CamTrackAR Guide #1: Getting Started | FREE 3D Camera Tracker for iOS

[@FXhome]

FAQ - CamTrackAR for Android? Please note that the reason CamTrackAR can only be used on iOS devices currently is down to the AR camera data we are able to pull from Apple’s hardware technology. We started with ARKit, which is amazingly good, and we are actively talking to Google about the best way forward for Android - so stay tuned!

[@caesium_]

yesss the waiting for the android version!!!!!

[@MartinReznicek]

wow it is really great news because actually is the only commercial alternative, thanks!

[@KiraMakogon]

Amazing news. Looking forward for it!

[@williamhalsted4]

Awesome! I'll be waiting for the Android version.

[@ifeellikeiwasborntoloveya6547]

woooooooo!! pls come to android!! you guys are dope

[@Joshua-iz1go]

Create settings that let me attach the device to my cinema camera to export as tracking data for any camera and you really have something.

[@minotaurgaming9674]

Can I just record the camera tracking data instead of the visual? That way I can mount my phone to my dslr and track camera data that way?

[@ayamemcpherson8139]

It's really breathtaking looking at the accuracy and how much time this saves instead of manually camera tracking!

[@FXhome]

That's great to hear! Do you mind if we use this quote in some of our marketing materials? - Javert

[@AnimeZone247]

@@FXhome can yall make an actual 3D planar tracking plugin with this technology for use for compositing programs

[@alaskavfxfilmer]

ISO and Shutter control PLEEEESE! so far that's the only hesitation I have about buying the full version. absolutely amazing bit of tech!

[@FXhome]

Thanks for the suggestion! - Javert

[@ODONATACINEMA]

HI! i dont understand how export USDZ from 3d max with textures. I apply USD material for object, add bitmap texture for this, but after export model have not texture in preview, please help

[@bantertv9332]

To get over the HD recording limitation, could you mount the iOS device to your normal camera and shoot with that but take the tracking data from your App to use it with the video from your normal camera to chroma key and composite in unreal?

[@antoniomarchante8349]

@@Cinematoginsanantonio I was looking for something like this, an app that used the phone as a tracking probe, so that you could mount your phone on the camera and then export the tracking info to any 3d program, or in real time for Unreal engine. From what I see in this video you can export the camera as .fbx so it seems its possible.

[@TheDrunksInATree]

has anyone tried this?

[@sharazkhan4878]

@@TheDrunksInATree I think Film Riot guys tried this and I heard but haven’t checked yet but they are saying it has 4K support now?? So let us know as not had time to check this

[@sharazkhan4878]

@@TheDrunksInATree the huge hub systems is the way to go really, that way you get everything else, focus tracking, zoom, and camera tracking amongst other pros

[@sharazkhan4878]

@@TheDrunksInATree HIVE

[@aiphaton3566]

One of the most helpful app for filmmakers! GREAT! But is it somhow possible to connect the CamTrackRA app With a camera? Beacause then I could film with my camera ( who has a better videoquality then my phone) and have the tracking on the phone. on the app.

[@kylehessling2679]

I've been wondering this too, I would imagine if you match the focal length of the iPhone camera, and then build a rig that places your iPhone camera directly above the lens from your better camera, it should be as easy as using the tracking data with your better footage and not touching the source footage other than to match the timings! I'm thinking ill try it with the 8k from my canon r5 for the perfect chroma key! This app is literally going to get me to switch to iPhone! And I hate iPhones!

[@DavidCrossIN2U]

@@kylehessling2679 There are a few videos on KZbin about this...(mounting iphone with a tracking app above a DSLR). Not with CamTrackAR though. I bet it would work though.

[@DavidCrossIN2U]

This might be one that uses CamTrackAR kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWKxnaV3aNSre7s

[@kylehessling2679]

@@DavidCrossIN2U ah yes, but on the iPhone 12 mini, so no lidar sensor helping the track and it DEFINITELY shows!

[@ericivan614]

@@kylehessling2679 I haven't found much of a difference tho, it "slips" around with Lidar too

[@dasnico13]

I have some questions. 1) I have an environment and an animated charachter. Can I import the environment with an animated mesh? That would make it very easy for me to follow the character. 2)Is there a live connection to unreal engine? 3) Do you need a greenscreen to be able to see the 3D set?

