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Tracking the Motion of Objects in Videos

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To track the motion of a specific object in a video clip, do this:

1.Select a video clip on the timeline and then select Tools > Motion Tracker.

2.In the Motion Tracker window, if required, use the player controls or drag the Motion Tracker timeline slider to the position in your video clip where you want to begin tracking the object and then click .

Note: if you want to track the object for the entire duration of the clip, you do not have to use the mark in and out buttons.
 

3.Ensure the video is paused and then place the tracker selection box over the object you want to track by dragging and resizing it.

4.If required, find the position in the video where you want the tracking to stop and then click .

5.Add some title text, a media clip, or effect that will move with the tracked object. See Adding Motion Tracking Effects for more information.

6.Click the Track button to track the object and apply the effect. See Adding and Editing Trackers for more detailed information on this and how to edit them once added.

Note: you can track more than one object, or add multiple effects to one object by adding multiple trackers. Click the button if you only want to track the object's movement for only one frame of video.