thanks for your response ken.
i have applied the warp stabilizer but it doesn’t solve the problem, although it does make things smoother initially.
the problem is the conflict between motion paths – the original footage pans right and i am trying to move the object left. this makes a stutter. it looks like the person is constantly bashing into a closed door. or homer simpson continually stepping on racks (if you know the reference?).
right now i am slowing key framing and positioning every frame to try to smooth it out. it is so painfully slow and not that effective. hoping someone knows a better solution so i dont lose my mind!
thanks again!