[@BlendThatFilm]

I didn’t realise the app had had such a cool update. I love this app so much, thank you for making it so accessible.

[@FXhome]

You're very welcome! Do you mind if we use this quote in some of our marketing materials? - Javert

[@Nerdydan1]

Theoretically, could you put a phone on top of a film quality camera and record the tracking data?

[@gavykohard1428]

I was thinking same thing😅😅😅

[@Nerdydan1]

@@gavykohard1428 haha I'm testing it out later this week!

[@Nerdydan1]

@@gavykohard1428 I can confirm that it works! Making a tutorial soon!

[@ReinhardtBuhr]

@@Nerdydan1 you get a sub from me when we can see this tutorial! Your videos looks good!

[@AdamSmith-zq5sr]

@@Nerdydan1 What focal length does CamTrackAR shoot at? Also, any luck with a tutorial for this? Cheers

[@JonathanWinbush]

Dang this looks slick, stuff like this is exactly why I invested in the new iPad Pro I need to test this out

[@Sanimatez7865]

The app is amazing!! When recording I admit the camera is more shaky than what it shows during recording but once I added the footage to Blender all I had to do was smooth out the camera and it looks amazing! My next attempt will be a Green Screen man behind a cgi background. I do have a question though, when recording your footage did you ever have problems with the quality of the footage such as grain and noise? If so is there a way to fix this in Hitfilm or After Effects?

[@FXhome]

Yes, the camera in the iPad is not as good as a dedicated video camera. We found some success with upscaling the footage using Topaz Labs' Video Enhance AI program. - Javert

[@Ragin.Official]

This is really cool, can this be used with an external cinema camera?

[@emimeemio]

Any ideas why my video is so shaky when using my Iphone 13 pro max? And trackers sliding way too much even good texture in ground. Any updates coming?

[@seancollett6]

Is there ever going to be a 24FPS version of this? Perhaps there is a way to convert the frame rate in post?

[@cre8tivity06]

I have an app called MediaConvert that can do what you are asking

[@kimvitolamusic]

Can I use this app for compositing in unreal engine 5?

[@danielsumner6783]

Is this app going to be available for android devices in the future?

[@KONFLIK2175]

I dont understand why not many tutorials out there for CamtrackAR! Your tutorial literally what help us make our short movie for our IP!

[@Karadenizligamer]

i didnt update my ios. that why i ididnt see is it all free to use ?

[@toxichatter5853]

What if you want to use your dslr to take the footage ?

[@adventureride]

WELL DONE FXhome!!! I've been sniffing at CamTrackAR since you brought it out, but info on actually setting it up and using it was sketchy at best. Like most of your tutorials, this video makes it all understandable, blows the doors off anything else I've seen about this amazing software, and gives me the confidence to dip my toes in the pool! Again, WELL DONE!!!

[@FXhome]

That's great to hear, thanks very much! Do you mind if we use this quote in some of our marketing materials? - Javert

[@adventureride]

@@FXhome If my simple words be quotable, quote away!

[@timfuchs3185]

I can't say it often enough, this app is just amazing, thank you guys!!!

[@FXhome]

Great to hear! - Javert

[@FXhome]

We'd love to use this quote in some of our marketing material, would that be ok? - Oli

[@valtabohm]

Does this work for live streaming events, using a camera instead of the phone's camera?

[@GamerKhiladi]

You guys are upgrading everything nicely and very quickly 👍💯

[@FXhome]

Glad you like the update! - Javert

[@cgspirit17]

So if I want to place the 3D model on the ground for example, is that able to do so? or has to be placed in the green screen? thanks!

[@tonytran07]

Which version ipad is that he's holding on the video? Do you recommend iphone or ipad? And also what year? It looks fantastic and I want to try it out

[@cre8tivity06]

After doing a Google search it brought me to this video but not sure this can do what I’m looking to do. I’m looking for an app I can use on my iPad Pro that has a built in 3D camera that I can track. I want to be able to use video I shot then using a built in camera be able to fly around the text on screen. Can this app do that? After Effects can do what I’m asking but I don’t have AE.

[@YTFPV]

Hi there why it seem to have a issue with the frame rate when i record ?

