Human + Machine

Depth-of-field blurring that looks photographed, not pasted

Neural matting extracts a clean, motion-aware foreground; our artists finish the light-wrap and texture by hand. The result is a natural background blur with studio-grade fidelity — no halos, no "filtered" look.

Studio
Grade fidelity
Low
Latency pipelines
4K
Ready
Depth blur showcase
Depth Blur Showcase
Before & after
4K
Ready
Plugs into your pipeline Frame.io Aspera Amazon S3 Webhooks REST API
Human-First Features

Technology Supports, Humans Decide

We prioritise decisions that protect mood and texture — the machine assists, the artist finishes.

Neural Matting

Fine-edge extraction tuned for hair, fabric, and motion-aware transitions.

Low Latency

GPU-accelerated passes for real-time needs and fast proofs.

Artist Finish

Manual reviews for beauty, emotion, and edge-corrections on critical frames.

Workflow

How We Deliver Natural Blur

1

Analyze

We analyse your footage for motion, edges, and lighting context before any blur is applied.

2

Neural Matting

Our model creates a temporal-aware foreground matte that stays clean across every frame.

3

Artist Finish

Artists adjust light-wrap and texture to preserve realism — so the blur reads as real glass.

Showcase

Original vs. Depth Blur

The same frame, before and after — 4K ready.

Original
ORIGINAL

Flat, Sharp Background

No separation between subject and scene.

Depth blur
DEPTH BLUR

Natural, Photographed Look

Light-wrap and texture preserved.

Why Human + Machine

The Best of Both

AI gives us speed and consistency; artists give it soul.

Speed of AI

Fast proofs and low-latency pipelines for tight deadlines.

Eye of an Artist

Human judgment on mood, beauty, and critical-frame edges.

Studio Fidelity

A finish that holds up on a cinema screen, not just a phone.

Where It Shines

Built for Every Kind of Footage

Wherever a sharp background fights your subject, depth blur wins it back.

Interviews

Interviews

Keep focus on the speaker.

Creators

Creators

A premium, cinematic look.

Film and TV

Film & TV

Match shots across a scene.

Product videos

Product Demos

Make the product the hero.

The Details

Specs at a Glance

Studio-grade fidelity, built for any pipeline.

Up to 4K

High-resolution output on every plan.

All Formats

MP4, MOV, ProRes, and image sequences.

12-Hour Turnaround

Priority processing on Pro & up.

API & Integrations

S3, Aspera, Frame.io, webhooks, REST.

Reviews

Loved by Studios & Creators

"The matte quality around hair and motion is the best we've used — and the artist pass means it never looks 'AI'. It plugs straight into our Frame.io workflow."

Daniel Brooks
Post Supervisor, Studio Co.

"Per-minute pricing and unlimited revisions on Pro made it a no-brainer. My vlogs finally have that shot-on-cinema depth."

Priya Nair
Content Creator
Our Promise

What Comes With Every Project

No matter the plan, every project gets these.

Free Sample

See a depth-blur clip from your footage first.

Artist Finish

A human pass on every project, not just AI.

Revisions Included

We refine the focus and blur until it's right.

Secure Handling

Encrypted transfers, NDAs on request.

The Difference

AI-Only Tools vs. Human + Machine

Why a human pass is the difference between "filtered" and "photographed".

What Matters
Human + Machine
AI-Only Tool
Edge quality on hair
Refined by hand
Often haloed
Light-wrap & texture
Critical-frame fixes
Final look
Photographed
Filtered
Pricing

Simple Plans, Studio Results

Transparent per-minute pricing for creators, teams, and enterprise.

Starter
$0.79/min

For creators & small teams

Up to 4K output 12-hour turnaround 2 revisions Neural matting + artist finish
Get Started
MOST POPULAR
Pro
$1.89/min

For professionals & teams

Priority processing Unlimited revisions Dedicated editor Layered project files
Get Started
Enterprise
Custom

For studios & high volume

Volume discounts SLA & priority support Pipeline integrations API, SSO & white-label portals
Contact Sales
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your blur look natural?

Neural matting gives us a clean, motion-aware matte, then an artist finishes the light-wrap and texture by hand. That combination is what keeps the blur from looking flat or "filtered" — it reads like real lens glass.

Do you integrate with our pipeline?

Yes — we support S3, Aspera, and Frame.io transfers, plus webhooks and a REST API. Enterprise plans add SSO and white-label portals for a fully integrated workflow.

How fast is turnaround?

Starter delivers within 12 hours, and Pro gets priority processing for faster proofs. Low-latency pipelines mean even real-time needs can be accommodated on Enterprise.

Do you deliver layered project files?

Pro and Enterprise plans include layered files, so your team can fine-tune the matte, blur strength, and focus point in your own pipeline if you need to.
Pro Tips

Shoot for a Cleaner Depth Blur

A few choices on set give our matting more to work with.

Add Subject Separation

Put space between your subject and the background.

Light the Edges

A subtle rim light helps define the matte boundary.

Shoot High Quality

Higher resolution gives cleaner edges to matte.

Keep Motion Steady

Smooth motion makes temporal matting more stable.

Stay Updated

Get depth-of-field tips, workflow guides, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox.

No spam. Unsubscribe with one click.

Why clients trust Pro Pixel

Try the work on your own files before you commit, and know what you'll pay before anything starts.

  • Free trial first

    Send a sample and see the result on your own material before you pay for anything.

  • Quote within 24 hours

    A personalized estimate for your project within a day, with the price agreed up front.

  • Satisfaction guarantee

    Every plan includes revision rounds, and our work is backed by a satisfaction guarantee.

  • Confidential by default

    Your files stay on secure systems, and we sign confidentiality agreements on request.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from businesses we have worked with.