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Rotoscoping for Precious Stones

Professional video production services

Frame-by-frame rotoscoping for precise subject isolation. — tailored for precious stones 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 Precious Stones Needs Rotoscoping

In the Precious Stones 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 precious stones professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Precious Stones

Gemstone dealers work with products whose value depends entirely on visual qualities — color, clarity, brilliance, and optical phenomena like asterism or chatoyancy — that video captures far better than photography. Rotating stone videos showing color shift under different lighting angles reveal qualities that a single photograph hides. Gemological education content explaining the differences between ruby and spinel, natural and treated sapphire, or Colombian and Zambian emerald positions the dealer as an expert resource. Origin documentation videos following stones from mine to market, including cutting and grading processes, provide the provenance story that collectors demand. B2B content for jewelry designers showing available inventory with accurate color representation under standardized lighting enables remote purchasing from international clients.

Video Challenges in Precious Stones

Capturing Brilliance at the Macro Level

Jewelry video demands extraordinary technical precision — capturing sparkle, gem facets, and metal finishes at macro level while maintaining an emotional, aspirational narrative. 76% of luxury jewelry purchases involve online research, making video essential for consideration.

The challenge is conveying the weight, feel, and prestige of precious materials through a screen. Each piece requires custom lighting setups, specialized macro lenses, and turntable presentations that reveal every detail. Color accuracy is critical — a diamond must look as brilliant on screen as in person.

Success Stories & Case Studies

High Jewelry Collection — 4K Macro Campaign

A high jewelry house produced 4K macro videos showcasing the gem cutting and setting process for their annual collection. Online engagement increased 190%, and the craftsmanship content drove a 65% increase in by-appointment showroom visits from international clients.

Key Benefits for Precious Stones

Desire, Trust & Premium Conversion

Jewelry video delivers premium results: product videos increase online conversion by 120%, craftsmanship behind-the-scenes stories justify premium pricing and build collector interest, and virtual try-on experiences reduce returns by 30%. Luxury jewelry brands with strong video presence command 25% higher brand perception scores.

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 Precious Stones

Ready to elevate your Precious Stones 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 precious stones. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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