[@stevegreen9474]

I've only had a little play, but been impressed so far - I have a couple of questions other than the usual ones about frame rates, external cameras and android... 1. Is there any advantage using newer phones over an iPhone XS Max? 2. If you're not changing location, is there any benefit to re-calibrating/scanning between shots? 3. How large a location is reasonable, i.e. if you were outside walking down a street, how far could you go and it still work? 4. Does it use any internal stabilization, or is that a limitation of ARkit? Would using an external gimbal be helpful? Thanks!

[@FXhome]

Newer phones will have better tech inside them- we've seen that the LiDAR scanner in the newest iPad Pro greatly helps the tracking quality. Re-calibrating is likely a good practice if you put the device to sleep; when you wake it up again it has to re-orient itself and figure out where it is in 3D space, so re-calibrating is like starting fresh. There's no internal stabilization due to ARKit. This is something we'd like to look into for the future, but using a gimbal will help. - Javert

[@stevegreen9474]

@@FXhome thanks Javert - it's an excuse to buy a new iPad Pro at least - I'll probably wait until there are a few more options in frame rates/resolutions in ARKit, hard to tell if Apple will open it up... Cheers!

[@CRYCES]

you guys are killing it always providing tools for all devices big respect fx 😤💜

[@FXhome]

We appreciate the support! - Javert

[@FXhome]

We'd love to use this quote in some of our marketing material, would that be ok? - Oli

[@CRYCES]

@@FXhome of course by all means go ahead my friend 💜

[@estrangeiroemtodaparte]

I can't purchase the subscription through the App, because the App is forcing landscape mode. And it makes the purchase screen unclickable.

[@CineVerseMysteries-fy6oh]

Why would you spend money anyway on an app that is not updated anymore while you have better options available now?

[@jeronimotamez9567]

This software is going to be a life saver! I can’t wait for the other episodes to come out!

[@FXhome]

Glad to hear you're looking forward to seeing them! - Javert

[@FXhome]

We'd love to use this quote in some of our marketing material, would that be ok? - Oli

[@jeronimotamez9567]

@@FXhome of course!

[@RedztoneHavoc]

@@FXhome did you use it?

[@richardfortunato3432]

Hi one question can I use it with lumaFusion on my ipad pro for editing as I don’t have a laptop. Thanks

[@merde1821]

Can you please release an option to export tracked camera data with foundrys camera tracker in hitfilm pro to fbx or maybe only to blender?

[@ginkarasu]

You do realise that Blender as it''s own tracking software build in right? watch this tutorial by the mighty Ian Hubert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooqbgJ9oo5miaqM

[@merde1821]

@@ginkarasu yes yes i know, but i have hitfilm pro and foundrys camera tracker in hitfilm is much easier to use then blender's and it would make much things much more easier when you could combine them. But I understand you, you dont really need foundrys camera tracker to track in blender

[@topgunmaverick9281]

Great!! I want to know That CamTrackAR can track realtime on UE5?

[@weshootfilms]

how do you use camtrack ar with element3d

[@kinopark7910]

Please tell me, IPhone Xr (3 RAM) for CamTrackAR, how will it work?

[@BSPLASH0]

What about VR camera? Can it do the same?

[@JacKsCave]

Hi , can you improve tracking with the lidar camera ? It would be nice if you can scan first with lidar the place you will record , to better tracking solve and to export lidar geo with the camera track , to use them to build the scene.

[@agingmirror4524]

I Hide the lidar Sensor with my Finger while i filmed with camtrackar, Nothing changed, so iam pretty sure the lidar scanner is useless for camtrackar, sad

[@georgefilmanimation]

Love the (Vlog?) Editing style of this one!

[@FXhome]

Thanks! - Javert

[@FancyDude]

Will we be seeing an upcoming feature list for what's coming in the new Hitfilm update?

[@FXhome]

We'll release that info closer to the time of release. - Javert

[@damnfail9316]

how to do in portrait mode?

[@afifnursena]

What iPad or iPhone is supported?

[@FXhome]

Compatible devices are listed on the App Store page. - Javert

[@marshmelow]

Is there a way to patch say a fujifilm xt2 to the iPad and film using a more cinematic camera?

