cmiVFX Mistika Advanced Channel Keying
For over 15 years, node-based compositing applications were the backbone of a film pipeline. These days, we rely on procedural-based software to create both visuals and audio effects in just about any creative industry. To better assist the art of color correction and keying, a method of channel extraction was created called “Maynard Keying” (Sometimes known as M-Key or Modular Key). This workflow relied on node-based software exclusively in order to achieve the goal of combining various channels into solid-object extractions which would work with semi-transparent areas. Many keyer tools have come a long way since the beginning. In some cases they can handle an entire key all by itself without needing to do any extra work. The problem that still exists is that not all shots have good lighting and reduced noise.