Slightly OT: AE Tracker2Mask

This is slightly OT, as this forum is about NLEs, but Track2Mask has been great, so I thought it is worth a mention here. What the script does is that it allows you to track a shot and attach the tracking data to a mask by selecting the mask and selecting the tracker. Very easy and very affordable (name your own price).

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You don't need this. mocahAE (that comes free with AE) should be used for tracking shapes. You simply copy the data to the clipboard and paste it to a NULL in AE. That null then can be the parent to your mask. You can also copy the SHAPE DATA to the clipboard, in AE make a white solid layer and paste the SHAPE DATA to that, now you can now use this SHAPE DATA layer as an Alpha Matte.

mochaAE and mochaPRO are the best tools for planar tracking...period.

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Sometimes I like to use a mask without having use shape objects and track mattes.



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OK then...enjoy Adobe CC "Mask Tracker":

video: [tv.adobe.com]

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Yes! I know! It's as if they were reading my mind!



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I just jumped on the CC bandwagon...as much as I dislike the (ONLY) payment option, I simply MUST HAVE these amazing tools. They got me.

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Hey there grafixjoe,
Glad you got the CC. I know it's not that palatable for you, but I think you'll soon see that the features you get with the package are going to be worth it in the long run. Of course, please let us know if there's anything you'd like to see in AE by filing a feature request: [www.adobe.com]

Cheers,
Kevin

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I have already posted a request Kevin: Eliminate forced monthly payments with a cancellation penalty (especially for loyal users of 10 years or more)

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