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Ian Robinson

A seasoned motion graphics designer, educator, and creative director.

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Rotoscoping

Learn how to key out a subject, removing it from your background, and applying an element behind it.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Use the Roto Brush tool effectively.
  • Refine edges for smoother selections.
  • Propagate selections through video frames.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Rotoscoping, Roto Brush, Edge Refinement

Key Insights

  • Rotoscoping can be expedited using the Roto Brush tool.
  • Initial selections don't need to be perfect.
  • Adjust brush size for detailed selections.
  • Use the refine edge tool for better hair detail.
  • Freeze selections to avoid reanalyzing frames.
  • Chatter reduction smooths out selection edges.
  • View selections in different modes for clarity.
  • Layer management is crucial for complex compositions.
  • Adding effects can enhance the final output.
  • Fine details like flyaways improve visual quality.