Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This introduction to lighting and compositing by Jon Perez provides insight into the professional workflow used at studios for cinematic production:
HOUDINI & NUKE PRODUCTION WORKFLOW WITH JON PEREZ
The goal is to provide the necessary knowledge to help artists improve the quality of their environments, assets, and animations using industry-trusted lighting and compositing techniques.
After gathering and reviewing relevant references using PureRef, Jon walks through the setup of his production software. He then demonstrates how to develop the chosen scenes using Houdini before moving into the final compositing work in Nuke. Artists can follow Jon’s workflow to see and experience the strength of a professional pipeline and understand how to utilize Houdini’s tools and extensive configuration possibilities, from Bundles and Operators to AOV settings. Jon also provides helpful Nuke tips and tricks for effective image treatment.
This 4.5-hour workshop is oriented to those looking to specialize in lighting and compositing and develop their understanding of studio workflows; it provides the knowledge and tools needed to create work according to industry standards. Additionally, an environment is provided with the workshop to help artists develop their own lighting scenarios and create create successful portfolio pieces.
This workshop utilizes Ciro Cardoso’s Environment Art and Big Medium Small’s asset Water Village collection.
CHAPTERS:
— Introduction & Setup
— Color Script & Reference Gathering
— Importing Assets to Houdini & Arnold
— Arnold Render Nodes, Settings and AOVs
— Arnold Light Types & Settings
— Arnold Light Filters & Settings
— Lighting a Scene: Workflow & Image Analysis
— Houdini Render Layers: Bundles & Takes
— Arnold Render Layers: Collections & Operators
— AOV Utilities, Setup & Utilities
— Nuke Template Walkthrough
— Nuke File & Final Imaging Walkthrough
— Tips for Being a Successful Team Member & Artist
— Bonus Chapter: Night Lighting Walkthrough
For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
This introduction to lighting and compositing by Jon Perez provides insight into the professional workflow used at studios for cinematic production:
HOUDINI & NUKE PRODUCTION WORKFLOW WITH JON PEREZ
The goal is to provide the necessary knowledge to help artists improve the quality of their environments, assets, and animations using industry-trusted lighting and compositing techniques.
After gathering and reviewing relevant references using PureRef, Jon walks through the setup of his production software. He then demonstrates how to develop the chosen scenes using Houdini before moving into the final compositing work in Nuke. Artists can follow Jon’s workflow to see and experience the strength of a professional pipeline and understand how to utilize Houdini’s tools and extensive configuration possibilities, from Bundles and Operators to AOV settings. Jon also provides helpful Nuke tips and tricks for effective image treatment.
This 4.5-hour workshop is oriented to those looking to specialize in lighting and compositing and develop their understanding of studio workflows; it provides the knowledge and tools needed to create work according to industry standards. Additionally, an environment is provided with the workshop to help artists develop their own lighting scenarios and create create successful portfolio pieces.
This workshop utilizes Ciro Cardoso’s Environment Art and Big Medium Small’s asset Water Village collection.
CHAPTERS:
— Introduction & Setup
— Color Script & Reference Gathering
— Importing Assets to Houdini & Arnold
— Arnold Render Nodes, Settings and AOVs
— Arnold Light Types & Settings
— Arnold Light Filters & Settings
— Lighting a Scene: Workflow & Image Analysis
— Houdini Render Layers: Bundles & Takes
— Arnold Render Layers: Collections & Operators
— AOV Utilities, Setup & Utilities
— Nuke Template Walkthrough
— Nuke File & Final Imaging Walkthrough
— Tips for Being a Successful Team Member & Artist
— Bonus Chapter: Night Lighting Walkthrough
For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
