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Roto Artist

Traces and separates elements in film footage frame by frame, so that visual effects artists can add, remove or change parts of a shot.

VFX and post-production studios working on films, web series, television and advertisements.

Typical tasks

  • Draw shapes around actors and objects in each frame
  • Track and refine shapes as they move
  • Handle hair, motion blur and fine edges
  • Check work against the original footage for accuracy
  • Revise shots based on supervisor feedback
  • Deliver files in the required format and folder

Key skills

  • Rotoscoping and compositing software
  • Patience and precision
  • Understanding of motion and edges
  • Attention to detail across many frames
  • Following studio pipelines and naming rules
  • Meeting daily output targets

Growing in this career

Roto artists can move to paint and prep, compositing or matchmove roles, and later to lead or supervisor positions.

Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.