What Is Rotoscoping?

The technique of rotoscoping allows animators and filmmakers to create realistic animations and visual effects.

What Is Rotoscoping?

Rotoscoping is an animation technique in which animators trace a projection of live-action footage frame by frame to produce realistic character movements. In early animated films, animators traced over glass panels to create 2D animation with characters that moved like real people. The technique was especially useful for creating lively dance sequences. Today, filmmakers use computer programs like Rotoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop to rotoscope digitally. animators use rotoscoping to create animated films and video games , and filmmakers can create visual effects (VFX) for live-action films with the help of mattes.