Week 7 - AI-assisted Rotoscoping

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Example output of EBSynth. SOURCE

Please complete Mr. Webb's Daily Check-In >>>HERE

OBJECTIVE

- Transfer digital art draw-over frames from Krita-to-EBSynth for automated repeated rotoscoping

- Review video editing concepts and procedures in ShotCut with distributed video clips.


TASK 1 - EB Synth import/export process 

Create a MASTER FOLDER containing all of the folders for you need exported, including: 1. Shotcut video frames, 2. Krita draw-over image (.kra AND .jpg), and 3. EB Synth output files

- When finished, right-click on your folder to SEND TO a compressed folder.

SUBMIT YOUR Zipped MASTER FOLDER via Schoology for credit.

EbSynth - Tutorial


TASK 2 - Video Reintegration

Add a new layer to your Video Editing project in Shotcut, and import the EBSynth output frames on the layer above.  Be sure to check the box labeled "image sequence."  When added appropriately, the new painted video frames should synchronize with your prerecorded audio.  Now, save your project, and export an updated mp4 to submit via Schoology for credit.

Shotcut Image Sequence to Video Clip Tutorial


TASK 3 - Image Overlays and Final Transitions

To be updated, soon...


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