Rotoscoping is a technique used in visual effects and animation industries to manually trace over live-action footage frame by frame in order to create a matte or mask. This matte or mask can be used to separate the subject of the footage from its background or to apply different visual effects to specific parts of the scene.

Silhouette is a software application designed specifically for rotoscoping, compositing, and visual effects. It offers a range of features and tools that help artists to create high-quality mattes and masks with greater precision and efficiency. The Master Rotoscoping with Silhouette tutorial course is designed to teach artists how to use Silhouette effectively to achieve better results in their rotoscoping work.

Whether or not rotoscoping is essential for all types of visual effects work depends on the specific project and the techniques being used. However, it is a widely used technique in the industry and is often necessary for achieving certain effects or for integrating live-action footage with computer-generated imagery.

• Rotoscope with Silhouette
• Rotoscopy with Fusion