Matchmove & Camera Tracking

3D camera and object tracking that locks CG to live action.

Accurate camera solves, object tracks and rotomation — the foundation for seamless CG integration.

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Matchmove Outsourcing

A Solid Foundation for Every CG Shot.

RotoEdge provides camera and object tracking that reconstructs live-action camera movement, creating a solid foundation for CGI integration and photorealistic visual effects.

We also handle rotomation — performance-driven animation for character, object and camera match — so CG elements follow the action in the plate.

What We Track

Camera, Objects and Performance.

  • 01

    Camera tracking

    3D camera solves that reproduce the live-action move for CG and set extensions.

  • 02

    Object tracking

    Moving props, vehicles and set pieces tracked so CG can attach to them.

  • 03

    Scene reconstruction

    Scene layout and lens distortion handled so CG sits correctly in the plate.

  • 04

    Rotomation

    Performance-driven animation for character, object and camera match.

What’s Included

Matchmove Deliverables.

Each shot is scoped with you before work starts, and tracking data is delivered in the format your pipeline requires.

  • Camera tracking
  • Object tracking
  • Scene reconstruction
  • Lens distortion calibration
  • Survey & reference matching
  • Production-ready tracking data
Used in
  • Feature films
  • Television & streaming
  • Commercials
  • Digital content
To quote accurately, it helps to have
  • Plates or a sample of the footage, and the frame ranges
  • Camera and lens information from set, where available
  • Lens grids, survey data or set measurements, where available
  • What will be added in CG, and your delivery format and deadline
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How We Work

From Plate to Solved Camera.

The same five-stage pipeline on every project, with quality control before delivery.

  1. 01
    Discovery & planning

    Understand the brief

    What will be added in CG, the timeline and your pipeline requirements.

  2. 02
    Shot preparation

    Gather the data

    Plates, camera information and references are reviewed before tracking.

  3. 03
    Production

    Track and solve

    Camera and object tracks, lens distortion and scene layout.

  4. 04
    Quality assurance

    Check the solve

    Tracks are reviewed for accuracy across the full shot.

  5. 05
    Final delivery

    Deliver securely

    Tracking data is delivered securely, ready for your CG team.

FAQ

Matchmove Questions.

What is the difference between matchmove and rotomation?

Matchmove recreates the camera (and moving objects) in 3D so CG lines up with the plate. Rotomation animates a digital character or object to match a performer’s movement frame by frame. We provide both.

What camera information should we send?

Any camera and lens information recorded on set, plus lens grids, survey data or set measurements where available. If some of it is missing, tell us what you have and we’ll advise.

Can you also roto, paint and composite the shot?

Yes — matchmove is often part of a wider shot that includes rotoscoping, paint & cleanup and compositing.

How do you keep client footage confidential?

We work under Non-Disclosure Agreements and secure production workflows, so client assets stay confidential at every stage.

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