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When youโre learning a tool like the IBK Keyer, it can feel like a maze. But under the guidance of Tananuch Phosri (New Park), it becomes a structured process, one that leaves you with more than just a clean plate.
Tananuch, a senior compositor with over a decade of experience, takes the time to break down every step for Suelen in this mentorship session.
โWhen I erode five pixels, only 1% of the green screen detail is destroyed,โ she explains, showing how each small adjustment builds on the last. Itโs about control and precision, keeping as much of the original detail as possible while fixing problem areas.
She demonstrates how to layer patches: starting small, then doubling or tripling the erosion as needed, always building from where the previous adjustment left off.
โThis way, it doesnโt touch anything outside,โ she notes. The result? A clean plate that preserves the integrity of the shot, without overdoing it.
But Tananuch doesnโt stop at technique, she empowers Suelen to think critically. โIt doesnโt have to cover everything,โ she says. โWhat matters is that itโs good enough for the key. Anything inside can be handled with a core key and merged back on top.โ
Her practical, no-nonsense advice helps Suelen understand not just how to use the IBK Keyer, but why these choices matter in real-world compositing.
By the end of the session which by the way was over an hour long, the progress is clear.
This is what makes mentorship at Alpha Chromatica Education (ACE) different. Itโs not just about teaching tools, itโs about teaching students how to see, how to question, and how to work like a professional.
P.S. Every great shot starts with a clean plate. Under a mentor like Tananuch, even the most challenging tools become approachable!