Vegas Pro AI Z-Depth: Your Guide to Depth Masking [Boris FX]

Take an in-depth look at the overhauled AI Z-Depth effect in Vegas Pro. This update marks a significant advancement in Vegas Pro's AI-driven depth sensing. Intelligently map footage and generate complex masks in seconds instead of hours of manual rotoscoping. This tutorial hosted by Josh Crahen, covers the essential parameters of the effect. Learn how to use the interactive Threshold to Depth visualization to mask directly in the Viewer by simply clicking and dragging to define foreground objects. We also demonstrate two high-impact creative workflows. First, we walk through the process of placing animated text behind a subject for professional motion graphics. Secondly, we explore how to add atmospheric effects, such as volumetric smoke and background blurs. Get the proper recipe to structure your video effects chain and transparency settings. If your goal is cinematic depth of field or complex layering, the AI Z-Depth tool delivers precision directly within the Vegas Pro. ► WEBSITE: http://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/ ► FACEBOOK:   / vegascreativesoftware   ► TWITTER:   / vegassoftware   // K E Y P O I N T S // • Understand the difference between Normalized (0–1 scale) and Absolute (0–10 scale) values for camera distance. • Use the heat map and click-and-drag to define foreground objects. • Smooth edges and reducing flicker using Feather, Auto-Feather, and the "Nearest Object Only". • Duplicate tracks and use transparency settings to sandwich text or graphics between the subject and background. • Apply blurs and atmospheric effects (like fog) to specific areas of a scene for depth-based effects. Tags: VEGAS, VEGAS Creative Software, Boris FX