Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I find this Plugin Inside FCPX?
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Can I use the tracker on an external monitor?.
No, the tracker should always be on the main screen of your iMac or Laptop.
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What type of footage is best for this plugin?
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- Subject must be well defined and in sharp focus.
- Subject must have high contrast in relation to surroundings.
- If there are a lot of brightness or blur changes in the footage, the tracking will not work properly.
- We recommend shooting at a high frame to reduce motion blur in the footage.
- For a more complex track, we recommend placing a small tracking marker physically on the object at defined points. This will increase accuracy in the tracker. .
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Is this plugin 4K compatible?
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Yes, you can use this plugin in 4K and HD 1920 x 1080 resolution.
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Is it possible to track something shot in portrait mode?
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No, the plugin can only track footage shot in 4K or HD 1920 x 1080p.
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Why is the tracker not applying properly?
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Your subject may not be tracked if it is a screen with a reflective surface. The contents of the reflective screen are moving at a different rate than the rest of the room, and will therefore not track properly.
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How do I add text to the tracked surface?
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To add text simply input a transparent PNG image into the drop zone or place a title layer on your timeline with your desired text, make it a compound clip, then apply the compound clip to the drop zone.
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Why is this plugin not tracking my green screen?
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If you green screen has nothing inside of it, it will not track properly. The reason this is happening is that you are trying to track a plane that has no well-defined features. We recommend that any planar surface you are tracking has well-defined features, with a lot of contrast. For example, a green screen with markers on it will improve the track. A surface with well-defined texture is best.
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What is included in this package?
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This plugin includes the Pixel Film Studios proprietary motion tracking technology that lets you track an object with an image or the video you desire.
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What is the difference between FCPX Auto Tracker Perspective and FCPX Auto Tracker?
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The difference between these two is what they designed to track. The Auto Tracker works best when tracking a specific object, such as a football. The perspective tracker works best when tracking planar surfaces, such as a wall.
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Why are the tracking controls grayed out?
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The controls are defaulted this way until you move the on-screen controls for the plugin. Once you move the controls they will no longer be grayed out.
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