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Motion Tracking

Motion Tracking

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What is motion tracking?

Motion tracking is a video editing technique that follows the movement of objects or people within a video, allowing other elements, like text or effects, to be added in sync with the movement. It’s often used in special effects and augmented reality.

Why is motion tracking good?

Motion tracking is good because it enables precise integration of real-world movements into digital scenes, enhancing the realism of animations and visual effects.

What is the difference between camera tracking and motion tracking?

Camera tracking records the movement of a physical camera to match it with virtual environments. In contrast, motion tracking captures the movement of objects or people for use in digital effects or animation.

What is the difference between motion capture and motion tracking?

Motion capture records the full-body movements of actors for use in animations, while motion tracking focuses on tracking specific objects or points in a scene for visual effects.

Is motion tracking CGI?

Motion tracking is a key component of CGI, as it integrates real-world movements with digital visual effects in computer-generated imagery.

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