How do I create a mask in Premiere Pro?

I am using Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5, on a late 2013 iMac. I would like to create a mask around a character in my video so I can put her on top of other videos (making the background for the video she's in transparent/invisible). I have seen tons of videos about making a mask, but it is just for text and isn't what I need since I need the character to move. Any tips?

LJO,
If you go the After Effects program, this RotoBrush AdobeTV tutorial will be useful. http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-after-effects-cc/using-the-roto-brush/
Good luck,
Hunt

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