we've recently released CamTrackAR our first ios app that uses ar tech to track
your scene as you film on your iphone today we're going over the basics and
showing you how to get the best results with CamTrackAR
we have had such a positive response from CamTrackAR and people are using it
to create all kinds of cool content so to help out here's a look at how to get
started and some top tips for getting the best track possible
since release we've added a couple of new features so if you're wanting to
follow along be sure to grab the latest update and don't forget to subscribe so
that you don't miss any of our future videos let's first take you through the
ui opening the app you'll be greeted by the
recording setup immediately CamTrack begins scanning your scene for surfaces
in the top left of the display the status will be updated until the track
is built this will be displayed by the dark blue
grid on surfaces once it's level the floor plane icon in the bottom right
corner will shift to green and hitting this will lock the floor in
place and the record button on your right is now
active and ready to go depending on what you're filming you may want to disable
the autofocus to prevent it from jumping between different subjects
be sure to have your subject in focus then tap the icon in the bottom left to
disable retap to enable again you're now set to
place an anchor in your scene moving along the surface is a green 2x2
target point this target at an area you want to mark and hit the anchor icon
which is located below the record button if you place this inaccurately you might
want to move the anchor place the target over the anchor and hit
the icon once again those on the subscription or pro version
of camtrak ar will have access to multiple anchor placements
here are some tips for getting the best results during capture consider your
environment on the whole CamTrackAR works better
indoors than it does outside if you need to be outside be sure to get
a flat surface like a road or a pathway to begin the scan keep it
light exposure can also affect the track so
make sure your scene is well lit and not kept in the shadows
this will also affect how secure your anchors are in the scene
texture and depth ar kit finds it difficult to detect surfaces that have
no texture like white walls or mirrors however newer devices with lidar
technology can handle this better scan the scene you should take some time
to scan your location before you start putting anchors down
instead of putting them as you explore this will give CamTrackAR a better
understanding of your environment and extend your floor plan when
recording is completed a pop-up will notify you of the files created and
their location on your phone with an option to continue filming or go
to the files directly these are stored in the CamTrackAR
folders in the files application they're named after the date and time of
the recording every export will include a HitFilm composite file
a blender python script and your footage if you've got either the pro
or subscription plans then you'll also have the .jsx .csv
.json and possibly more coming soon to move the files onto your pc or mac
either share the folder via email store online with icloud or google drive
accounts or transfer over itunes now you have
your footage and files let me show you how to import and use this data time
codes for your compositor of choice can be found in the description
first up is of course HitFilm now of course we had to give you guys the
easiest approach all you need to do is open your HitFilm
composite shot or import into an existing project
and your scene will be opened and ready with any anchors converted to point
layers just import and drag in your footage if
you're using it be sure to set any assets to 3d and parent them to the
corresponding point reset the position and they will snap to
that spot in the scene you can then unparent them if you want
now you're all set and ready to go now we'll show you how to import into
blender in your recording output folder we've provided a python script
this script is a HitFilm composite shot importer you'll need to install this for
your blender project you can do this by going into the edit
tab down to preferences and entering the add-ons option now hit
the install button at the top of the window
go to where you saved your data files and import the blender HitFilm importer
add-on you can now import HitFilm composite
shots as you would footage models and other motion data file import
and select the HitFilm composite shot option
your camera floor plan and markers are now all set
let's take a look at how to import into after effects if you have the pro
or subscription you'll be given access to a .jsx file
this is suitable for importing into adobe after effects
this import is really simple go into the file menu and make your way down to
scripts you'll then want to select the top
option run script file find your jsx file where you saved your
output folder and hit open a composite shot is created for your
project and finally the .csv format if you see yourself as a developer and
want to create your own tools in the pro and subscription bundles we
offer a .csv file that can allow you to view the tracking data in your choice
of reader you can then use this data for your own
projects and needs since CamTrackAR's release we've been
really excited to see what you guys have been creating using the app and we can't
wait to see what you make in the future now that you know these best practices
we'll be reposting our community's work on our instagram so be sure to follow
and consider submitting your own work @fxhome_official we
want to know from you guys what are you most excited to create using CamTrackAR
let us know in the comments thanks for watching be sure to subscribe for more
in the future and we'll see you all in the next video