[@sohrabhosseini981]

is it possible to sync the timecode with third device(like ultrasync blue)?

[@jayxu9852]

I could not get the usdz model in the shot. Nothing happens even after I toggle camera off and 3D on. Please let me know how to do this. It’s not in this video.

[@Guus]

I am stuck with the same issue. Did you ever figure out what the problem was?

[@ukmonk]

Also can we use this with Davinci Resolve does anyone know please?

[@DreamWevr]

With paid version can I create virtual worlds, import 3D models just using iOS device without exporting to desktop or portable post production apps like after affects etc basically can I go from start to post all iOS device if so do have any examples and do you have information on doing budget green screen how to light it properly thank you

[@brandonoctober4175]

been using this on my Iphone 12 and it's awesome! just wish it had a 4K with 120fps option

[@FXhome]

Thank you! We will look into this for a future update.

[@zungmg2866]

Thanks for tip. I'm going to buy an iphone. Will the version with iphone lidar sensor work more accurately?

[@FXhome]

Yes, LiDAR will make the track more accurate. - Javert

[@HassanKhan-ew2cm]

Hi, I am using the free version right now, the tracking is not perfect. Is it because its a free version.

[@SFCFilms]

So just to confirm this only works with inbuilt camera on the IOS device? Is it possible to record with our own camera but then have the tracking data imported into the video file somehow, maybe attaching the iOS device to the camera?? Or is it two seperate process? Or is it possible to go the other way, for example BMPCC has a time code generator, can that be fed into the CamTrackAR and then synched in post?

[@FXhome]

It would be possible, but to sync with your footage recorded on the camera would involve accommodating for the distance of your phone to the camera, the sensor of your camera and the lens used. In short, it will have the motion of your camera but unable to have the accurate scene creation.

[@ukmonk]

Will Camtrack AR be getting any updates please?

[@willipalazon9352]

I test on iphone 11 pro, 12 pro and 14 pro, and i have exactly the same problem.. after few minuts, the audio/video sync fails, i try to rec with an a sony a7s III at the same time, and imposible to sync the video/audio/tracking data… make it impossible to use… i test on 30 & 60 fps, but nothing work.

[@ABMultimediaDesigner]

I wish we get CamTrackAR for Android very soon

[@elg3eco]

I would like to see if it works with apple motion. And how

[@JoshuaDaviesCEO]

With a bit of luck the next update will be able to export to Apple Motion too :)

[@Liminally_ill]

This app is amazing. Can we record vertically?

[@Xiongkai]

There no options in transferring files. The email method doesn't work. keeps failing for me. Was waiting for tech support but I decide to request a refund from apple. I like the app but there no options in transferring files. Maybe will get it the future again when this problem gets resolve .

[@ukmonk]

This is fantastic btw! Works amazing!

[@rodrigofrd]

Hello guys, do I need an iPhone Pro to run CamTrack AR or can I use all features with the iPhone 13 (or 12) Mini for example?

[@FXhome]

You can find compatibility info on the Store page: apps.apple.com/us/app/camtrackar/id1502545167

[@BizBazBoz2007]

when does it come out on android?

[@Ranger7Studios]

No 24fps?

[@CineVerseMysteries-fy6oh]

No, but I'm sure other apps can

[@M77-ht5we]

I dont get it to work, objects are floating when testing the track in Blender.

[@AyushJJ]

Please Make One For Android!!! PLEASE!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@DavidCrossIN2U]

Android phones dont have LIDAR like iPhones have.

[@AyushJJ]

@@DavidCrossIN2U Sad but true 🥲🥲🥲

[@matsadona]

@@DavidCrossIN2U so, doesn't Google plan to implement something similar for Android? I'm super frustrated to have to buy an expensive Iphone just because of this when I already bought a good Samsung phone with a great camera... :(

[@DavidCrossIN2U]

@@matsadona I hear you. It would be great if they could do this for Android, but FXHOME explained it a few days ago, that Apple made ARKit available for developers. I dont think Google/Android has done the same. Maybe one day they will catch up to Apple on that front. I have an iPhone XR and it works great on that.

[@BrokenGlassesGaming]

can someone explain to me exactly what the purposes are of anchor points? I can't seem to find a clear explanation for how they help or what they're doing. I understand they're to improve stability of the track, but that in and of itself needs explanation (i'm a TOTAL beginner).

