Adjusting shape feathering using the point modes – Apple Shake 4 User Manual

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Chapter 20

Rotoscoping

To remove a tracker from one or more control points:

1

Select one or more shape control points in the Viewer.

2

Right-click one of the selected points, then choose “Remove tracker reference on
selected points” from the shortcut menu.

Adjusting Shape Feathering Using the Point Modes

Each shape you create with a RotoShape node actually consists of two overlapping sets
of points. The main shape points define the filled region of the shape itself, and a
second set of edge points allows you to create a custom feathered edge. Since the
shape edge and feathered edges are defined with two separate sets of points, you can
create a feathered edge with a completely different shape.

The following table describes the four point modes that allow you to adjust the shape
and feathered edges either together or independently of one another.

To create a soft edge around a shape:

1

Click the Edge Points button.

2

Select one or more points around the edge of the shape.

Button

Shortcut

Description

Group Points

F1

Group Points mode lets you move the main
shape point and its associated edge point
together. Selecting or moving main shape points
automatically moves the accompanying edge
point. In this mode, edge points cannot be
selected.

Main Points

F2

Main Points mode only allows you to adjust the
main shape points. Edge points cannot be
modified.

Edge Points

F3

Edge Points mode only allows you to adjust the
edge points. Main shape points cannot be
modified.

Any Points

F4

Any Points mode lets you select and adjust either
shape points or edge points independently of
one another.

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