Rotoscoping is the process of manually tracing over moving footage to create accurate masks or mattes. These masks isolate specific elements—such as people, objects, or backgrounds—so they can be removed, replaced, or enhanced during compositing.
Rotoscoping Services Company in Chicago
What is Rotoscoping?
At YoAnimation, our Rotoscoping services are designed to give filmmakers, VFX artists, and post-production teams the precision they need for flawless visual effects. We carefully trace over moving footage to create accurate mattes and masks, enabling seamless background replacement, object removal, and compositing. Whether it's for complex action scenes, green screen keying, or isolating elements for CGI integration, our expert rotoscoping ensures every frame is clean, sharp, and production-ready.
- Frame-by-frame tracing for pixel-perfect masks
- Ideal for background removal, object isolation, and VFX integration
- Clean and accurate mattes for complex scenes
- Expert use of industry-leading rotoscoping tools
Our Rotoscoping Process
-
1 Project Brief & Footage Review
We begin by understanding your project requirements and reviewing the footage to identify the objects, characters, or areas that need precise isolation or background removal.
-
2 Footage Preparation
Our team prepares the clips by cleaning and stabilizing them, ensuring smooth frame-by-frame tracing and accurate matte creation.
-
3 Frame-by-Frame Masking
Using advanced rotoscoping tools, we meticulously trace and mask the desired elements, ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy for every frame, even in complex motion scenes.
-
4 Refinement & Edge Smoothing
We refine masks with feathering, edge blending, and motion blur adjustments to ensure they integrate seamlessly into the final composition.
-
5 Delivery for VFX Integration
The final mattes are delivered in your preferred format, ready for compositing, background replacement, object removal, or any other VFX work.
Why Choose YoAnimation for Rotoscoping?
- Frame-by-frame precision for clean and accurate mattes
- Expertise in handling complex motion and intricate details
- Advanced rotoscoping tools for pixel-perfect results
- Compatible with all major compositing and VFX software
- Collaborative workflow with filmmakers, studios, and post-production teams
Benefits for Your Project
- Flawless background removal and element isolation
- Smooth edges and natural blending for realistic compositions
- Faster post-production with ready-to-use mattes
- Ideal for VFX, CGI integration, commercials, and films
- Cost-effective alternative to reshoots and manual masking
Types of Rotoscoping Services We Offer
Matte Creation
Generate precise mattes for isolating characters, objects, or elements in a scene for seamless compositing.
Object & Character Isolation
Remove or separate specific moving elements frame-by-frame without affecting the rest of the footage.
Background Removal
Extract foreground elements from any background, perfect for green screen and non-green screen shots.
Wire & Rig Removal
Erase unwanted wires, rigs, or markers from stunt scenes and special effects shots for a clean final look.
Edge Refinement
Smooth and feather mask edges to ensure natural blending between real and CGI elements.
VFX-Ready Rotoscoping
Prepare detailed rotoscoping work ready for compositing in films, commercials, VR, and AR projects.
Question Answer!
We help entrepreneurs and small businesses overcome challenges, streamline operations, and unlock growth with strategic business consulting.
Who can benefit from rotoscoping services?
Filmmakers, VFX studios, advertising agencies, streaming content creators, and game developers benefit from rotoscoping when they need clean object isolation, background removal, or seamless visual effects integration.
What equipment and software are used for rotoscoping?
We use industry-standard tools like Adobe After Effects, Silhouette, and Mocha Pro to achieve precise and professional rotoscoping results, compatible with all major compositing workflows.
Can you work with my existing footage?
Yes, we can perform rotoscoping on your existing footage as long as it has sufficient resolution, clarity, and contrast for accurate masking and matte creation.
How accurate is your rotoscoping process?
Our frame-by-frame approach ensures pixel-perfect accuracy, smooth edges, and natural blending, making the isolation or removal completely seamless in the final composition.
Can rotoscoping be done for complex or high-motion scenes?
Absolutely. Our team specializes in handling fast-moving action, intricate details like hair or motion blur, and complex multi-element shots with precision and consistency.
Globally, in which countries does Yoanimation offer expert Rotoscoping Services services?
Globally, Yoanimation proudly delivers Rotoscoping Services services to clients in the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas The, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire Ivory Coast, Croatia Hrvatska, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia The, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey And Alderney, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea North, Korea South, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau S.A.R., Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Man Isle Of, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands The, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestinian Territory Occupied, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic Of The Congo, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Smaller Territories Of The UK, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard And Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uae, Uk, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands British, Wallis And Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe