How To MOTION TRACK Objects In Davinci Resolve

Davinci Made Simple

7 Aug 202300:52

Summary

TLDRThis tutorial demonstrates how to track moving objects in DaVinci Resolve using the Fusion page. It guides users through activating the planner tracker, setting the motion tracking to hybrid point translation, and selecting the object for tracking. The process includes expanding operation mode to stabilize the tracked object and adjusting the frame to eliminate black edges, ensuring a seamless visual experience.

Takeaways

🎬 Start by opening DaVinci Resolve and navigating to the Fusion page.
🔎 Use the select tool by pressing Ctrl and Space to bring up the menu.
🔍 Search for 'planner tracker' in the search bar to find the tool.
📌 Add the planner tracker to your project by clicking on ADD.
⏩ Move the timeline slider to the desired starting point for motion tracking.
🔄 Set the tracker by going to Controls and selecting 'Set' under 'Pattern'.
🔑 Choose 'Hybrid Point' from the dropdown menu for the tracking method.
🔄 Under 'Motion', select 'Translation' for the type of motion tracking.
📐 Draw a square box around the object you want to track in the video.
🔁 Initiate the tracking process, which will continue to the end of the video.
📐 After tracking, expand 'Operation Mode' and select 'Stabilize'.
🖼️ To correct the black edges resulting from the tracking, zoom in until they are no longer visible.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?
-The main topic of the video script is how to track moving objects in DaVinci Resolve using the Fusion page and the Planar Tracker tool.
How do you access the Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve?
-You access the Fusion page by going down and clicking on Fusion in DaVinci Resolve.
What is the purpose of holding Ctrl and pressing space in the script?
-Holding Ctrl and pressing space is to bring up the select tool menu in DaVinci Resolve.
How do you find the Planar Tracker in DaVinci Resolve?
-You find the Planar Tracker by typing 'planner tracker' in the search bar and then clicking on ADD.
What is the first step after adding the Planar Tracker to begin motion tracking?
-The first step is to move the timeline slider to the position where you want to begin motion tracking.
What does 'set under pattern expand the track' refer to in the script?
-It refers to selecting the 'hybrid point' from the dropdown menu under 'pattern expand the track' in the controls.
What type of motion should be selected for the Planar Tracker?
-The type of motion that should be selected for the Planar Tracker is 'translation'.
How do you define the area for the Planar Tracker to track?
-You define the area by clicking and dragging a square box around the object you want to track.
What button should be clicked to initiate the tracking process to the end of the video?
-The button to click to initiate tracking to the end of the video is not explicitly named in the script, but it is implied to be the one that starts the tracking process.
What happens after the tracking is complete in terms of the video frame?
-After the tracking is complete, DaVinci Resolve may cut off the frames to make the tracked object fit inside the screen, resulting in black edges.
How can you correct the issue of black edges appearing after tracking?
-You can correct the issue by zooming in on the video until the black edges of the frame are no longer visible.
What is the role of the 'operation mode' and 'stabilize' in the tracking process?
-The 'operation mode' and 'stabilize' are used after the tracking is completed to ensure the tracked object remains stable and fits properly within the video frame.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 Motion Tracking in DaVinci Resolve

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to initiate motion tracking in DaVinci Resolve using the Fusion tab. It instructs the user to select the Planar Tracker tool from the search bar, set the tracking parameters to 'hybrid point' and 'translation', and then to select the object for tracking. The process involves moving the timeline slider to the desired starting point, drawing a square around the object, and initiating the tracking to the end of the video. After tracking, the user is guided to expand the operation mode to 'stabilize' and to zoom in on the edit screen to remove any black edges that may have been introduced during the tracking process.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is a professional video editing software that offers a comprehensive suite of tools for color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production. In the context of the video, it is the primary platform where the user is being guided to perform motion tracking, a technique used to follow the movement of an object throughout a video sequence.

💡Fusion

Fusion is a node-based compositing software integrated within DaVinci Resolve, used for creating advanced visual effects and motion graphics. The script mentions accessing Fusion to begin the process of tracking moving objects, indicating its role in the video's focus on motion tracking.

💡Motion Tracking

Motion tracking is a technique used in video post-production to track the movement of objects within a scene. It allows for the precise manipulation of visual elements relative to the tracked object. In the script, the process of motion tracking is central to the tutorial, with the user being guided through the initial steps of setting up a tracker.

💡Planner Tracker

The 'Planner Tracker' is a specific tool within DaVinci Resolve's Fusion tab used for tracking objects in a video. The script instructs the user to search for and add this tool to begin the motion tracking process, highlighting its importance in the video's instructional content.

💡Hybrid Point

Hybrid Point is a tracking method that combines the features of both a camera tracker and a point tracker, providing a robust solution for tracking objects. In the script, the user is directed to select 'hybrid point' from the dropdown menu, emphasizing its use in the motion tracking process.

💡Translation

In the context of motion tracking, 'translation' refers to the movement of an object from one position to another within the frame. The script mentions selecting 'translation' under the motion settings, indicating that the focus is on tracking the object's horizontal and vertical movement.

💡Operation Mode

Operation Mode in DaVinci Resolve's Fusion refers to the different modes available for manipulating the tracked data. The script mentions expanding the 'operation mode' and selecting 'stabilize', which is a process used to remove unwanted camera movement and ensure that the tracked object remains stable within the frame.

💡Stabilize

Stabilization is the process of smoothing out shaky footage to create a more professional and polished look. In the script, after motion tracking is completed, the user is instructed to select 'stabilize' to ensure the object remains within the frame without any jitter or camera shake.

💡Zoom In

Zooming in is the action of adjusting the view to magnify the image or video frame. The script advises the user to 'zoom in enough' to eliminate the black edges that DaVinci Resolve adds during the stabilization process, demonstrating a final step in refining the motion tracking result.

💡Black Edges

Black edges appear in the frame when the video is stabilized and the original frame size is adjusted to fit the tracked object. The script mentions these 'black edges' as something to be corrected by zooming in, illustrating a common issue and its solution in video post-production.

Highlights

Introduction to tracking moving objects in DaVinci Resolve using Fusion.

Accessing the Fusion tab to initiate the tracking process.

Using the select tool menu with a keyboard shortcut.

Searching for the 'planner tracker' within the Fusion interface.

Adding the planner tracker to the Fusion timeline.

Setting the start point for motion tracking on the timeline.

Setting up the pattern search and selecting the hybrid point tracking method.

Configuring the motion tracking to focus on translation.

Selecting the object for tracking by drawing a square box around it.

Initiating the tracking process to follow the object throughout the video.

Completing the tracking and preparing for stabilization.

Expanding operation mode to access stabilization settings.

Correcting the framing issue caused by object tracking.

Zooming in to eliminate black edges resulting from tracking adjustments.

Finalizing the stabilization to ensure the object fits within the frame.