Rotoscope (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a device that traces live-action footage and transforms it into animated sequences, used mostly in the 20th century before being replaced by digital technology.
  2. a software application that merges live-action footage with digital animation and other graphics to create composite images.
verb (used with object) ro·to·scoped, ro·to·scop·ing.
  1. to trace (live-action footage) and transform it into animated sequences.
  2. to merge (elements of live action and digital graphics) by utilizing a software application that creates composite images.
noun
  1. a projection device that allows images from live-action films to be traced to create an animated sequence
verb
  1. to create (the outline of an object) for manipulation in an animated film sequence
Rotoscope (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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