Ensure you match the project settings. Enable the native motion blur within Optical Flares so that sudden, fast camera sweeps correctly stretch the streaks and artifacts.
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Ensure Nuke 14 is set to use your GPU ( Preferences > Performance > GPU ). Optical Flares relies on this for speed. optical flares nuke 14
If you do not have the paid plugin, you can use these alternatives: Augmented 3D Lighting - Optical Flare in Nuke Tutorial
Given the widespread success of its After Effects counterpart and its dedicated design for Nuke's workflow, Optical Flares for Nuke is an excellent choice for professional compositors. If your work frequently calls for lens flares and you value speed and a rich preset library, the investment is likely well worth it. Ensure you match the project settings
Unless it's a JJ Abrams film, subtle flares are more believable.
A direct view of the optical flare at tens of kilometers can cause temporary flash blindness; at closer ranges, permanent retinal burns. Optical Flares relies on this for speed
Clear the default flare to start fresh, or select a preset from the browser.
The central, soft light accumulation around the source.