What’s the difference between automatic and manual tracking? Which is better? When should I use one instead of the other?

Knowledge of camera movement, shot size, and angle is essential for all skilled matchmove artists. When directors, editors, and cameramen refer to particular types of camera shots, the terminology can sound like a foreign language if you’re unfamiliar.

Understanding the language used for shot size/camera angles and combining them with the terms used for camera motion can help you identify and communicate the type of shot you have been assigned.