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In this insightful sixth class of the Flame for Nuke Artists series, join Christoph Zapletal as he explores the first of Flameās three hero nodes in Batch - Action, Gmask Tracer, and Image. Focusing primarily on Action, the class explores its role as the 3D compositing environment within Flame, drawing parallels and distinctions from similar nodes in Nuke.
Key aspects covered in this session include:
- Introducing Actionās multi-faceted nature, encompassing geometry, lights, cameras, projectors, and more.
- A walkthrough of the Batch schematic in Flame, emphasizing the distinction between image processing nodes and the Action schematic.
- Demonstrating how to add multiple inputs and layers within Action, including tips on managing different resolutions and color spaces.
- A detailed look at the media list in Action, unraveling its role in media management and various functionalities like locking frames, applying blurs, color correction, and cropping.
- Insights into keyframe management within the media list and the complexities involved.
- Encouraging viewers to experiment with simple setups in Action to gain familiarity with its controls and functionalities.
Christophās class is designed to ease the transition for Nuke artists adapting to Flame, offering practical demonstrations and encouraging hands-on practice. This class sets the stage for further exploration into the Gmask Tracer and Image nodes in upcoming sessions.
Flame for Nuke Artists Class 07 shifts focus from the media list to exploring the intricate functionalities of surfaces and axes within Flameās Action module. The tutorial begins with a demonstration of adding and manipulating multiple axes and surfaces, highlighting the unique behavior of these elements in Flame compared to Nuke. The class then dives into corner pin tracking, showing how to perform four-point tracking directly on surfaces. This approach contrasts with the previous classās axis-based tracking, providing a more refined and accurate method for complex tracking scenarios. The session concludes with a preview of the next class topics, including utilizing Actionās outputs and adjusting UV points.
I hope youāre all doing great! Itās time for our monthly catch-up, and weāve got some awesome updates and news to share with you.
Content Watched and Loved
First off, a huge thank you to everyone! Weāve hit a milestone of 878 hours of watched content with over 5,500 views across 52 countries. Thatās some global learning happening right there!
Popular Picks
Your favorite content this month includes:
- Flame 201 - Class 03 - Node Workflow And Batch Paint
- Flame 201 - Class 08 - Tracking And Stabilizing Part 1
- Flame 201 - Class 04 - Action Basics
Site Licenses
Weāve begun a beta program for site licenses and group discounts. Please drop me a line at randy@logik.com for more info.
iOS Apps Are Here!
iOS, and Android Apps are out, offering access to our entire catalog whether you are online, offline, and from anywhere you can take your phone or tablet.
Flame for Nuke Artists
Legendary Flame and Nuke Artist Christoph Zapletal has released 9 classes in his brand new series Flame for Nuke Artists. Itās a great way to pickup Flame using your Nuke experience as a guide.
Educational Licensing on the Horizon
Last but definitely not least, weāre working towards offering educational Flame licensing. Itās early days, but weāre committed to making this a reality in 2024. This is our most ambitious project yet; we canāt wait to share more with you!
Thank you for an amazing month!
Randy and Andy
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Absolutely loving the Flame 201 course. It has finally helped me wrap my head around Flame. Is there any update on a release date for Flame 201 Part 2?
The description says, āSpring 2024.ā
Thanks,
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So glad you are enjoying Flame 201! Thanks so much for your patience as Flame 201 Part 2 is actively in production.
There is a lot of good/big stuff happening and sometimes thereās a ton of backend stuff that requires my attention.
My plan is to start rolling our Part 2 in the next 30-45 days. Ya know, Springtime in Chicago. 
Aaaah, we call that time of year in Southern California āFire Season.ā Thanks for the update, Iāll keep an eye out for part 2.
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We call the LA season beachside āJune gloom.ā Which lasts from May through September lol.
For those of you who were interested in attending the Masterclasses this year at NAB but werenāt able to attend, we do have replays available on Logik Academy Pro. These are part of the annual and monthly subscription plans, as well as for rent by the day or a one-time purchase.
Sitting in Logik Flame Suite for a few days listening to these amazing artists was a career highlight for me, and I learned something within 30 seconds of sitting in front of a Flame because someone saw me do something and asked if I knew of this even better way. Iām super proud of this collection of about 7 hours of content. Definitely check it out. And even better, mark your calendars ahead of time to join us in person at NAB 2025.
In this collection:
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Image And Color Workflows - Bryan Bayley
In this session, Bryan Bayley presents his Image and Color Workflow Masterclass from NAB 2024. Bryan breaks down how he sets up a grading pipeline to deliver another artist full resolution graded plates across multiple edits, primary versus secondary grading, his custom 3-up view with scopes and waveforms, a custom RGB Histogram viewer to enable easy color matching, color coding timeline segments, and more. This recap is jam-packed with simple yet actionable tips and tricks to increase your efficiency.
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Cleanup Tips And Tricks - Bryan Bayley
Originally presented at NAB 2024, Bryan Bayleyās Cleanup Masterclass offers insights into procedural blurs with Pixel Spread, Infill Blur, Object Obliterator, gradients, tracking Bilinear Surfaces, and more.
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Expressions - Sinan Vural
Flame artist Sinan Vural dives deep dive into Expressions. Originally presented at the NAB Masterclass 2024, this session covers expressionless expressions, Variables Matchbox, how to draw lines connected between 2 axes, noise functions for camera shake, and more.
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Connected Conform And Publishing - Jeff Kyle
Welcome to Connected Conform and Publishing, originally presented at the NAB Masterclass 2024 series. Jeff Kyle discusses his professional journey and how one of Autodesk Flameās most powerful yet misunderstood features has significantly influenced his workflow. He offers a personal account of managing multiple versions and comps in the commercial sector, addressing the challenges faced and sharing solutions that have worked for him, hoping to provide valuable insights to his audience. ā
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Stabilizing Your Way To Happiness - Andy Milkis
Originally recorded at the NAB Masterclass 2024 series, Stabilizing Your Way to Happiness by Andy Milkis dives deep into advanced stabilizing techniques to assist in cleanups and removals. Tools covered include the Gmask Tracer, Motion Vectors, and advanced camera tracking to stabilize, paint, and invert. This video is a must-watch for artists solving live action challenges.
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Perspective Grid - Sinan Vural
Unlock the secrets of Perspetive Grids in Autodesk Flame with Sinan Vural in this exclusive session from the NAB Masterclass 2024 series. This video is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the tools.
NAB Masterclass 2024 - Tracking Outside Of Flame - Jeff Kyle
Jeff Kyle demystifies the process of external tracking in Flame, showing how Mocha and SynthEyes can be harnessed in a straightforward and accessible manner to solve common compositing challenges.
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Itās been pretty quiet on the LAP calendar lately. Anything new planned for 2025?
Hey Randy, hope youāre doing well. Just throwing out my comment above directly to you. Anything on the horizon for LAP in 2025? Iām jonesing to watch Flame 301 & 401.
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