Resources & Learning Links
Scripts
PySide2 Example Script
This is an example PySide2 script. It allows you to select any node in your project from the popup window.
Export Discreet Ascii Trackers
This script exports each tracker in your project as a separate ASCII file, providing precise frame-by-frame coordinates.
Lock Object Motion script
This script can be used to transfer the motion from a moving object geometry track to a camera, keeping the object locked in position in the first frame.
Postshot export script
This is an experimental export script for exporting cameras and points from PFTrack 24.12.19 and later to Jawset Postshot for Gaussian Splat training.
Presets
Tracking Trees: Solver Presets
A selection of tracking tree presets showing how to solve your camera using a mix of different nodes, ranging from simple to more complex configurations.
Tracking Trees: Basic Presets
A couple of basic tracking trees designed for simple camera tracking and object-solving tasks. These trees offer an efficient starting point for common tasks, allowing you to work quickly and effectively.
Learning Articles
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.
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?
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?
Types of camera movement explained
Knowledge of camera movement, shot size, and angle is essential for all skilled matchmove artists.
Camera angles and shot sizes explained
This article will help you identify and communicate the type of shot you have been assigned.
Understanding lenses & camera tracking
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?
5 Issues that Could Derail Your Camera Tracking
How to spot potential issues that could derail your tracks and how you can solve them.
Camera sensors and their effect on matchmoving
In this article, we examine some of the camera acquisition types and outline some key factors and limitations that can make a seemingly straightforward matchmove take much longer than expected.
Tutorials
Start here - Learn to track in 5 minutes or less.
In this PFTrack tutorial, you will auto-track and deliver a shot like a pro in less than five minutes.
Tutorial 01 - Introduction to PFTrack & creating a project
Learn how to create your first project, import example clips, and get a brief tour of the UI.
Tutorial 02 - The basics of tracking & solving a clip
Learn the basics of how to automatically track and solve an example clip to enhance your VFX skills.
Tutorial 03 - Aligning the camera & exporting
In this video, we'll cover how to reorient your virtual camera, correctly scale your 3D scene, and export your completed 3D scene.
Tutorial 04: A Closer Look at Tracking and Solving Issues
Learn how to refine your solved camera using these essential techniques. Learn how to manage moving objects using masks, calibrate the camera.