other programs for keying?

[spol]

does anybody know the program ultra 2 from serious magic? it is a program that fixes keying problems and is an easy keying program. does anybody know of any other programs like this? something that focuses specificly on keying and preferably also fixes keying problems? thankss

[guns1inger]

What are you keying from ? DV is notoriously poor source for keying, especially consumer DV. There are a couple of good DV keyers, though they run as plugins for after effects or fusion or similar.

DV Garage had a great DV keying plugin called DV Matte Pro. There are versions for Final Cut Pro and AE.

After Effects Pro Bundle ships with the Keylight keyer, which is also very powerful.

It really depends on what software you already have, how much you are prepared to spend and what output you need to produce

[spol]

yeah im keying from prosumer dv. I thought that Ultra 2 would help me out. ill try after affects- you think that it would help fix keying problems too like ultra?

[guns1inger]

The advantage to Ultra 2 is that it is real-time, whereas AE generally isn't. If you need to work at a fast pace, or are using multi-camera switching of live broadcasts, Ultra 2 is probably what you are looking for.

If you are working at a more leasurely pace, and want to be able to refine the effect and get the best keys possible, I believe AE, Combustion or Fusion to be the better way to go (choice is up to you, your budget, and your preferred workflow)