Create Tools With BlinkScript | 02. Create a Custom Defocus Tool Using BlinkScript

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of BlinkScript coding in Nuke, guided by Pro Compositor Chris Fryer. With BlinkScript, you can effortlessly manipulate images and craft bespoke tools by directly writing to pixels. In this second video, using Chris's expert guidance, you'll learn how to create a defocus effect that goes beyond Nuke's standard defocus node. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your skills to the next level! Follow along by downloading the assets on our course page: https://learn.foundry.com/course/7242...

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Set Up the BlinkScript Node
10:11 - Fundamentals of Defocus
15:56 - How to Draw a Circle Shape for Your Defocus Filter
22:42 - Building the Code to Iterate the Filter Over the Pixels
27:25 - Drawing a Circle Using BlinkScript to Create a Radial Filter
34:15 - Normalizing the Output to Maintain the Brightness of Our Image
38:04 - Add More Depth to Your Shots With a Matte Input