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All VFX compositing courses

Be part of the rapidly-growing VFX industry as a compositor for film and TV
Overview

Start your VFX compositing career and learn industry-relevant skills

CG Spectrum’s Nuke VFX software training prepares you creatively and technically for a career as a compositor in the film industry in just 12 months. Master rotoscoping, digital painting, keying, scripting and lighting techniques used by top VFX studios and be mentored by world-class artists who have worked on your favorite films!

Why study VFX compositing at CG Spectrum:

  • Progress faster with mentorship from professional VFX artists
  • Create a polished portfolio that stands out
  • Receive career support and guidance
  • Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4)
  • Study online from wherever you are

CG Spectrum's mentors are experienced VFX professionals who have worked at some of the world's renowned studios  – helping you to get ready for a job in the entertainment industry.

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Course structure

Your pathway to the industry

Dive right into the full study pathway and be industry ready in 1 year.

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Delivery

Online classes, feedback and support

Included software

Nuke, Mocha

Classes

1-on-1 or small group classes (4 students)

Community Access

Lifetime access to online community of mentors, alumni and students

Mentors

Learn from highly experienced VFX compositors

Master your skill set while getting expert feedback and support from your industry mentor in a live Q&A call each week. All CGS mentors are established artists with years of experience working on blockbuster films and top-rating TV shows at major studios.

Sean Amlaner's Work
Sean Amlaner

Sean Amlaner

Sean's worked at Walt Disney Animation, Technicolor VFX, and Sony on 100+ films and TV projects. Credits: Star Trek: Picard, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Avengers: Infinity War.

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Dept. Head of Nuke Compositing

Known for Thor: Ragnarok

Brittany Piacente's Work
Brittany Piacente

Brittany Piacente

Brittany has 50+ film & TV credits to her name including three Star Wars films, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Black Panther, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Loki

Josh Parks's Work
Josh Parks

Josh Parks

Based in London, Josh has worked at MPC, ILM, and Double Negative on films like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ready Player One, The Jungle Book, The Martian, and Spectre.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Genevieve Camilleri's Work
Genevieve Camilleri

Genevieve Camilleri

Gen is an Oscar-nominated VFX Supervisor & Compositor who has worked at ILM, Mill Film, and Animal Logic. Credits: Love and Monsters, Doctor Strange, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Mad Max: Fury Road.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Love and Monsters

Kasy Stein's Work
Kasy Stein

Kasy Stein

From Blue Sky to ILM, Method and MPC, Kasy's earned credits on dozens of projects including Kong: Skull Island, Ice Age, The Martian, X-Men: Days of Future Past and RoboCop and 47 Ronin.

Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Kong: Skull Island

Jason Gottlieb's Work
Jason Gottlieb

Jason Gottlieb

Jason is a Compositing Supervisor and Senior Compositor for TV. Credits: The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Bones, Criminal Minds, Empire, Ozark, Prison Break, and The Tick.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for The Tick

Azra Alkan's Work
Azra Alkan

Azra Alkan

Azra is an award-winning Compositing Supervisor and Realtime Artist who works across film and games. She is currently working at Zoic Studios in Los Angeles.

Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for The Flash

Jai Kenway's Work
Jai Kenway

Jai Kenway

With a background in compositing, design, motion graphics, animation and 3D, Jai's work can be seen in Ant-Man and Wasp, Thor: Ragnarok, and Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Greg Ng's Work
Greg Ng

Greg Ng

Gregory Ng is a Lighting and Compositing Artist at Luma Pictures in Melbourne. His long list of credits includes: Captain America: Civil War, Deadpool, Ant-Man and Doctor Strange.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Spider Man: Far From Home

Joel Delle-Vergin's Work
Joel Delle-Vergin

Joel Delle-Vergin

Since scoring his first compositing role on Iron Man 2 for Double Negative, Joel's been nominated for two VES awards and worked as an Additional VFX Supervisor for The Mandalorian.

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Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for The Mandalorian

E Lee's Work
E Lee

E Lee

E Lee is a Senior Compositor with a solid fine art background. She’s worked at studios such as Weta Digital, DNeg, and MPC on projects including Venom 2, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Vikings.

Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Carnival Row

Dominic Hellier's Work
Dominic Hellier

Dominic Hellier

Dom is an experienced Compositor and Head of 2D at Framestore in Melbourne. He’s worked on blockbusters such as Terminator: Dark Fate, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Game of Thrones.

Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Shang-Chi

Brad Schaider's Work
Brad Schaider

Brad Schaider

Brad has created VFX and motion graphics for films such as Tron Legacy, Star Wars, Frozen, and Zootopia. He is skilled in Nuke, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Baselight, and Photoshop.

Mentor of Nuke Compositing

Known for Star Wars Episode IX

My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

My mentor (Gen Camilleri) helped me accelerate my learning with our weekly meetings. Once I completed the course, I was left with great portfolio pieces for my showreel and given free ongoing help by a Career Development Manager (Maxine Schnepf), who helped me polish my resume and LinkedIn profile to help kickstart my career. 

Reed Y
Reed Y
Nuke Compositing

CG Spectrum is my ideal way of learning.

With mentors active in the industry keeping you on track with industry proven skills and workflows, you know you're not wasting your time. You get what you put into this course and there isn't such thing as being too keen. I couldn't be happier with the progress and skills I've gained since starting.

