The Pixel Farm PFTrack V4.1R1

Firstly it is important to know what PFTrack is not. PFTrack is not
merely another single purpose match moving application. It is much
more than that. Certainly PFTrack enables computer generated effects
to be exactly matched with film or video sequences no matter what
their resolution. PFTrack is also a comprehensive suite of analysis
technologies designed to extract both detailed camera information
and pixel motion data from video and film sequences and allow this
data to be fully utilised within a post-production environment.

Where PFTrack stands head and shoulders above the crowd is its
comprehensive range of tools and its common-sense approach to
dealing with complex workflow issues and data management. These
include the handling of proxy image resolutions, manipulation of
image data and batch processing of tracked shots over a cross
platform network, allowing multiple shots to be accessed and
processed simultaneously. The philosophy behind data produced by
PFTrack is æanalyse once use many timesÆ. PFTrack allows the user
to work with camera, pixel and geometric data within a fully
collaborative environment. Once the data has been generated, it is
available to provide a single reference source for multiple
operations. Since everyone working on a project will be using the
same data (from 3D animators to the 2D compositors) consistency
throughout a project is guaranteed. This delivers improved results
along with time and cost savings and removes the need for multiple
clip processing. The optical flow data can be used to retime shots
or produce motion blur while the camera data is used for match moving
computer generated animation.

PFTrack, in conjunction with other Pixel Farm products, has been
designed with first hand knowledge of digital content production and
management in film and television. It addresses practical problems
of logistics and production workflow within a post facility as well
as generating the data required to get your job done.