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Post-production · process

Garbage matte

A coarse mask excluding unwanted image regions before a more precise key or composite.

In practice

Keep it clear of desired motion and animate enough margin for blur and tracking changes.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. Premiere Pro editing reference · Adobe

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.