Megaton Mask: Smart tool for fast video object extraction and background removal

Megaton Mask is an intelligent platform focused on video editing, with its main product "Mask" helping users to quickly extract objects or remove backgrounds from any video through advanced artificial intelligence technology. Ideal for content creators, video producers, and enterprise users, Megaton Mask provides efficient and accurate video processing tools, emphasizing simplicity and professional results, with support for a wide range of export formats, and plans to roll out integrations with professional software such as Nuke and After Effects. Pricing is transparent and cost-effective, with billing based on successful tasks. The website is designed to be intuitive and allows users to get started quickly without complicated setup, making it suitable for personal to enterprise-level needs.

Function List

• AI Auto Keying: Accurately extract target objects from videos and support complex scenes such as dynamic backgrounds.
• Background Removal: Convert any video to green screen effect for post-production compositing.
• Magic Edge Detail Fixes: Optimize details for complex edges such as hair and feathers to enhance professional results.
• Multiple export formatsGreen screen compositing, alpha channel masking, and PNG sequence export are supported for a variety of workflows.
• batch file: Supports processing multiple videos at once, suitable for large-scale production needs.
• API Access(Enterprise Edition): Provides an API interface for developers to easily integrate into existing workflows.
• Professional Software Integration(Coming Soon): Support for Nuke and After Effects to enhance professional video editing.

Using Help

Megaton AI provides a web-based video editing platform that users can use without installing any software by accessing https://megaton.ai/ directly from their browser. Below is a detailed how-to guide to help users get up and running quickly and make the most of its features.

Register & Login

1. Open https://megaton.ai/.
2. Click the "Register" button, enter your e-mail address and set a password to complete your account creation.
3. The system will send a verification email, click on the link in the email to activate your account.
4. Return to the website and log in using your email and password.
5. Upon registration, the user receives a unique referral code (e.g. MASK-SL1Z5N), points can be earned by sharing referral codes to boost early-access prioritization.

Getting Early Access

Megaton AI is currently in early access and users need to join the waiting list:

1. Enter your e-mail address on the homepage and click "Add to Waiting List".
2. Get 10 points for confirming your email and get more points for sharing your referral code:
   • 50 points for each person invited to join
   • Shared on LinkedIn: 35 points
   • Share on Twitter: 30 points
   • Share on Facebook: 25 points
   • Shared at Discord: 50 points
   • Copy the referral link: 10 points
3. The higher the points, the higher the Early Access priority, and the higher the priority, the faster the user can experience the Mask product.

Video Object Extraction with Mask Products

Mask is the core product of Megaton AI, focusing on extracting objects or removing backgrounds from videos. The operation process is divided into the following steps:

1. select an object::
   • Upload videos to the platform (supports common formats such as MP4, AVI).
   • Use the mouse to drag to select the object to be extracted and draw a rectangular box to define the target area.
   • The system will automatically recognize the objects in the box and support dynamic or complex backgrounds.
2. AI processing::
   • By clicking on the "Process" button, Megaton AI's segmented models will automatically generate clean masks and transparency effects.
   • Processing time varies depending on the length and resolution of the video and is usually completed in a few seconds to a few minutes.
3. Export results::
   • When processing is complete, select the export format:
     • greenscreen synthesis: Generates a green screen effect, suitable for compositing in a video editor.
     • Alpha Channel Mask: Provides professional masking, adapted to advanced workflows.
     • PNG Sequence: Frame-by-frame transparent images for motion graphics.
   • Click on "Export", select the file format and download it.
4. Magic Edge Detail Fixes(Optional):
   • Enable Magic Edge for complex edges such as hair, feathers or transparent materials.
   • Click "Enhance Edge" and AI will automatically optimize the details to improve the output quality.
   • This feature is especially suited for professional scenarios that require high quality output, such as advertising or film and television post-production.

batch file

For users who need to process multiple videos, Mask offers batch processing:

1. On the Batch Processing screen, upload multiple video files or CSV files that contain video links.
2. Set uniform processing parameters (e.g. export format, whether Magic Edge is enabled or not).
3. Click "Start Processing", the system will generate results one by one and provide batch download links.

Pricing & Subscriptions

Megaton AI utilizes a pay-per-successful-task model, with credits that never expire and a price/performance ratio that is higher than the industry average (officially 50-75% cheaper than competing products). Users can choose from the following subscription plans:

• Hobbyist: $9.99 per month, includes 450 points, about an $11.25 value, supports all resolutions, no watermarks, email support.
• Creator: $24.99 per month, includes 1200 points, about a $30 value, adds advanced export options, priority mail support.
• Professional: $79.99 per month, includes 4,000 credits, an approximate $100 value, and provides prioritized queues, API access, and exclusive support.
• Enterprise: Need to contact sales team for customized point limits, dedicated account managers, SLA guarantees and white label options.
• Yearly Payment Offer: Choose to pay annually to receive a 20% discount.
• take note of: No points will be deducted for failed missions, and points are cumulative and never expire.

API Integration (Enterprise Edition)

Business users can integrate Mask functionality into existing workflows via APIs:

1. After logging into your account, go to https://megaton.ai/api to obtain an API key (Professional and Enterprise plans only).
2. Read the official API documentation to understand the request format and parameter settings.
3. Sample code:

   curl -X POST https://api.megaton.ai/mask \
   -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
   -d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "object": "person", "output_format": "alpha_mask"}'
   

4. The API returns the processed mask or video file in JSON format.

Monitor products (coming soon)

Megaton AI plans to launch the Monitor product for AI video model performance analysis and evaluation:

1. Provides composite ratings based on 2000+ benchmarking.
2. Help users evaluate the performance of video processing models and optimize workflows.
3. Specific features and launch date to be announced officially.

caveat

• Supported Resolutions: All plans support any resolution at no extra cost.
• data security: Megaton AI offers enterprise-grade security with encrypted storage of user data, as detailed at https://megaton.ai/security.
• Technical Support: Email support is available for the Hobbyist and Creator programs, and priority or exclusive support is available for the Professional and Enterprise programs at .
• Upcoming Features: Integration with Nuke and After Effects is under development and is expected to further enhance the productivity of professional users.

application scenario

1. Video Content Creation
   Content creators can use Mask to extract people or objects from their videos to quickly generate green screen effects that can be easily composited into new backgrounds. YouTubers, for example, can extract themselves from a cluttered background and place them in a professional scene.
2. Advertising & Marketing
   Marketing teams can use Mask to quickly remove backgrounds from product videos to generate high-quality promotional material. For example, extract merchandise from a product showcase video and composite it into a branded style background.
3. post-production for film and television
   Film and TV producers can use Mask and Magic Edge to work on complex scenes, such as extracting hair or masking transparent materials, generating professional-grade alpha channels, and adapting to software such as After Effects.
4. Live streaming and real-time editing
   Anchors can remove backgrounds in real time with Mask to create dynamic green screen effects and enhance the professionalism of live content.

QA

1. Does Megaton AI require software to be downloaded?
   No. Megaton AI is a web-based platform with all features available through your browser.
2. What video formats does Mask support?
   Common formats such as MP4, AVI, MOV, etc. are supported, and the specific support list can be viewed on the upload page.
3. What scenarios is Magic Edge suitable for?
   Magic Edge is suitable for processing complex edges such as hair, feathers, transparent materials, etc. It is recommended for professional scenes that require high-precision output.
4. How do I use my points?
   Points are used to pay for the processing of successful tasks, no points are deducted for failed tasks, points never expire and can be used across subscription cycles.
5. Is there an additional cost for API integration?
   API access is included in the Professional and Enterprise plans, as detailed at https://megaton.ai/api.