TRACKARC FX / Rotomation & performance matching
Body and character matching starts with the photographed performance. The work connects pose, timing, silhouette and contact to a usable rig and a clear downstream purpose.
The scope follows the shot and the needs of the receiving team. Agree the required accuracy, references and review process before production.
01 / THE WORK
Match the visible body action over the agreed frame range. Occlusion, costume and model proportions influence what can be read from the plate and how the result should be reviewed.
02 / THE WORK
Build the handoff around the rig your team will use. Reference proportions and control behaviour need to be understood before a transfer or detailed matching pass.
TOOLS & WORKFLOW
Each application has a specific role in the work and its review.
RV and pipeline tools support review and delivery. Where the production uses Autodesk Flow Production Tracking, RV integration connects media versions and review notes to the handoff. Application versions, scene scale, lens treatment and delivery formats are agreed for the production.
Start with the service, shot count and deadline. Detailed production materials can follow once confidentiality and transfer requirements are agreed.
| Plates & camera | Frame range, frame rate, plate resolution and the approved tracked camera and lens workflow, where available. |
|---|---|
| Character & rig | The approved character rig, software version, scale, reference pose and any control or export restrictions. |
| Performance reference | Witness cameras, body measurements, reference photographs or useful alternate views, if available. |
| Creative purpose | Whether the motion supports a digital double, interaction, effects or another task, and which body regions and contacts matter most. |
| Review & delivery | The expected silhouette tolerance, handling of hidden action, review milestones and whether editable controls, baked motion or specific exports are required. |
REVIEW BEFORE HANDOFF
Review the performance through the tracked camera: silhouette, timing, shoulder and neck shape, contact and sliding. Rig deformation and model fit should be checked alongside motion; a corrected retarget alone does not prove an exact match to the performer.
EXAMPLE DELIVERY
A project delivery can include the agreed animated rig scene and plate-based review renders, with camera and reference dependencies clearly identified. Formats and rig compatibility are confirmed for the production.
No. Retargeting transfers motion between rigs. Detailed plate matching may still need proportion fitting, pose changes and contact refinement.
Share its application version, control layout, proportions and any restrictions before the work begins. Compatibility and the intended handoff need to be reviewed before confirming the approach.
Visible action guides the match. Witness views and other reference can help resolve obscured regions; interpretation and review expectations should be agreed when that information is missing.