02 Free CG Top Resources for Stunning Compositing Shots

Level Up Your Compositing with Free Professional CG Assets!

Download the complete asset pack from one of the most popular shots on my channel—perfect for compositors who want to practise advanced projection techniques, DMP integration, and FX lookdev in a real-world context.

Whether you’re learning or levelling up, these free resources will help you understand how a high-end shot is structured from start to finish. Dive into the workflow and explore the creative and technical choices behind the final result.

What’s Included:

• Cleaned Base Plates: Extended, retouched photographic plates ideal for projection work. Delivered in high-res and ready for use.
• 3D Projection Layouts: Includes both the final Maya projection setup and a simplified version to get started quickly in Nuke or your preferred tool.
• Full CG Renders: Bullet and environment renders with all key AOVs — RGB, normals, position, reflections, indirect, IDs, and more.
• Bullet LookDev Assets: Layered passes and IDs to help you isolate, grade, and stylise the bullet’s incandescent FX.
• Explosion Element (Slow Motion): Add impact and lighting cues with this versatile practical element.
• Camera and Lensing Setup: Use the original camera for projection and comp alignment. Includes lensing layers for stylised bloom and anamorphic breathing effects.
• Scene Geometry: Use the included 3D layout as a base to project, place cards, or experiment with custom DMP elements.
• Extra Light Groups: Animate lighting variations and customise your look.

Recommended Uses:

• Practise projection mapping with real-world problem solving
• Learn how to replace and relight backgrounds for better DMP
• Fine-tune FX passes using AOVs and IDs
• Develop your eye for lighting and lensing with subtle stylisations

“This shot was built from scratch using just two stills and CG renders, then reconstructed through projection and careful layering. You’ll get the cleaned images, 3D layouts, and all the essential passes to follow the same process and build your own version of the comp.”

Please note: Some third-party atmospheric and spark elements used in the original comp are not included due to licensing restrictions. Feel free to add your own stock assets or create custom ones.

License: All assets are released under Creative Commons BY-NC. You can use them for free in personal and educational projects. Commercial use, resale, or redistribution is not permitted.