Chris and Trish Meyer post a look at using the new Refine Edge Tool in the soon-to-be released Creative Could version of After Effects, and particularly look at keying hair and more WITHOUT the use of a green-screen.
One of the biggest new features in the next version of After Effects is the Refine Edge tool
This is a great look at the process for the new tool, citing some caveats when working with Refine Edge, working off an After Effects version from March, and Chris and Trish Meyer do note that while using the Refine Edge Tool and learning more through experience, it has already proven to be a very useful tool. Check out the article for Using the new Refine Edge Tool in After Effects CC, Keying hair (and more) without a greenscreen over at PVC here.