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Watch videoRotoscoping in Avid Media Composer
Learn how to rotoscope and create independent matte layers using Avid Media Composer.
Intermediate
22 minutes
29 steps
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Open Avid Media Composer and load your project.🎯 Preparation
Select the shot you want to work with, which includes your actresses.🎯 Preparation
Load the preferred earlier take of the actress into source record view.🎯 Preparation
Create a subclip of the earlier take for easy access.🎯 Preparation
Cut the subclip over the top of the current shot to create a new layer.⚡ Main Steps
Switch to effects view to start animating the rotoscope.⚡ Main Steps
Drag the 'Santa Matte' effect onto the top layer.⚡ Main Steps
Draw the shape around the area you want to isolate (e.g., the rearview mirror, top of the car).⚡ Main Steps
Make sure to follow the lines clearly to hide the edges.⚡ Main Steps
Reposition the shape as needed.⚡ Main Steps
Drag the '3D Warp' effect onto the layer.⚡ Main Steps
Option-drag to duplicate the effect but note that it moves both layers initially.⚡ Main Steps
Remove the '3D Warp' effect to maintain the original shape for now.⚡ Main Steps
Drag the original shot underneath the roto layer to create a new layer setup.⚡ Main Steps
Expand the roto layer to convert it into a matte.⚡ Main Steps
Type 'paint' in the effects tab and drag the 'Paint' effect onto the top layer.⚡ Main Steps
Select the entire frame with the paint effect and adjust color settings to black.⚡ Main Steps
Create a white square in the blank area to serve as the matte key.⚡ Main Steps
Add the 'Matte Key' effect to the top layer to use it with the paint effect.⚡ Main Steps
Adjust the position of the layer using the matte key parameters for fine-tuning.⚡ Main Steps
Use the reshape tool to clean up the edges of the mask as needed.⚡ Main Steps
Apply the '3D Warp' effect to move both layers together if necessary.⚡ Main Steps
Monitor the lower track to ensure proper alignment and blending of layers.⚡ Main Steps
Discuss with the editor about how to deliver the final result, preserving the original plate.✨ Finishing
Collapse all layers for a tidy workspace while keeping the original plate visible.✨ Finishing
If needed, add horizontal feathering to the matte for better blending.✨ Finishing
Promote the matte key to 3D if more control over scaling and positioning is needed.✨ Finishing
Use motion tracking for dynamic shots, such as TV monitor compositions.✨ Finishing
Review all layers to ensure they blend well and make adjustments as necessary.✨ Finishing
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