CHAPTER 8

 

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Motion Tracking

Visual effects compositing requires the integration of CG elements, matte paintings, and similar artwork with live-action film or video. Because camera motion is often present, as well as the motion of characters and props, it’s necessary to create corresponding motion paths. In Nuke, you can apply these paths to static elements and thus give them matching movement.

This chapter includes the following critical information:

•   Motion tracking and matchmoving

•   Corner pin tracking

•   Plate stabilization and jitter addition

Motion Tracking Overview

Motion tracking is the process by which the motion of a pattern ...

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