
SCENE 01 / ROTOSCOPING CLEANUP
Rotoscoping & Cleanup
Precision rotoscoping and invisible cleanup work that forms the foundation of seamless visual effects.
Rotoscoping and cleanup are frame-by-frame post-production 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.
We coordinate rotoscoping and cleanup work with VFX facilities experienced in detailed frame-by-frame processing. Our team manages shot turnover, quality reviews, and delivery schedules to ensure 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
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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
Rigorous checking at every stage.
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VFX Ready
Prepared for seamless compositing.
On Location
Roto and paint pipelines for Colombian feature, series, and commercial VFX
Here is how the picture comes together. Colombian rotoscoping and cleanup teams sit inside the country's senior VFX houses — Toma Uno Bogotá, Limonero Films, Imagen Latina, Sambia Post, and Antorcha Post — with Pixelio Animation Studios Medellín extending roto-paint capacity for productions splitting shoots between Bogotá and Medellín. Pipelines run Mocha Pro for planar-tracking helped roto, Silhouette FX for detailed shape work and fine-edge matte refinement, and Nuke for direct integration with the downstream composite.
The country's telenovela ADR workflow custom at Caracol and RCN Bogotá has produced a deep talent pool skilled in high-volume rig, wire, mic-pack, and signage cleanup work — exactly the discipline that translates into the rig-removal volume increasingly demanded by Netflix Latam, HBO Max LatAm, Disney+, and Amazon Prime LatAm scripted series.
Expert work draws on the country's prestige-feature lineage: atmospheric particle and dust cleanup tied to the Memoria (Apichatpong) and Embrace of the Serpent (Ciro Guerra) aesthetic, Guajira dust and sand-removal techniques developed on the Birds of Passage shoot, and the magical-realism semi-transparent element handling used across Colombian feature finishing. Fine-hair, fur, and motion-blur roto is handled through multi-channel keying help, soft-edge core mattes, and detailed hand-work; multi-frame edge treatments preserve natural blur that integrates invisibly into composites.
Format scope spans ARRIRAW, RED R3D, Sony Venice X-OCN, and Blackmagic RAW originals at 4K, 6K, and 8K resolution with full ACES-linear and HDR pipeline support. Turnaround scales from hours per shot on simple roto to multi-day per-shot for character-detail work with hair and motion blur, with shot breakdowns and team-scaling guesses provided up front, bilingual EN/ES dailies notes, and review delivered via Frame.io and ftrack to overseas supervisors and producers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What rotoscoping software do you use?
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-assisted roto. We select the best tool for each shot.
How do you handle motion blur in roto?
Motion blur requires careful attention to maintain 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?
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 assistance, 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 requires more time. We provide detailed estimates based on shot breakdowns and can scale our team to meet deadlines.
Related Services
Productions in Colombia 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.