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Rotoscoping for Supplements

Professional video production services

Frame-by-frame rotoscoping for precise subject isolation. — tailored for supplements professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Shot Analysis & Tracking

We analyze each shot, perform camera tracking, rotoscoping, and clean plate generation for smooth VFX integration.

Technical details
3D tracking in PFTrack/SynthEyes, rotoscoping in Nuke, clean plate reconstruction for element removal.
02

CG Asset Creation

3D modeling, texturing, and lighting of CG elements matched precisely to the live-action plate.

Technical details
Modeling in Maya/Cinema 4D, texturing in Substance Painter, rendering in Arnold/Octane with HDRI matching.
03

Compositing & QC

Multi-layer compositing with color and grain matching, atmospheric effects, and frame-by-frame quality control.

Technical details
Compositing in Nuke/After Effects, EXR 16-bit delivery, VFX breakdown reel documentation.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Supplements Needs Rotoscoping

In the Supplements sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Rotoscoping delivers measurable results that transform how supplements professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Supplements

Supplement manufacturers and distributors operate in one of the most competitive direct-to-consumer video advertising markets. Product differentiation is difficult when ingredients are similar across brands, making production quality, creative concept, and spokesperson credibility the primary competitive advantages. Social media ad creatives require constant refreshing — a winning ad format loses effectiveness within 2-3 weeks as audiences develop fatigue. Ingredient deep-dive videos, third-party lab testing documentation, and athlete or practitioner endorsement content build the trust layer that converts skeptical health-conscious consumers. Subscription model brands need onboarding video sequences that educate new customers about proper usage, expected timelines for results, and complementary lifestyle practices that improve product efficacy.

Video Challenges in Supplements

Communicating Science Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Pharmaceutical video operates under the strictest regulatory oversight in any industry. Every claim must be substantiated, every visual approved by medical-legal review. Yet the need for clear communication has never been greater — HCPs are overwhelmed with information and patients demand accessible health education.

Mechanism-of-action animations, clinical trial recruitment videos, and patient education content must be scientifically rigorous while remaining engaging. The approval process adds weeks to production timelines, requiring careful planning and compliance expertise from the start.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Mechanism of Action Animation

A pharma laboratory created 3D animated mechanism-of-action videos for their flagship molecule. HCP engagement with medical content increased 89%, and the animations were adopted by 340 medical representatives for in-office presentations, reducing average detailing time by 30%.

Key Benefits for Supplements

HCP Engagement & Patient Outcomes

Pharmaceutical video delivers clinical and commercial value: animated MOA videos increase HCP understanding by 67%, patient education videos improve treatment adherence by 34%, and clinical trial recruitment videos increase enrollment rates by 45%. Regulatory-compliant content, once approved, becomes a reusable asset across markets and channels.

Our Rotoscoping Process

VFX Pipeline

1. Plate Preparation: Shot analysis, camera tracking, rotoscoping, and clean plate generation for smooth integration.

2. Asset Creation: 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting of CG elements to match the live-action plate perfectly.

3. Compositing: Multi-layer compositing in Nuke/After Effects with color matching, grain matching, lens distortion, and atmospheric effects.

4. QC & Delivery: Frame-by-frame quality control, final render at full resolution, and delivery with VFX breakdown documentation.

What Makes Rotoscoping Unique

Rotoscoping is frame-by-frame masking of subjects when green screen was not available or when you need to isolate elements within existing footage. We trace precise mattes around people, objects, or regions using Silhouette and Mocha Pro, handling motion blur, hair wisps, and semi-transparent areas like glass or fabric. A 5-second shot at 24fps means 120 hand-refined frames — this is labor-intensive work that we execute with sub-pixel accuracy. Turnaround is 2-4 days per shot depending on complexity. Deliverables include the alpha matte sequence (EXR or PNG) and a pre-composed version ready for your compositor.

What You Receive

You receive: final composited shots in ProRes 4444/EXR, VFX breakdown reel, individual element passes (beauty, diffuse, specular, alpha), and project files.

Technical Specifications

Software: Nuke, After Effects, Houdini, Maya, Cinema 4D | Tracking: PFTrack, SynthEyes | Render: Arnold, V-Ray, Octane | Output: EXR 16/32-bit, ProRes 4444, DPX

Getting Started with Rotoscoping for Supplements

Ready to elevate your Supplements brand with professional rotoscoping? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your rotoscoping needs for supplements. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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