SCENE 01 / ROTOSCOPING CLEANUP
Rotoscoping & Cleanup
Precision rotoscoping and invisible cleanup work that forms the foundation of seamless visual effects.
Here is how this works in practice. Rotoscoping and cleanup are frame-by-frame post-prod processes that isolate elements, remove unwanted objects, and prepare footage for compositing. Rotoscoping traces precise mattes around subjects for extraction, while cleanup removes wires, rigs, markers, and other artifacts visible in raw production footage.
Here is the short of it. We set up rotoscoping and cleanup work with VFX facilities skilled in detailed frame-by-frame processing. Our team manages shot turnover, quality reviews, and delivery schedules to make sure your footage is cleanly prepared for compositing or presented free of distracting production artifacts.
Capabilities
Rotoscoping & Cleanup Excellence
We provide the essential foundation for high-quality visual effects through meticulous frame-by-frame work that isolates elements and removes unwanted artifacts.
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Precision Roto
Frame-accurate masking with perfect edge quality.
Accuracy
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Wire Removal
Invisible elimination of rigs and support wires.
Invisible
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Paint Work
Seamless cleanup and artifact removal.
Clean
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Tracking Integration
Smart workflows with motion tracking.
Efficient
Rotoscoping Services
Cleanup Services
Why Us
Why Choose Our Roto Services
01.
Pixel Precision
Frame-by-frame accuracy for perfect results.
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Efficient Workflow
Smart techniques for faster delivery.
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Quality Control
Tight checking at each stage.
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VFX Ready
Prepared for seamless compositing.
On Location
Roto, Paint, and Plate Cleanup at Rising Sun, Animal Logic, and ALT.VFX
Here is how this works in practice. Rotoscoping and plate cleanup in Australia runs at Rising Sun Pictures Adelaide (Game of Thrones VFX Emmys, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Animal Logic Sydney and Vancouver (The Lego Movie, Peter Rabbit, Happy Feet 2006 Best Animated Feature Oscar), Iloura/Method Melbourne (Star Wars Episode III, Mad Max: Fury Road VFX Oscar nom 2015), ALT.VFX Brisbane (Aquaman VFX Emmy), Cutting Edge Brisbane and Sydney, Range Films Sydney, White Chocolate Sydney, and Heckler Sydney and Melbourne.
Here is the short of it. Roto, paint, and wire-removal pipelines run in Foundry Silhouette, Foundry Nuke and NukeX, SynthEyes for motion tracking, Mocha Pro from Boris FX for planar tracking, and DaVinci Resolve Fusion from Black Magic Design (Auckland-founded, Australian/NZ-headquartered). Standard outputs hand back to the VFX comp lead as multi-channel EXR with motion vectors, normals, position passes, plus mattes and clean plates ready for ACES IDT integration.
Here is the breakdown. Australian roto and prep workforce is trained through AFTRS (federal in Sydney since 1973), RMIT Melbourne, VCA, Griffith Film School Brisbane, and Adelaide TAFE, with junior pipelines often feeding into the larger VFX houses for major-feature scale-up.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Cross-border partnerships ship roto packages to ILM LA, Weta FX Wellington (Avatar: The Way of Water), DNEG (LA + Vancouver + London + Mumbai), and Method/Firm 3 LA via the 12-hour Qantas LA-SYD all-night handoff — the Asian time-zone advantage means LA late evenings land on Sydney roto-artist desks by morning. Render and storage scale on AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2 since 2012), AWS Melbourne (2023), Azure Australia East/Southeast, and Google Cloud Sydney/Melbourne under Privacy Act 1988 and Notifiable Data Breaches scheme via OAIC enforcement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What rotoscoping software do you use?
Here is the breakdown. We primarily use Silhouette, Nuke, and Mocha Pro for rotoscoping work. Each tool has strengths for different scenarios - Silhouette for detailed shape work, Nuke for integration with compositing, and Mocha for planar tracking-helped roto. We select the best tool for each shot.
How do you handle motion blur in roto?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Motion blur needs careful attention to keep natural-looking edges. We match blur direction and intensity to the source footage, using specialized edge treatments and multi-frame techniques. The goal is seamless integration where the roto edges are invisible in the final composite.
Can you work with difficult elements like hair?
Here is how the picture comes together. Yes, we specialize in challenging roto including fine hair, fur, and semi-transparent elements. We use techniques including core mattes with soft edges, multi-channel keying help, and detailed hand work to achieve clean results that preserve natural edge detail.
What's your typical turnaround for roto work?
Turnaround depends on shot complexity and volume. Simple roto might be completed in hours per shot, while complex character work with hair and motion blur needs more time. We give detailed estimates based on shot breakdowns and can scale our team to meet deadlines.
Related Services
Productions in Australia that need this often pair it with Visual Effects Compositing, CGI & 3D Animation Services, and Motion Graphics Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Virtual Reality Filming and Digital Cinema Package (DCP).
On Set
Ready for Flawless Prep Work?
Let's create perfect mattes and clean plates for your VFX.