16.04.2024 – Gizmo
Week 21 – Gizmo
To create a group, select the nodes and press Ctrl+G or go to ToolSets > Create group. Groups can be exported as gizmos by selecting the group and choosing Node > Export as gizmo.
Within the group, you can change the name of the input, and the corresponding name of the input for the node outside the group will also be updated accordingly.
Customizing groups or gizmos can be done in two ways:
- Manage User Knobs: Click on Add, select the type of knob you want to add, set its name and label.
- Enable user knob editing tool: This tool allows you to drag and drop knobs from other nodes directly onto your group or gizmo, making customization more straightforward.
When connecting figures, ensure that the maxPanels is set to at least 2, and both the group node and the node you want to connect should be floated. There are two methods to connect them:
- To connect a node inside the group to a knob outside the group, use Ctrl+drag to the animation menu icon.
- If you’re using the knob editing tool, simply drag and drop from the knob inside the group to the group node outside the group.
Here are some useful links to learn Nuke Python:
DirBlurWrapper node: This node allows you to blur the plate based on the blur center and target. However, be cautious as it can be a heavy node and may impact performance if overused. It offers various options such as linear, radial, and zoom blurs.