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Explanation of How Primatte RT works

Primatte RT is the simplest algorithm and, therefore, the fastest. It uses only a single planar surface to separate the 3D RGB colorspace and, as a result, does not have the ability to separate out the foreground from the backing screen as carefully as the above Primatte algorithm. Like the Primatte RT+ algorithm, Primatte RT might not work well with less saturated backing screen colors and it too does not support the complement color spill suppression method (which is the spill suppression method that delivers the best detail). For a well-lit and photographed image or clip, this algorithm produces good results and render very quickly.

Here is what a visual representation of the Primatte RT algorithm looks like after an image has been processed: