If File asks for Password Use :- GFXInspire.com - [HEADING=1]Mastering Track Adjustments: A Brief Overview[/HEADING] Unlock the potential of Lockdown with a seamless workflow for track adjustments. Here's a quick guide to refining your video tracks:
- Repositioning Points:
- Drag any point that deviates from its intended position back to where it should be.
- Utilize "Strike Track All" for enhanced refinement by incorporating additional alteration point data.
- Detecting Slides:
- Observe the footage for any slides that may occur.
- Repeat the refinement process as needed.
- Deleting Unnecessary Data:
- Maintain a clean track by deleting keyframes for points that are no longer visible.
- Use "Delete Left Keyframes" and "Delete Right Keyframes" to manage tracks on either side.
- Tracking Behind Overlapping Objects:
- Pixels with less than 50% opacity conclude any tracks they touch.
- Handle overlapping objects by creating adjustment points before and after the obstruction.
- Manual Net Adjustment:
- Draw your net manually to adapt to natural boundaries in your footage.
- Customize the net geometry for optimal deformation, especially in scenarios like mouth openings or 3D imports.
[HEADING=1]Advanced Mesh Controls: Unveiling the Power of Lockdown[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Creating and Adjusting the Mesh:[/HEADING]
- Connect points by selecting one and Ctrl-Shift-Clicking another.
- Disable a connection by Alt-clicking on the corresponding border.
- Draw a line to delete all borders in its path by Alt-shift-clicking and dragging.
- Utilize "Auto-Triangulate Mesh" for comprehensive triangulation and "Clear Mesh" to remove the entire mesh.
[HEADING=2]Handling Out-of-Frame Points:[/HEADING]
- Manage points that leave the frame or get covered by other objects.
- Use the "Create Lockdown Graphics Composition" button to generate a stabilized replica and still frame.
- Adjust or paint directly onto the stabilized video layer within the Lockdown Pre-comp.
[HEADING=2]Undoing the Lockdown Process:[/HEADING]
- Press "Undo Lockdown" to revert the process and refine tracking points further.
[HEADING=1]Advanced Controls: Navigating the Lockdown Plugin[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Stabilized vs. Unstabilized:[/HEADING]
- Toggle between stabilized and unstabilized states based on your editing needs.
- Useful for copying and pasting Lockdown results for an unstabilized composition.
[HEADING=2]Rendering Mesh and Edges:[/HEADING]
- Showcase or hide your mesh and edges for comprehensive assessment.
- Use "Render Edges" to display or conceal borders when the mesh is visible.
[HEADING=2]Fine-Tuning Point Display:[/HEADING]
- Adjust the point radius in pixels to determine their size within the composition.
- Use "Select All Points" for a holistic selection or "Internalize/Externalize Selected Points" for focused control.
[HEADING=2]Mesh and Keyframe Management:[/HEADING]
- "Clear Mesh" to remove all geometry and reassess the track.
- Manage externalized points for manual editing with "Externalized Points" dropdown.
- Set a reference keyframe for internal keyframe time alignment.
[HEADING=1]Stay Updated with Latest Changes:[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New Features:[/HEADING]
- Free Version Release: A new free version of Lockdown offers 1 and 2 point tracking for all users.
- Auto-import C4D File: The plugin now auto-imports your Cinema 4D file into After Effects upon creation with Lockdown.
- GPU Acceleration: Experience GPU acceleration for 3D features in After Effects UI.
- Nudge Function: Adjust points with keyboard hotkeys (WASD).
- Time Navigation Hotkeys: 'J' and 'K' move between keyframes, their midpoints, and the start/end of the shot.
[HEADING=2]Bug Fixes and Changes:[/HEADING]
- Various bug fixes and improvements in rendering, UI, and performance.
- Reduced plugin binary file size significantly (around 90MB).
- Trial version allows unrestricted 1 and 2-point tracking for all users.
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