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Tips for Best Results
Pick a clear reference frame where your object is fully visible when first adding object samples.
Use a different layer for different objects: two layers for two actors, three layers for three trees.
Using one or a few points usually works well even if the object contains several distinct regions, such as different shirt and pants for an actor or actress or a box with different sides. For a compact object with multiple regions such as a box, you might also try a bounding rectangle—sweep out a rectangle roughly enclosing the object to be tracked.
The exact placement of points or the rectangle isn’t important to this process; there’s generally no reason to make fine adjustments. If you need to do so, delete and recreate the point or rectangle.
Use keyframes sparingly—only add them if the mask is noticeably inaccurate later in the shot.
Name your layers descriptively to stay organized, especially with multiple objects.
Shorten the Masking Range if you only need part of the shot, saving time and resources.
Preview your masks to verify they track correctly before proceeding to the final solve.
That’s it! You’ve quickly isolated objects with Mask ML and can now continue your match-move workflow with fewer obstructions in your scene. Enjoy the significant time savings and the cleaner results that Mask ML provides.
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