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Process

Difference matte

A matte generated by comparing an image with a reference background or clean plate.

Reviewed

Inputs

  • Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task

Outputs

  • A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff

Handoffs

  • Align and color-match the images, manage noise and moving backgrounds, and refine edges and holdouts.

In practice

Align and color-match the images, manage noise and moving backgrounds, and refine edges and holdouts.

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