This tutorial walks through a practical way to rotoscope a subject in After Effects using Roto Brush. Rotoscoping can feel intimidating, but with the right approach it becomes a manageable, repeatable process rather than a fight.
Instead of chasing a perfect result straight away, this focuses on getting a solid base roto, refining it gradually, and knowing when to stop tweaking.
You’ll learn how to:
Use Roto Brush to isolate a subject
Refine and clean up the roto over time
Avoid common mistakes that cause flickering or edge issues
Work efficiently without overworking the shot
This is a workflow I’ve used many times in production, practical, controlled, and designed to get you to a usable result without burning hours unnecessarily.
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