ENDA Episode 144→ The time when ENDA ponders about softwares’ changes
Preferences change. Tools come and go. But studios and artists keep going. How?
One constant in VFX is change, and one of the clearest signs of it is how software preferences evolve over time, even when many coexist.
In compositing, Flame has been around since the 90s and is still widely used in commercial work today. In the early 2000s, Apple Shake took the spotlight, until it was discontinued. And quietly, since 1993, Digital Domain had been developing Nuke… which would eventually become the industry standard.
Today, most compositing work for film and TV happens in Nuke, but it’s not the only player. Fusion, After Effects, Natron, and Flame still have their place, though in different sizes and still smaller compared to the big market that Nuke holds. Any of them could grow in relevance depending on how they evolve and how studios adapt their pipelines.
So, what’s the takeaway?
Preferences change. Tools come and go. But studios and artists keep going. How?
Because the real key isn’t the software. It’s the fundamentals.
Softwares are just tools. Tools get updated. Interfaces change. But if you know how to do a clean plate or a good key, or a matchmove, it doesn’t matter which software you use. The logic and craft carry over. It may take some time to adjust, but your knowledge travels with you.
So if you're just starting in VFX, remember: the software won’t be what sticks with you, your understanding of the craft will. Refine it with every project, and you’ll be fireproof to whatever tech shifts the future throws at you.
The journey continues…
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