Isoluating images within a clip

I'm a relatively inexperienced FCP user -- and video editor, for that matter. How do I isolate a person or thing on a clip so that I can create a clip that has just that person or thing moving against a solid background? What's this effect called?

michael,
this is a difficult subject with more than one solution. you can key out the background if it's made of a limited amount of color. you can also created animated mattes, a technique known as "roto-scoping" and it's not for the faint of heart. you may combine these techniques depending upon your source footage.
do a forum and web search to learn about both methods.
zeb

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DevilUrd wrote:
Didn't work. sorry, but i don't think i understood ur reply quite well..
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Could u pls be a little more detailed?
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