove objects and achieve a seamless composite.

Requirements

Passion to Learn
Basic Knowledge about compositing software

Description

Through this course you will also learn the difference between node based composting and layer based composting and which has more usage. This course will help you to learn about the fundamentals of node-based compositing using Natron, this course will also demonstrate the user interface of Natron along with features & applications of Natron. This course will also help you to learn about how to import media supported in Natron and would also give you knowledge with working on the basic nodes and its parameters.

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Course content

Getting Started12 lectures • 1hr 39min

Compositing and Keying22 lectures • 2hr 45min

Rotoscoping26 lectures • 3hr 37min

Paint and Filters13 lectures • 1hr 26min

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