User manual

Tracking Basics

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We draw our shape around the feature we wish to track :

Ellipse shape drawn around our car "feature" we will track

Shape Tips

It is often possible to keep the shape simple (rectangle, ellipse). Any

matte/mask the track creates will usually be softened such that it

properly merges into our shot and does not stand out in an artificial way.

Create the shape to cover the entire feature area of interest with some

head-room. Try and extend the shape a bit beyond the feature area.

Once the shape is drawn, the DVO Tracking controls are enabled.

To track the feature forwards to the end of the shot, press the track forwards

button (as shown above).

If the Feature Points button is enabled, two or more feature points will appear

inside the shape as we start playing the shot, tracking as we go.