In this article, we focus purely on the lens, a component many consider to be the most influential factor in a film's look. But how does it influence the way we matchmove?
Matchmoving is becoming more and more of an automated process of tracking and solving. But there are still cases where the keen eye of the matchmove artist can save time by spotting potential issues that could derail your tracks and solve them.
In this article, we examine some of the camera acquisition types commonly used for film, television, and VR and outline some key factors and limitations that can make a seemingly straightforward matchmove take much longer than expected.