AI in AVID: INSTANTLY Blur Faces & License Plates!

Need to blur faces or license plates for legal compliance or privacy?

Stop the frame-by-frame headache! In this installment of the AI in Avid series, Zak Ciotti showcases the automatic power of Boris FX Continuum’s Witness Protection ML and License Plate ML effects inside Avid Media Composer.

These Machine Learning (ML) filters use Artificial Intelligence to instantly detect, motion track, and obscure faces and license plates across multiple clips with a simple drag-and-drop. This video provides an in-depth tutorial on how to use these essential effects to save hours of manual roto-work!

🎬 Video Chapters for Quick Reference:
0:00 – Intro to Machine Learning (ML) & BCC Witness/License Plate Protection
0:17 – Witness Protection ML: Drag-and-Drop Instant Face Blur
0:49 – AI Face Detection and Motion Tracking Explained
1:32 – Adjusting Obscuration Parameters (Scale, Feather, Blur, Mosaic)
3:31 – Advanced Obscuration: Mosaic Scramble Feature
4:38 – Creative Use: Using the ML Mask for Brightness/Contrast
5:55 – Pro Tip: Combining ML Detection with Mocha Masking (Selective Deletion)
7:55 – License Plate ML: Instant Tracking and Obscuration
8:17 – Understanding Angular Velocity & Why License Plate ML Works
9:36 – Final Resources & Wrap Up

💡 What You’ll Learn:
How to instantly blur faces in Avid Media Composer using AI.
How License Plate ML automatically tracks and obscures car plates.
The benefit of the Mocha Masking integration for selective obscuration.
Advanced controls like Mosaic Scramble to prevent feature recognition.
Creative ways to use the ML tracking data (e.g., for relighting faces).

Essential Resources & Links:
👉 Download a FREE Trial of Boris FX Continuum: https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
👉 Learn more about BCC Witness Protection ML & License Plate ML: https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/#ml-tools

📺 Watch the Full “AI in Avid” Series Playlist: https://borisfx.com/free-training/continuum-ai-tools-avid-media-composer/

➡️ Visit Boris FX for more tutorials and plugins: https://borisfx.com/

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