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FxFactory Background Remover

by Noise Industries·VFX

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Why we like it

FxFactory Background Remover appears in the toolfarm library and covers a common editorial need: masking a backdrop and swapping backgrounds without a physical green screen. It runs through Noise Industries FxFactory and is listed here as free.

What is FxFactory Background Remover?

FxFactory Background Remover automatically detects the people, animals and objects that are the main focus of a video, letting you extract a clean key from footage shot without a greenscreen or bluescreen. It gives you a way to mask the backdrop of a scene directly inside your editor.

The plugin includes several output modes. You can display only the subject, only the background, or a black and white mask for use on matte tracks, and a Defocus feature applies a blur effect. Beyond keying, you can swap backgrounds and apply filters to specific areas of the frame, which lets it work as both a special effect and a utility.

It runs in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. Running it requires Noise Industries FxFactory, a free download, along with FxFactory 8.0.12 or later and macOS 14 or later.

Who is FxFactory Background Remover best for?

FxFactory Background Remover is best for editors who need to isolate subjects from footage shot without a greenscreen or bluescreen across Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

How much does FxFactory Background Remover cost?

FxFactory Background Remover is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Automatic detection of the people, animals and objects that are the main focus of a video
  • Clean key extraction from footage shot without a greenscreen or bluescreen
  • Output modes for the subject only, the background only, or a black and white mask for matte tracks
  • Defocus feature that applies a blur effect
  • Background swapping and filters applied to specific areas of the frame
  • Runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors

Tags

#background removal#keying#masking#matte#FxFactory#After Effects#Premiere Pro#DaVinci Resolve

Frequently asked questions

Does FxFactory Background Remover work with DaVinci Resolve?

FxFactory Background Remover runs in DaVinci Resolve, along with Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects and Premiere Pro. It works on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. The plugin requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, which is a free download, plus FxFactory 8.0.12 or later and macOS 14 or later. System requirements can change, so refer to the developer's FxFactory page for the current details before installing.

Does FxFactory Background Remover need a greenscreen?

FxFactory Background Remover automatically detects the people, animals and objects that are the main focus of a video, so it can extract a clean key from footage shot without a greenscreen or bluescreen. It is built to lift subjects from the background and mask the backdrop of a scene. You can also route the result to different output modes, such as the subject only, the background only, or a black and white mask for matte tracks.

What output options does FxFactory Background Remover offer?

FxFactory Background Remover offers several output options. You can display only the subject, only the background, or a black and white mask intended for matte tracks, and a Defocus feature adds a blur effect. Beyond the output modes, you can swap backgrounds and apply filters to specific areas of the frame. These options let it serve both as a special effect and as a utility for masking the backdrop of a scene.

Is FxFactory Background Remover free?

FxFactory Background Remover is listed here as free. It requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, which is also a free download, along with FxFactory 8.0.12 or later and macOS 14 or later. FxFactory Pro is a paid version with the same system requirements as the free version. The plugin runs through FxFactory in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. For current licensing details, refer to the developer's FxFactory page.

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