Curator Live’s Magic Background Removal is an advanced, AI-powered feature that removes and replaces the background of a photo or video without the need for a physical green screen.
This cutting-edge technology is built right into the Curator Live app and works in real time to create immersive and branded experiences for your guests.
*Curator does not charge for AI background removal. Other apps offer this service as a credit system, we do not. NO INTERNET IS NEEDED
🧠 What Is Magic Background Removal?
Magic Background Removal uses artificial intelligence to detect and segment the subject (usually a person) from the background. Once detected, the background is removed and replaced with the design or scene of your choice.
Unlike traditional green screen, Magic Background Removal does not require a solid color background or special setup.
📸 Compatible Media Types
Magic Background Removal can be used with:
Single Photos
Boomerangs
Standard Videos
360 Video Booth Content
⚙️ How It Works
The background removal process happens directly on-device, within the Curator Live app. No internet connection or cloud upload is required for processing—everything happens locally for speed and privacy.
Here’s how to get the best results:
✅ Best Practices for Magic Background Removal
Ensure the camera can clearly see a person
If the app can’t detect a human figure, it won’t be able to apply the effect properly.Use a wall or structured background when possible
While a blank background isn’t necessary, a wall or clean backdrop can help reduce confusion when there are multiple people or busy scenes.Good lighting is essential
Ensure the subject is well-lit. Avoid:Too little light, which makes it hard for the AI to find edges.
Too much light or glare, which can confuse the segmentation model.
Minimize multiple people in frame
The AI will try to segment out all visible humans. For best results, try to keep the focus on one individual.
⚠️ Important Considerations
While Magic Background Removal works great for most use cases, it’s important to set realistic expectations with your clients:
AI segmentation is powerful but not 100% perfect.
Complex poses, motion blur, multiple people, or challenging lighting may affect accuracy.
If perfect segmentation is critical, we recommend using our Green Screen Background Removal method.
🎯 When to Use Magic Background Removal
Magic Background Removal is perfect for:
Fast-paced photo and video booths
Installations where green screens aren’t feasible
Branded 360 experiences
Boomerang and short-form video effects
✅ When to Use Green Screen Instead
If your activation demands perfect edges and consistency, or if your client is very particular about accuracy, use our Green Screen background removal. This method requires a chroma key (typically green) backdrop but delivers the highest-quality results when set up properly.
Summary
Feature | Magic Background Removal | Green Screen Removal |
Setup Needed | None | Requires green backdrop |
Accuracy | High (AI-based) | Very High (Chroma Key) |
Lighting Sensitivity | Moderate | Moderate |
Works on | Photos, Boomerangs, Video, 360 | Photos, Boomerangs, Video and 360 |
Runs On | Curator Live app (local) | Curator Live app (local) |
For step-by-step setup instructions or to test Magic Background Removal on your next event, check out our support guides or contact our team for a walkthrough.