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3D Masking That Feels Real

We don’t just cut subjects out. We rebuild depth, preserve light, and make every pixel feel like it was always there — because your story deserves it.

Pro Pixel Agency Founder & Strategy Director 7 min read 4 views
3D Masking That Feels Real

We don’t just cut subjects out. We rebuild depth, preserve light, and make every pixel feel like it was always there — because your story deserves it.

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“Best 3D masks we’ve ever received”

— VFX Supervisor, Echoes of Tomorrow

TRUSTED BY CREATORS AT

Netflix    Warner Bros    Meta    Nike    Sony Pictures    BBC

THE INVISIBLE CRAFT

Not just cutting edges.
Rebuilding reality.

3D masking is the art of giving every subject real depth, real light, and real presence — even when the background was never there.

True Depth, Not Guesswork

We track real 3D space. When the camera moves, your subject moves with natural parallax — not a flat sticker.

Light That Belongs

We preserve and recreate the exact way light wraps around hair, fabric, and skin. No harsh cutouts. Just beauty.

Human Hands, Human Heart

Every mask is touched by artists who understand story, emotion, and what makes a shot feel alive.

WHERE WE MAKE MAGIC

3D masking for every kind of story

Feature Films & Series

Actors in worlds that only exist in post.

Commercials & Branded

Products floating in impossible, beautiful spaces.

Music Videos & Fashion

Dreamlike worlds with perfect subject integration.

Documentary & Social

Clean, powerful storytelling without distraction.

REAL TRANSFORMATIONS

See the difference depth makes

BEFORE

AFTER

“The Last Signal” — Rainy night integration

Handheld camera + heavy rain. Every drop and reflection preserved.

BEFORE

AFTER

Lumina Watch Campaign

Moving camera, reflections, micro-details — all perfectly 3D.

FROM SET TO SCREEN

Stories we helped tell

FEATURE FILM • 2025

Echoes of Tomorrow — 62 shots

A handheld, emotional sci-fi film. We gave every actor real presence inside worlds that only existed in post-production.

“The masks were so good the director thought we had shot on a volume stage.” — DP

MUSIC VIDEO TRILOGY

“Velvet & Neon” — 19 masks

Three music videos. Sheer fabrics, moving neon, dancers in impossible spaces. We kept every reflection and every delicate fold.

“You made us look like a $4M production on an indie budget.” — Creative Director

HOW WE WORK

Our 3D masking process

Thoughtful. Precise. Human.

1 Discovery & Shot Review

We watch every frame. We understand the story, the lighting, the camera moves.

2 3D Camera Solve & Depth

We build accurate 3D space so every movement feels physically correct.

3 Artistic Masking

Human artists paint with care — protecting hair, fabric, emotion, and light.

4 Light, Edge & QC

We add beautiful light wrap, contact shadows, and triple-check every pixel.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

What you actually receive

No surprises. Just beautiful, production-ready files that make your life easier.

• Multi-layer EXR + ProRes 4444

• Accurate per-frame depth maps

• Light wrap & contact shadows

• Clean plates + holdout mattes

• Camera tracking data

• Private revision portal

WE LIVE FOR THE DIFFICULT ONES

The toughest 3D masking challenges we master

These are the shots that make other studios nervous. We get excited about them.

Windblown Hair in Motion

Individual strands flying at 60fps. We isolate every single one while keeping natural movement and flyaways.

Transparent & Reflective Objects

Glass, water, jewelry, sunglasses. We preserve reflections and see-through beauty instead of turning them into blobs.

Fast Action + Heavy Motion Blur

Dancers, athletes, flying fabric. We track the blur so it still feels fast and real in the new environment.

Extreme Camera Moves

Handheld, dolly, drone, 360° turns. Our depth data holds up even when the camera is dancing.

Volumetric Effects & Particles

Fog, smoke, rain, sparks, glitter. We treat every particle with the same care as the main subject.

Multiple Overlapping Subjects

Crowds, layered performers, intricate props. Clean separation even when people are touching and moving together.

BUILT FOR REAL POST HOUSES

How 3D masking fits into your workflow

We don’t just send you files. We make sure everything lands perfectly in your existing pipeline.

Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve

Clean alpha + depth tracks that import beautifully into your timeline.

After Effects & Nuke

Multi-layer EXR sequences with embedded depth channels ready for 3D compositing.

Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D

Accurate camera solves and depth data you can use to place 3D elements naturally.

Custom Handoffs

We match your naming conventions, LUTs, and folder structure exactly as you need.

THE TRUTH ABOUT AUTOMATION

Human artists vs AI tools

In 2026, AI can do a lot. But when it comes to 3D video masking, it still falls short in the moments that matter most.

Real Human Artists

• Watch the full story and emotion first


• Make artistic decisions about what to protect


• Preserve beautiful light wrap and delicate hair


• Understand intent and cultural context


• Fix problems AI creates


• Deliver work that makes directors emotional

Current AI Tools

• Guess based on patterns only


• Destroy natural hair, fabric and light


• Create new edge problems to fix


• Have zero understanding of story or emotion


• Fail on complex camera movement


• Leave you cleaning up their mistakes

This is why every mask we deliver still has a human artist behind it.

BEYOND THE MASK

The real difference professional 3D masking makes

Saves 40–70 hours per project

Your editors stop fighting bad mattes and start telling the story.

Higher production value

Clients and audiences feel the difference immediately. The work looks expensive.

More creative freedom

Directors and cinematographers can shoot what they want — we’ll make it work in post.

Fewer revision rounds

Because the first version is already close to perfect, feedback stays creative instead of technical.

THE HUMANS BEHIND THE MASKS

Meet the artists who protect your story

Every single frame is touched by real people who love film as much as you do.

Senior 3D Mask Artists

10+ years in feature films and high-end commercials. They’ve worked on projects that went to Cannes, Sundance, and major streaming platforms.

Depth & Tracking Specialists

Experts in camera solving and 3D reconstruction. They turn chaotic handheld footage into clean, usable depth data.

QC & Light Artists

The final eyes on every project. They obsess over edge quality, light wrap, and making sure the mask disappears completely.

NO COMPROMISE ON QUALITY

Our strict quality standards

Pixel-level review

Every mask is checked at 400% zoom on calibrated monitors.

Triple sign-off

Artist → Senior QC → Project Lead before anything leaves the studio.

Multiple screen tests

Reviewed on cinema, broadcast, and mobile screens before delivery.

Version control

Every revision is tracked with clear notes and time-coded feedback.

Why the best teams keep coming back

Artists, not algorithms

Every mask is made by humans who care about the story.

Fast without compromise

Standard 24–36 hour turnaround. Rush options available.

Unlimited free revisions

We keep working until it’s perfect. No questions asked.

“The 3D masks were so clean that our colorist asked if we had shot on a volume stage. I’ve never seen work this good.”

— Lena Voss, Editor, Sundance Film

“They turned our nightmare green screen interview into something that looked like it was shot on a $3M set. I will never use anyone else.”

— Marcus Hale, Creative Director, Kinfolk

“The team treated our tiny indie short like it was a Marvel movie. My actors now look like they belong in any world I put them in.”

— Priya Singh, Writer/Director

HONEST PRICING

Simple. Transparent. Fair.

STARTER

$1.85 / second

Perfect for simple shots and smaller projects.

  • Up to 30 fps
  • Standard turnaround
  • Basic depth + alpha
  • Unlimited revisions

Choose Starter

MOST POPULAR

$3.75 / second

Our signature offering for serious productions.

  • Up to 120 fps + slow-mo
  • Priority 24-hour turnaround
  • Full depth + light wrap passes
  • Camera tracking included
  • Unlimited revisions

Choose Pro

ENTERPRISE

Custom

For high-volume studios and long-term partners.

  • Volume discounts
  • Dedicated artist team
  • API & workflow integration
  • On-site or remote collaboration
  • Priority support

Questions we get asked a lot

How long does 3D masking usually take?

Most projects are delivered within 24–48 hours. Large or complex sequences are discussed upfront so we can plan properly.

Do you work with moving cameras?

Yes. This is where we shine. We specialize in complex camera movement, handheld, and even drone footage.

What file formats do you deliver?

ProRes 4444, EXR sequences with depth, PNG sequences, layered PSDs, and anything else your pipeline needs.

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