Biohazard VFX — Nuke Master Templates

Production-ready Nuke templates that standardize workflows, accelerate shot setup, and keep projects consistent.

---

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Repository Tree
• Templates
• Quick Start
• Conventions
• Maintenance
• License

---

Overview

A curated set of master templates for Nuke/NukeX. Each .nk ships with sensible defaults, labeled node graphs, and project-ready structure.

---

Repository Tree

/
├─ Scripts/
│  ├─ 3de-to-nuke-converter.py          # 3DE track converter v2.0
│  ├─ export-2d-tracks-from-3de-to-nuke.py  # legacy converter
│  ├─ requirements.txt                   # Python dependencies
│  └─ README_CONVERTER.md                # converter documentation
├─ Shot_Templates/
│  ├─ Biohazard Master Rev 01/
│  │  ├─ Biohazard Master Rev 01.nk
│  │  ├─ Biohazard Master Rev 01.nk~    # backup
│  │  └─ desktop.ini
│  ├─ Biohazard Master Rev 02/
│  │  ├─ Biohazard Master Rev 02 LIGHT.nk  # lightweight preset
│  │  ├─ Biohazard Master Rev 02.nk
│  │  └─ desktop.ini
│  └─ Covert Template/
│     ├─ Covert Template.nk
│     ├─ Covert Template.nk~             # backup
│     └─ desktop.ini
└─ README.md

---

Scripts

3DE to Nuke Track Converter v2.0 — production tool

• Professional converter for 3DEqualizer 2D tracks to Nuke Tracker4 nodes
• Beautiful terminal UI with progress bars and interactive prompts
• Features:
  • CLI and interactive modes for flexibility
  • Robust error handling with clear messages
  • Gap filling with linear interpolation
  • Coordinate system transforms (pixels/normalized)
  • Auto-generated output filenames
  • Configurable resolution and Nuke versions
  • Batch processing support
• See Scripts/README_CONVERTER.md for full documentation

Quick Start:

cd Scripts
pip install -r requirements.txt
python 3de-to-nuke-converter.py  # Interactive mode

---

Templates

Biohazard Master Rev 01 — foundation

• Baseline master graph for general VFX tasks
• Balanced defaults for comp, color, and IO
• Safe starting point for new shows and quick turnarounds

Biohazard Master Rev 02 — refined

• Optimized node ordering and caching
• Cleaner label/annotation system
• LIGHT variant for rapid look-dev and previz

Covert Template — special-purpose

• Alternate layout used on select spots
• Keeps parity with Biohazard IO and color blocks

---

Quick Start

git clone https://git.biohazardvfx.com/BiohazardVFX/Nuke-Templates.git

1. Open NukeX and load a template .nk as your starting script.
2. Update project paths, write nodes, and show tags in the designated setup group.
3. Save as your shot file; do not overwrite the master.

---

Conventions

• Color Management — ACES-ready blocks; confirm show IDT/ODT in the config section.
• IO — Write nodes named per show spec; versioned outputs .../renders/{shot}/{task}/v###.
• Structure — Inputs → Prep → Comp → Look/FX → QC → IO.
• Notes — Critical ops are annotated; use TODO tags for per-shot items.

---

Maintenance

• Changes to masters require a new Rev directory and a short changelog in commit message.
• Keep backup files (.nk~) out of delivery packages.
• Report issues via internal tracker; attach script fragment or screenshot.

---

License

Internal Biohazard VFX use only. Redistribution or external use is prohibited.