Simple node to apply usual effect that turns CG renders into a more filmic look.
CG to Film
First submitted: 13 July 2026
Updated: 31 July 2026
Author: quentin vien
Website: https://www.kweninlondon.com
Compatible Nuke versions: 12.0 or later
Compatibility:
CG TO FILM is a standalone gizmo designed to quickly add the subtle imperfections and finishing effects commonly used to make clean CG renders feel more photographic.
Looks
Soft Glow
Glow
Glint
Red Shift / Halation
Sharpen
Lens and vignette
Vignette
Chromatic Aberration
Edge Lens Blur
Grain
Simple
Monochromatic
RGB
Glows, Red Shift, and Sharpening can be limited using the mask input.
How to install
1. Download and unzip the package.
2. Copy `CGTOFILM.gizmo` into your Nuke user folder:
- Windows: C:\Users\<username>\.nuke\
- macOS/Linux: ~/.nuke/
3. Restart Nuke.
4. Press Tab in the Node Graph and search for `Cg To Film`.
Keep the filename exactly as `CGTOFILM.gizmo`. (Adding a version number to the gizmo filename can prevent Nuke from finding the command.)
Compatible with Nuke 12.0 and later.
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