Avoid recording identifiers.
Avoid recording identifiers.
Motion 5 seems uncertain about its capabilities, but since Apple likely simplified the software, tracking features may be missing. You could attempt manual work, though it requires significant effort to execute well. The best approach depends on your specific goals. Rotoscoping isn't recommended, and motion tracking for text might work with a solid reference point.
Monitoring keywords is straightforward and I’ve done it several times before. So far, I’ve worked frame by frame, which can take a few hours on a short 2-minute 60FPS clip. If Apple doesn’t offer motion tracking, should I just invest in Adobe CC? I do need to edit videos since I’m the school’s video editor.
Consider asking your school for funding. I believe if you understand the software and can generate income from it, it’s worthwhile. ~$20 a month for professional-grade software is affordable. However, if you’re not compensated, it’s just a loss of your own resources. You might try obtaining a trial version of After Effects, completing your project, and it could meet your needs.
My school is receiving the complete Adobe Suite next year, so right now I’m just using what’s available. I’m pretty sure I could work with the school account feature, though it seems to function on a single username and password for everyone. At the moment, it looks like we’re going frame by frame.
Yeah, you could search for Fusion which should be free. It's similar to Nuke which runs on a node architecture rather than layers like After Effects. This makes it non-destructive and quite powerful. Plus, good luck! I can relate to the frustration of manually tracking thousands of frames by hand—even with top cameras like RED, some companies still struggle to capture scenes effectively.