What is a roto?

Roto artists, also known as rotoscope artists, are professionals in the visual effects (VFX) industry who specialize in creating mattes or masks to separate elements in live-action footage. They use specialized software to trace over footage frame by frame, allowing VFX teams to add, remove, or alter objects and backgrounds in post-production. Roto work is essential in compositing, green screen extraction, and visual effects for movies, TV shows, and commercials. Attention to detail and patience are key skills for this role, as it often involves precise and repetitive tasks.