Ben N
Ben N
Nuke Compositing

Your mentors are there to help you succeed! 

I've been studying for almost a year now and have had people reaching out to me for jobs, which I never thought I'd have! Your mentors will know the people you need to know to in order to help you get your foot in the door.

Laura W
Laura W
Compositing

Picking CG Spectrum has been the best decision I have ever made.

My 1-on-1 compositing mentor was fantastic and I could not have asked for anything more so in tune with the VFX Industry. I have learned so much.

Nathan S
Nathan S
Nuke Compositing

Along with learning Nuke, I learnt a lot about the industry.

I studied VFX Nuke Compositing in CG Spectrum. I really enjoyed it and got very good experience in Nuke. The syllabus and materials are excellent and give a strong foundation in Nuke. They have very professional instructors whose work is prominent in big blockbuster movies. 

Hamzeh A
Hamzeh A
Nuke Compositing

CGS was the most organized, polished-looking program to learn compositing.

In VFX, all of these skills change so much, so often, that getting taught by someone who is actively a pro in the field makes a whole lot of sense.

Ben M
Ben M
Nuke Compositing

Student Showcase

Explore student work and see what you can learn at CG Spectrum

Our students create high quality work that speaks for itself. We provide you with the tools and resources to help you build a portfolio that gets noticed.

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Alan Robinson - Nuke Compositing

Studios who hire our graduates

Our commitment to job-outcomes and focus on career development has helped graduates find work at studios all over the world.

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Graduate success

80% employment success rate

We’re proud to say that the majority of our advanced graduates are now working in the highly competitive film and games industry.

Our courses and in-house career services are created to give you the essential skills to be job-ready after graduation. Still wondering if CG Spectrum is right for you? Chat with our student ambassadors.

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Benefits

Why study at CG Spectrum

Get a more hands-on education with mentorship from top film and game experts, an industry-approved curriculum and a thriving creative community cheering you on.

By giving you access to the most talented artists in the industry, we help you to become well connected, trained and prepared for life beyond school.

What you get when studying at CG Spectrum:

  • Get job-ready in half the time of an average degree program
  • Personalized job-focused curriculum and training
  • Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4 students)
  • Live call with your mentor each week + recorded video critiques
  • Flexible schedules & 100% online, study from anywhere!

Progress faster with expert feedback from mentors and join an inspiring and supportive community of industry experts and peers.

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Overview

The CG Spectrum difference

Our mission is to ensure students are best prepared for a successful career when they graduate.

We strive to provide affordable, high quality and personalized education and believe in the power of learning first-hand from industry experts who already established a fantastic career.

What makes CG Spectrum unique:

  • Career services to accelerate your journey
  • Quality education at a fraction of the time and cost of university
  • Software licenses included, no additional costs
  • Direct access to industry mentors with years of film & game experience
  • Supportive and active community of peers, alumni & mentors

As an online school with students and mentors in 90+ countries, we're proud to bring the industry to you – wherever you are in the world!

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Learn more about VFX compositing

Discover free VFX compositing resources and articles to inspire you on your journey into the film and games industry.
Frequently asked questions

VFX compositing FAQs

What software do VFX compositors use?

VFX compositors use a variety of software depending on the project they're working on. However, there are some industry-standard programs such as The Foundry's Nuke and Adobe After Effects which also have powerful animation and effects tools. Other popular programs include Shake, and Flame.

What is the difference between FX and compositing?

The key difference between FX and compositing is that FX is the process of creating special effects for movies, TV shows, and video games, while compositing is the process of combining multiple images or elements to create a single image.

FX refers to visual effects that are added in post-production to create an effect that couldn't be captured during live-action filming. This could include adding computer-generated imagery (CGI), green screen effects, or using special software to simulate realistic environments.

Compositing is the process of combining multiple images or elements into a single image. This could include combining two or more live-action shots together, or adding CG elements into a live-action shot. In compositing, the term "layer" is used to describe each individual element that makes up the final image.

How do I start a VFX career?

Here are 9 tips to help you start a career in visual effects (VFX):

1. Get the skills and practice, practice, practice. Whether you take a course or self-study, you will need to know the latest techniques studios are using.

2. Build your portfolio and keep updating it.

3. Stay up-to-date with the latest software and technology used in the VFX industry.

4. Attend workshops, conferences, and other VFX events, and network with professionals in the field.

5. Apply for jobs, and share your VFX work regularly on your social channels.

6. Be open to relocating for the right job, if you can.

7. Be prepared to work hard, as deadlines are often tight in the VFX industry.

8. Have a positive attitude and be passionate about your work.

9. Don't give up! Keep growing your skills and applying for jobs. Pursuing a career in VFX can be challenging, but it's also extremely rewarding. Nothing like seeing your name in the credits!

Is compositing a good job?

Compositing is a great career choice for creative people with strong attention to detail. It is one of the most in-demand VFX jobs (90% of CG Spectrum's advanced compositing grads are now working in the industry).

Compositors need to be able to understand the big picture of a project and also be able to focus on the small details. They need to be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. They also need to communicate well with other members of the VFX team. If you have these skills and are interested in a career in VFX, then compositing may be an excellent job for you!
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