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Nuke

Paid

Industry‑standard node‑based compositing for visual effects.

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4.7 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.7 / 5.0

Earns a high score due to its robust feature set, industry adoption, and cross‑platform support, though pricing can be a barrier for smaller studios.

Key Features
Node‑Based Compositing

Flexible, non‑linear workflow that lets artists build complex VFX pipelines with reusable node graphs.

3D Workspace & Camera Tracking

Integrates 3D compositing, camera projection, and stereoscopic tools for seamless 3D/2D integration.

Extensive Plug‑in Ecosystem

Supports a wide range of third‑party plugins and OpenFX standards for expanded functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nuke offers a subscription model starting at $199 per month and perpetual licenses beginning at $4,995, with optional add‑on modules.

Nuke runs on Windows 10/11, macOS, and major Linux distributions.

The Foundry provides Nuke Non‑Commercial, a free limited version for students and hobbyists, but the full professional features require a paid license.
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Specifications
Pricing Model Subscription starts at $199/month with higher tiers up to $299/month; perpetual licenses begin at $4,995.
Supported Platforms
Windows 10/11macOSLinux