Marking Point

mramish123

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Aug 14, 2021 12:40

Can I place a mark on a subject in video that follows marked area? Example: a red dot on the side of a bird that stays on spot throughout video. I'm wanting to draw arms on a bird frame by frame and want the arm connection point on birds body to be right on so it doesn't look jumpy in final edit

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Aug 14, 2021 15:40

That's what the Motion Tracker tool is for. Selct the clip you want to edit then click on Tools ˅ Motion Tracker.

Click on the "Click to watch tutorial video" pop-up when you first open the tool to learn more about using it. There are also plenty of tutorials here on the forum and on YouTube with different takes on using it.

mramish123

Newbie Joined: Mar 12, 2016 14:57 Messages: 9 Offline

Aug 14, 2021 23:32

Quote That's what the Motion Tracker tool is for. Selct the clip you want to edit then click on Tools ˅ Motion Tracker.

Thanks optodata,

I was trying to use the Motion Tracker tool, but it didn't hold exactly to the chosen spot. Maybe I wasn't using it correctly? I need to mark a spot to add my drawings one frame at a time to look smooth and not jumpy from imperfect placement. I've attached an example. (the red dot would actually be smaller in use covered up by the layer with the arm

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optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Aug 14, 2021 23:43

That's why I suggested the tutorials. Take a look at this discussion first, then use the Help file or tutorial that shows how to manually adjust the tracker if it isn't following closely enough.

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mramish123

Newbie Joined: Mar 12, 2016 14:57 Messages: 9 Offline

Aug 14, 2021 23:47

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That's why I suggested the tutorials. Take a look at this discussion first, then use the Help file or tutorial that shows how to manually adjust the tracker if it isn't following closely enough.

I will do that. It's nice to know that it is possible to do what I need before taking time to watch tutorials. I've already spent many hours taking dead ends for this project. Thanks again for your help!