Subject Masking

The process begins with an in-depth review of your video content. During this stage, we:

• Analyze the video to understand its complexity, including the subject’s movement, lighting conditions, and background details.
• Discuss your specific requirements and objectives, such as desired effects, background changes, or any other elements to be incorporated.
• Provide advice on the best approach for masking based on the video’s unique features.

Once we have a clear understanding of your needs, we proceed with isolating the subject. This includes:

• Creating the Mask: Using advanced video editing software, we define the subject’s boundaries frame by frame. This is especially important for moving subjects or scenes with complex details.
• Manual & Automated Masking Techniques: For highly detailed or dynamic scenes, we employ a combination of manual keyframing and AI-powered tools to ensure precise isolation.
• Ensuring Clean Edges: We refine the mask to ensure clean, smooth edges around the subject, without any visible halo or rough transitions.

After the initial masking, we focus on fine-tuning the edges for perfect precision:

• Feathering and Smoothing: We apply feathering techniques to soften the edges, preventing harsh lines and ensuring a natural blend between the subject and the background.
• Edge Refinement: In complex areas (like hair or intricate shapes), we meticulously adjust the mask to retain the subject’s natural appearance while ensuring the background remains fully removed.

With the subject isolated, we now move on to the background:

• Removing the Original Background: If the goal is to remove the existing background, we ensure it is fully erased, leaving the subject clean and ready for further editing.
• Replacing the Background: If a new background is required, we can add custom images, videos, or even dynamic effects to replace the old background, ensuring it complements the subject perfectly.

Once the subject and background are properly masked and integrated, we apply necessary color corrections and lighting adjustments to enhance the final result:

• Color Matching: We match the color tones and lighting between the subject and the new background to ensure they blend seamlessly.
• Shadows and Highlights: Adjustments are made to ensure realistic lighting on the subject, maintaining natural shadows and highlights that match the new background environment.

Before delivering the final video, we perform a thorough review of the edited footage:

• Quality Check: We check the video for any inconsistencies, such as misalignment, visible edges, or unnatural transitions.
• Client Feedback: We share the edited video with you for review, allowing you to provide feedback or request any last-minute adjustments.
• Final Adjustments: Any changes based on client feedback are quickly incorporated, and the final video is exported in the required format and resolution.