Tips for using Scene Removal Mask

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Tips for using Scene Removal Mask

Hi,

Trying to use the Scene Removal Mask. Getting partial but not complete removal. And while the partial removals are interesting and usable (because of the interesting bgds, actually) I wish the effect had more tools than just picking 1 of 4 options to be used to key out things.

I've also used more than one Scene Removal Mask, or used the Green Screen Keyer, but not completely satisfactory either.

And btw, how bout the magnetic mask, anyone use that?

So, if you got any juicy tips to maximize masking backgrounds, I"d love to hear them.

royks

Mac mini, macOS 15.5

Posted on May 25, 2025 8:26 AM

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Answer 1

May 25, 2025 9:10 AM in response to royksjr

The magnetic mask will probably be easier to use, in a situation where you'd have used the scene removal mask before. No worries about having a frame of reference with just the background. You can key out almost anything with the magnetic mask, even if you did nothing to prepare for it when filming. Try it out.

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Answer 2

BenB

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May 26, 2025 7:50 AM in response to royksjr

Scene Removal Mask is OK, but not great. It's best to have as plain and uncluttered of a background as possible.

Green Screen Keyer is for green screen shots only, unlike the Scene Removal Mask which was made to use with regular shots, NOT with green screen. But as said, the magnetic mystical magic mask is best for non-green screen shots.

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