Ross Shain
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I do not know if we have tested 2K DNX files, so you “may” have to convert to image sequence.
Can you please contact support@imagineersystems.com?
We would like to get a test file from you.Thanks,
RossRoss Shain
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Note that mocha AE CC that is bundled with Adobe Creative Cloud now has a much improved Dopesheet keyframe editor to navigate, copy, paste and retime keyframes.
Ross Shain
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Yes – as Roland suggests, you need to track 1 plane in mocha. The water is obviously moving on a different plane than the clouds in the background and will throw off your track.
I would suggest tracking just the clouds in a smaller shape if you are trying to do sky replacement.
mocha V3 has a 3D solver in which the user tracks multiple planes, than does a camera solve on the selected planes, but first you need to get a good grasp of how planar tracking works.
Best,
RossRoss Shain
Imagineer Systems
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mocha AE bundled with After Effects CC supports Red. If you are not running AE CC, you can upgrade to mocha AE v3 for $195 here:
https://webshop.imagineersystems.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=217Ross Shain
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When you paste from mocha AE to After Effects there are 2 options:
Paste> Will paste the mocha shape plug-in. The mask handles are not visible BUT the variable feathering from mocha AE is supported.
Paste>paste mocha mask Will convert the mocha shape data to AE masks, so you will see the mask tool itself.
Ross Shain
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It sounds like you want both the tracked data from mocha AE and the animated mask for the dress shape.
You can export both 2D tracking and masks out of mocha AE and paste to AE layers. The tracking will be flat 2.5D, corner pin so if you want distortions to match fabric, you could look into FreeForm or other warping options. Also mocha Pro adds a mesh warper to bend and distort inserts.
I would suggest watching some mocha tutorials and you can also email mocha support if you wanted specific instructions.
support: https://www.imagineersystems.com/contact_form
videos for mocha AE masking tips: https://www.imagineersystems.com/videos?tagFilter=masking&sortBy=Newest
cheers,
RossRoss Shain
Imagineer Systems
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mocha Pro always renders uncompressed internally. It is up to the user to decide how you want to “export” the rendered clip.
When you render in mocha Pro, it automatically by default will render to your “Results” folder.
You could take your rendered image sequence from there OR Use the File>Export Rendered Clips command to export to various options, such as a Quicktime format of choice.
Hope this helps.
-Ross
Ross Shain
Imagineer Systems
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Hey Pedro,
Yes – mocha Pro v3 has the 3D camera solve and can also be used for 3D object track.The key is first tracking at least 2 or more planes (rigid non moving planes like set, floor, walls, etc). Next, do a camera solve on selected planes.
Lastly, before you export your solve, do a 2D track on the moving object.
Now when you export your selected layers (including the motion object layer) out of the 3D solve module, you will get 3D nulls for all the layers including the moving object.
This video shows a moving object 3D track with mocha Pro v3:
https://vimeo.com/50599990Note – mocha AE v3 also includes the 3D camera solve as well.
Hope this helps,
-RossRoss Shain
Imagineer Systems
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The AdjustTrack module in mocha AE is designed to fix drift and will be the tool to help solve this.
First, I would make sure that you are getting the best track data. mocha AE can track out of focus areas, just make sure to draw a shape around the monitor and any other elements on screen that are moving on the “same relative plane”. There are many techniques to getting a good mocha solve and the most important is understanding what planar tracking is and how to take advantage of its power.
After you get a track, you use the AdjustTrack module in mocha AE (or mochaPro) to set secondary keyframes that are used to correct drift. I would recommend checking out some of these tutorials:
https://www.imagineersystems.com/videos?tagFilter=adjust+track&sortBy=NewestBest,
RossRoss Shain
Imagineer Systems
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Quick note. If you have the selected mocha shape layer on your clipboard there are 2 ways to paste masking data from the bundled mocha AE to After Effects CS6 or CC.
1. Edit>paste will paste the mocha shape plug-in. (mocha shape is included with AE or free from Imagineersystems.com). mocha shape will rasterize the roto mask layer and can carry across variable edge feathering from mocha AE.
2. Edit>paste>mocha mask. This will convert the mocha shape layer to an AE mask. In general this option is better for speed and performance. However, the edge feathering does not come across.
Best,
RossRoss Shain
Imagineer Systems
http://www.imagineersystems.com