Alpha Channel Masking
Masks exported as alpha channels with transparency, ready for compositing in other software.
- Price
- From $1.50 per frame
- Free trial
- A 30-second cut from your own footage, no card, no commitment.
What to send us
The footage, the areas to isolate, the compositing or editing software that will use the result, and the preferred file format for alpha channels.
What you get back
Masks exported as alpha channels or video files with transparency, prepared for compositing in your chosen software.
What to check before you sign off
Import the alpha file into the target software and place it over a colored background. Transparency should display correctly without black edges.
Part of Video Masking. How the work runs and what it costs across the family are set out in the video editing & production guide.
Rates and common questions for this work are on the Video Editing & Production page.
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