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Tracking a lightsaber using Analyze Motion and Replicator
I’m trying to create a lightsaber effect in Apple Motion.
As source material, I have a video a lightsaber with two tracking points taped on. I used Analyze Motion with some manual fixing (BTW1: can I manually add tracking points?):
My first approach was using the Line tool in Motion, but gave that up since a line is made out of a center point, not two points. From this thread I got inspired to try a point/circle and Replicator instead.
My current approach is this:
* Replicator itself has position 0/0.
* Replicator Start Point is Link:ed to Track 1 in Analyze Motion (BTW2: why do I have two “Result” under Track 1 and Track 2?).
* Replicator End Point is Link:ed to Track 2 in Analyze Motion.Then I get this:
It’s almost there, but as you can see I have an offset, and it’s not a straight X/Y offset that I easily can fix, looks more circular. Any ideas?
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Update: I did a second attempt with the Line tool:
- Changed the Anchor Point to start of the line.
- Changed position to match the base of the lightsaber in the video.
- Used Match Move with my previous tracking points.
Current results:
Much better starting point, but I’m happy for any feedback you might have on my approach!
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Did you already check YouTube. There are plenty of videos explaining how to do a cool light saber effect.
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