Yes I select the layer I want to track in both the timeline and in the project layers tab. This is what is selected when I go to start the autotrack: https://imgur.com/asnAqOR
Oh, that very well may be. Do you suggest that I select my desired layer and paste the keyframes at the beginning of the entire composition (even if the layer does not span this area)? I will try this tomorrow when I have access to my computer.