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Foundational knowledge for camera tracking
Explore essential articles that build a strong foundation in camera tracking and matchmoving, connecting real-world production knowledge with practical techniques for precise, reliable results in PFTrack and beyond.
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PFTrack Hardware Guide
Get the very best from PFTrack with our in-depth 2026 hardware guide. We detail optimised configurations for macOS, Windows, and Linux to ensure your workflows stay fast, responsive, and cost-effective.
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Adam Hawkes
Precision in a Click: PFTrack Camera Sensor Database
In matchmoving, speed and sub-pixel accuracy clash. Manually entering camera data is slow, requiring spec searches, active area checks, and hoping online info is reliable. The Camera Sensor Database fundamentally changes this workflow.
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Adam Hawkes
Sensor Size: A Practical Guide for Camera Tracking
Explores the intricacies of sensor size and demystifies key terminology to help you with your camera tracking projects.
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Adam Hawkes
Why you need to know about distortion calibration
What is lens distortion, and what is distortion calibration? Why is it crucial for your camera tracking and visual effects workflow?
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Simon Gibson
The How and Why of Feature Tracking in PFTrack
What’s the difference between automatic and manual tracking? Which is better? When should I use one instead of the other?
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Adam Hawkes
Types of camera movement explained
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.
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Camera angles and shot sizes explained
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.
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