• Adobe After Effects

  quickest way to key a character from background

  Posted by Marc Corsiglia on March 15, 2006 at 6:01 pm

  I just wanted to know if theres a quick and “dirty” way you all can recommend?
  I have some broadcast sitcom footage, I want to remove everything except one character who is walking in the room… any thoughts?

  I have previously used the paint tool over every frame, with mixed results…anything to “learn” and keep the shape which I can then just modify over time?
  I’m pretty certain Ive seen this used or heard of it, but the technique escapes me.

  Thanks much

  Michael Hancock replied 20 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  Michael Hancock

  March 15, 2006 at 7:00 pm

  You’re most likely talking about rotoscoping, a very tedious, time consuming task, but very rewarding when done well. I’ve rotoscoped just a few very short clips and I don’t really like doing it. Do a search of the forums for “rotoscope” and you should get a huge list of posts on different techniques and suggestions. It’s a very broad topic and is rather well covered. Good luck!

  Michael.

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