About
Slapshot is a cutting-edge AI-powered VFX toolkit designed to transform how visual effects professionals handle the most time-intensive stages of post-production. The platform consolidates four essential tools—rotoscoping, camera tracking, depth maps, and motion vectors—into a single, streamlined workflow that supports resolutions up to 8K. With Slapshot's AI rotoscoping, artists can isolate any object in footage without manual masking, exporting hard and soft mattes in seconds at a throughput of 100 frames per hour. The camera tracking module delivers accurate camera solves and point clouds in under 10 minutes, requiring no camera metadata. Depth map generation provides per-pixel depth estimation that is stable, accurate, and near-instant, while the motion vector tool creates precise vector graphics from raster images without manual tracing. For studios operating at scale, Slapshot Autopilot is an enterprise API capable of processing 400 shots in a 24-hour period, with enterprise-grade security controls and support for industry-standard file formats. The web-based interface allows teams to upload footage, select a tool, preview AI predictions in real time, and export results—all within a simple four-step workflow. Slapshot is used by top VFX facilities worldwide and is ideal for VFX supervisors, compositors, freelance artists, and post-production studios looking to dramatically reduce manual labor and turnaround times without sacrificing quality.
Key Features
- AI Rotoscoping: Automatically isolates objects in footage without manual masking, exporting hard and soft mattes at 100 frames per hour in industry-standard formats.
- Camera Tracking: Generates accurate camera solves and point clouds in under 10 minutes with no camera metadata required.
- Video Depth Maps: Produces per-pixel, temporally stable depth estimation for any footage instantly, enabling advanced compositing and 3D effects.
- Motion Vectors: Creates precise AI-powered motion vectors from raster footage for accurate retiming and optical flow workflows, with no manual tracing needed.
- Autopilot Enterprise API: Scalable API pipeline capable of processing up to 400 shots per day at up to 8K resolution with enterprise-grade security and volume handling.
Use Cases
- VFX studios automating rotoscoping workflows to reduce manual artist hours on large production batches.
- Compositors generating accurate depth maps for 3D integration and scene reconstruction without specialized hardware.
- Post-production pipelines using the enterprise Autopilot API to process hundreds of shots per day at 8K resolution.
- VFX supervisors obtaining fast camera solves for on-set footage with no camera metadata, accelerating pre-visualization and match-moving.
- Freelance VFX artists and small studios using the web platform to deliver fast-turnaround rotoscoping and retiming for client projects.
Pros
- Production-Scale Throughput: Handles 400 shots per day and 8K resolution footage, making it viable for large-scale studio and post-production pipelines.
- All-in-One VFX Platform: Combines rotoscoping, camera tracking, depth maps, and motion vectors in a single platform, reducing the need for multiple tools.
- Trusted by Industry Leaders: Used by 5,500+ creators and top-tier facilities including Netflix and MR. X, validating its quality and reliability.
- Simple Four-Step Workflow: Intuitive upload-select-activate-export workflow with real-time AI previews makes it accessible to artists of all experience levels.
Cons
- Pricing Not Publicly Detailed: Enterprise and volume pricing details are not transparently listed on the website, requiring direct contact for larger deployments.
- Primarily Web-Based: No native desktop application is available, which may limit offline usage or integration with certain local pipeline setups.
- Specialized Use Case: Focused exclusively on VFX automation tasks, so it is not useful for broader video editing, color grading, or general post-production needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What VFX tasks does Slapshot automate?
Slapshot automates four core VFX workflows: rotoscoping (object isolation and matte generation), camera tracking (point clouds and camera solves), depth map generation (per-pixel depth estimation), and motion vector creation (for precise retiming).
What resolution does Slapshot support?
Slapshot supports footage up to 8K resolution, making it suitable for high-end film and streaming production pipelines.
How fast is Slapshot's rotoscoping?
Slapshot can rotoscope 100 frames per hour and process up to 400 shots in a 24-hour period via the Autopilot enterprise API.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Slapshot offers a free trial and a free account creation option, allowing users to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.
What is Slapshot Autopilot?
Slapshot Autopilot is an enterprise-grade API designed for automated VFX at scale. It enables studios and pipelines to programmatically submit footage and receive processed VFX assets, supporting high-volume production workflows with enterprise security controls.
