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Planar Tracking
Planar Tracking is a video editing and visual effects technique for tracking the movement of flat surfaces within a video. It precisely follows objects on a two-dimensional plane, such as billboards or screens, and allows for advanced integration and manipulation of video elements. This tool is ideal for tasks such as license plate obscuring or billboard replacement.
This guide explains how to use Planar Tracking in your videos on Windows:
Index
Step 1: Import and Add Media Files to the Timeline
Open the application on your computer, import your media files into Wondershare Filmora, and add them to the timeline.
Step 2: Locate Planar Tracking
Method 1: Double-click the clip on the timeline to open the editing panel. Navigate to Video > Basic and click the button next to Planar Tracking to activate the feature.
Method 2: Click the AI Tracking Tools icon on the toolbar above the timeline, then select Planar Tracking.
Method 3: Click Tools in the top menu bar, then choose Video > Planar Tracking.
Step 3: Select a Planar Tracker
There are two Planar Tracker modes available, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your needs:
Auto Planar Tracker Mode
Select and Adjust Tracking Points
Click "Auto mode" on the panel. In the preview window, select the target you want to track and adjust the four tracking points accordingly.
Start Tracking
Click Start to begin tracking once you have adjusted the tracking points.
This will enter rendering mode, which only supports rendering a single clip on the timeline.
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During this process, the clip on the timeline will be grayed out and will not be selectable or movable.Preview Tracking Points
After tracking is complete, play the video on the timeline to ensure the four tracking points follow the target object correctly. You can make single-frame adjustments to some inaccurate results.
You can choose to hide or show the tracker in the settings panel.
Advanced Planar Tracker Mode
Select and Adjust Tracking Points
Click Advanced mode on the panel. In the preview window, select the target you want to track and adjust the four tracking points.
You can also adjust the accuracy level in the panel.
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The higher the precision, the longer the processing time.Start Tracking
You have four options to choose from. Select the one that best suits your video clips to start tracking. For footage with significant shaking, it is recommended to use frame-by-frame analysis. You can click anywhere in the software to stop the tracking process.
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During this process, only the tracked clip and tracking box will be displayed in the player. The timeline will be greyed out, highlighting only the tracked clip.Preview Tracking Points
After tracking is complete, play the video on the timeline to verify that the four tracking points are correctly following the target object. You can choose to hide or show the tracker in the panel.
For any unsatisfactory parts of the tracking results, you can adjust and re-analyze starting from the frame where the error first appeared. For videos with significant shaking, you can even use the frame-by-frame analysis method, adjusting one frame at a time, to ensure perfect tracking results.
Step 4: Select Linked Elements
You can link elements by importing media from computer, selecting timeline clips, or applying mosaics.
Timeline Clip: After adding videos or images to the timeline, use the dropdown menu to select the clip above the current one.
Import Media: Click "Import from Computer" to add local videos and images.
Mosaic: Click "Add a mosaic" and apply it.
Once an element is linked, it will be marked with a “link” icon. Add “Corner Pin” properties to the linked clip.
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