Masking objects with GSAM in After Effects

Demo summary
The user demonstrates how to use the GSAM plugin within DeepMake to automatically mask out a supercar from stock footage using a text prompt.
Step-by-step
- Create a new composition with your desired aspect ratio
- Import your footage and drag it into the composition timeline
- Go to Effect, select DeepMake, and choose AI plug-in renderer
- Select GSAM from the plugins list in the settings panel
- Log in if the prompt field is not visible
- Click Prompt and type in the object name, such as 'supercar'
- Wait for the AI to process the frames and generate the mask
Watch out for
- The plugins displayed depend on your specific download and subscription level
- Processing time for masking frames is dependent on your hardware
Tips
- Ensure you have a clear spot with the object on screen before initiating the prompt
Highlights
“it's pretty much masking objects using a prompt using AI to get that”
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