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Rotoscoping for E-Commerce

Professional video production services

Frame-by-frame rotoscoping for precise subject isolation. — tailored for e-commerce 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 E-Commerce Needs Rotoscoping

In the E-Commerce 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 e-commerce professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for E-Commerce

E-commerce video production operates under relentless performance pressure: every second of content must earn its place through measurable conversion lift. Product videos on landing pages increase purchase rates by 80% on average, but the format demands vary wildly — hero brand films for the homepage, 15-second UGC-style clips for paid social, 360-degree product spins for category pages, and unboxing sequences for influencer seeding. Production teams must deliver assets in bulk (often 20-50 SKUs per shoot day) while maintaining visual consistency across the catalog. The primary KPIs are add-to-cart rate, return rate reduction, and ROAS on video ad spend. Budgets typically run 3,000 to 15,000 euros per product launch cycle.

Video Challenges in E-Commerce

Converting Browsers to Buyers

Product videos increase conversion rates by up to 80%. In e-commerce, where customers cannot touch or try products, video bridges the trust gap. Yet creating video for hundreds or thousands of SKUs requires a scalable production system.

The modern e-commerce landscape demands multiple video formats: product demos, 360° views, unboxing content, user-generated style videos, and social media ads — each optimized for different platforms and screen sizes.

Returns cost e-commerce businesses $816 billion annually. Videos that accurately showcase products from every angle reduce return rates by 25-35%.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Fashion E-Commerce Brand

An online fashion retailer replaced static product photos with 15-second styling videos. Conversion rates increased 144% and average order value rose 26% as customers could better visualize complete outfits.

Electronics Marketplace

A tech marketplace added 30-second product demo videos to their top 500 SKUs. Pages with video had 340% longer dwell time and 65% higher add-to-cart rates.

Key Benefits for E-Commerce

ROI-Driven Video Strategy

E-commerce video delivers one of the highest ROIs in digital marketing. Product pages with video convert at 4.8% versus 2.9% without. Social commerce video ads generate 1200% more shares than text and image combined.

Scalable production workflows — including 360° turntable setups, template-based product videos, and AI-assisted editing — make it feasible to produce video content across entire catalogs without proportional cost increases.

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 E-Commerce

Ready to elevate your E-Commerce 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.

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

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