FCPX Shape Tracker is a planar motion tracking tool created exclusively for Final Cut Pro X. Easily track sections of a video clip and highlight them with a single click. Track forward, track backward, and track multiple objects in a single scene. FCPX Shape Tracker is a Final Cut Pro X exclusive plugin.
Note: This product was formerly known as FCPX Auto Tracker Outline. New controls are only available on MacOS 11.2.2 and FCPX 10.6 and higher.
The M1 version is installed automatically to systems running Mac OS Big Sur or higher.
FCPX Shape Tracker makes tracking any shot an absolute breeze with state of the art motion tracking technology. Completely bypass the tediousness of manual key-framing with automatic tracking from Pixel Film Studios.
Use this basic guide to track and outline. (This tutorial is for an older version of this product.)
FCPX Shape Tracker Instructions
These images provide instructions for using FCPX Shape Tracker in Final Cut Pro. These images can also be found when using the plugin itself by clicking on the Instructions button at the top of the Inspector window.
Additional information
Classification
Elements, Tools
Dimensional
2D, 3D
Function
Animation, Tracking
Style
Universal
Compatibility
M1 Compatible
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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Does FCPX Shape Tracker Include Flicker Controls?
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FCPX Shape Tracker will not feature flicker controls. To achieve the flicker effect shown in the promotional video the user will need to keyframe the opacity of both the outline and fill.
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Does FCPX Shape Tracker Include Text?
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FCPX Shape does not include trackable text.
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What other plugins were used in this video?
ProMap was used in one example in this video.
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How do I have part of my scene masked off with the outline and adjust the opacity of the background so that only the outlined area stays at 100% opacity?
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To isolate a section that you are masking out you first need to drag an FCPX Shape Tracker preset onto the timeline from the Titles library. Apply this directly over your media and then create your mask and track. Once the track data is exported set the Display Mode control in the Published Parameters to either Mask Only or Mask + Outline. Next create a duplicate of the clip you are tracking and place this directly above the first clip and still under the FCPX Shape Tracker preset. Compound the FCPX Shape Tracker preset and the Copy of the clip together. Then on the bottom clip adjust the opacity.
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How do I apply this plugin?
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Minimum Requirements
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Component: Requirement:
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Final Cut Pro: 10.4.7 / 10.6 (M1 Version)
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macOS: Catalina 10.15 / Big Sur 11.2.2 (M1 Version)
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Graphics Card: 2 GB
This plugin is not compatible with Intel Graphics cards (1536mb).