Automatic OBJECT MASK in Premiere Pro BETA
Imagine isolating a subject in your video with a single click — no painstaking rotoscoping, no manual keyframes. That's what Adobe's Object Mask in Premiere Pro Beta brings to the table.
Adobe’s Object Mask in Premiere Pro Beta is one of the most exciting AI features I’ve tested this year. It lets you isolate a subject in your footage with a single click — a huge time saver compared to manual rotoscoping.
What Object Mask does
Object Mask uses AI to detect and track a subject across your clip. Once selected, you can:
- Apply effects only to the masked subject (or only to the background)
- Swap backgrounds without rebuilding a matte by hand
- Combine with color grading for selective looks
My workflow so far
I start by selecting the subject on a representative frame, then let Premiere track through the clip. For fast motion — like hockey or combat sports — I still check key frames and touch up problem areas. The AI is impressive, but it’s not magic on every shot.
When it’s worth using
- Interview b-roll where you want the subject popped from a flat background
- Product shots with clean edges
- Sports highlights when you need a quick isolation for a graphic treatment
For hair, glass, and heavy motion blur, expect to refine. But even with cleanup, you’re often saving hours versus manual masking.
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