Foundry is expanding its Nuke Stage virtual production and ICVFX software to macOS, with early access expected in 2027. The company aims to put in-camera visual effects within reach for smaller productions, students, and independent creators. The Mac version will support Apple ProRes, along with genlock and synchronization across multiple Mac render nodes and iPhones, including the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro and Mac mini models. Foundry is also introducing discounted education licenses for qualified institutions, with each bundle including a Nuke Studio license with a Nuke Stage Render node for $499 per seat per year. In addition, Foundry announced several Nuke Stage updates.
 
 

Foundry is bringing its Nuke Stage virtual production software to macOS, a move the company says will make in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) technically and financially within reach for smaller productions, students, and independent creators. Early access to the Mac version is expected in 2027.

Nuke Stage, Foundry’s end-to-end virtual production and ICVFX tool, combines the capabilities of a media server with the creative control of visual effects software. It is built for real-time playback of high-resolution environments, with an emphasis on fidelity, color, and creative control for in-camera final shots.

On macOS, it will support Apple ProRes, as well as genlock and synchronization across multiple Mac render nodes and iPhones. Genlock support on Apple’s MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, as well as the Mac mini with M5 Pro, extends enables Apple-based professional filmmaking workflows for virtual production.

Alongside the platform expansion, Foundry is introducing discounted education licenses for qualified institutions. Each license bundles one Nuke Studio license and one Nuke Stage Render node for $499 (£305/€370) per collective seat, billed annually.

Both initiatives extend the accessibility of virtual production technology, not only for large-scale professional studios but also for individual creators and students.

Foundry also detailed several updates to Nuke Stage. Enhanced metadata tracking is designed to ensure every creative decision made on set is recorded. New DMX lighting support lets crews remotely control multiple light fixtures from a single console, switching between modes and making precise adjustments to specific LED fixtures. A new output-mapping feature defines where content is rendered on the LED wall, speeding up stage setup and shoot preparation.

Studios can access a self-serve trial now, and Foundry is taking registrations for updates on the macOS release. Institutions interested in education licensing can contact Foundry’s education team.

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