[@Ecceptor]

To place 3d object in post.

[@FXhome]

They don't improve the stability of the track- they're used later when you bring the tracking data into other software to act as definite points on the ground. Otherwise, you have the 3D space data but don't actually know where 3D objects are placed in relation to the video. - Javert

[@unknown90000]

please tell me you did it on android

[@filippopov269]

Hey :) is there a way to pick the color that i want to use for keying? I found workaround (just go close to the chroma and lock it when software detects) but picking the proper color in the viewport would be really helpful :) Also is there a way to select different frame rates (24/25fps)

[@ИскандерТабиев-ш1т]

why it can't be release on android???

[@designomomento]

App is amazing but I don' t have anybody to make shooting I am on my own. So how can I put anchors while I am filming myself? 😅

[@willcutu]

I'll buy an IPAD just for this. Thanks, guys. Always making it easy for people like me.

[@FXhome]

Enjoy! - Javert

[@Dishtation]

Nice Video

[@FXhome]

Thanks! - Javert

[@microcreations]

please give us clean hdmi output and set extension tool :-D

[@4KProductionsFilms]

Has me really jonesing for something...anything "i" instead of Android even harder.

[@shekiba.646]

My android connect to PC video, pics, etc that fast easier).. So ipad to PC problem that hard.I'm frustration.

[@4KProductionsFilms]

@@shekiba.646 No, sorry, the program only runs on iphobes and ipads right now due to internal circuitry tgat Android lacks.

[@4KProductionsFilms]

@@shekiba.646 Sadly 😥, I have never got to play with the program. I upgraded my phone to a new Android just before FxHome released Camtrack

[@patrickwilson3d]

Love it.. Stabilization coming?

[@dd_Dedsec]

I have a doubt. All the camera tracking software out there in the market, use point trackers and create virtual camera based on the change in those tracked points, how is this software, especially apple's technology is tracking things up?

[@Samdeeshh]

Javert is now back🔥🔥🔥

[@beluga2630]

Hey guys can you make a video on how to make nice logo animation on hitfilm

[@jumbejolly3129]

pretty awesome stuff

[@FXhome]

Thanks! - Javert

[@Artman009]

Still no 24 fps option? Really?

[@JoshuaDaviesCEO]

This is a limitation of AR recording at the moment, but we'll keep looking into it.

[@Artman009]

@@JoshuaDaviesCEO Ahhh. That makes sense. Thanks.

[@richardglady3009]

Very Understandable to a pure novice. Thank you. You have a new subscriber.

[@FXhome]

Welcome aboard! - Javert

[@ginkarasu]

How long in general does it take to receive an email to reset my password? Haven't used Hitfilm in years, wanted to install it on my current pc. But forgot my password.

[@FXhome]

Please contact Support if it hasn't arrived: fxhome.com/ask - Javert

[@abdlnaseraboukaf9484]

This is a game changer I cannot believe until Now that my iPhone actually can do that it’s save me a lot of time and a lot of effort but I really hope that soon it will be in 4K

[@ManishKumar-hq6ob]

It is a amazing app 👍👍👍 Please make it also for Android.

[@Andy001z]

They'd love too, but simply put the iOS devices have hardware that the android devices don't have currently. Hassal Google or Samsung or any of the big Android device makers. I want it toooooo

[@shekiba.646]

My android phone but I bought new ipad works with camTrackAR .. you can buy ipad.

[@Stallagmite]

have you tried the Blendartrack app?

[@madgorilla4888]

I don't what happened but my record on CamtrackAR is disabled :( Iphone 12 pro MAX

[@FXhome]

You need to set the floor plane first, as shown in the video. - Javert

[@aerick1]

Please update the app

[@ProductionsbyKevinB]

So your software, or at least the CamTrackerVR is limited to only iSO users and excludes the rest of us Android users? I do have a Generation 3 iPad but, I'm sure it's too old of a version for this software. Productions by Kevin B sad... So sad :(

[@APAMVs]

Hope you guys are still gonna try to get this on Android ! 👍

[@vittovioletcreeper]

I was looking forward to this tutorial

[@FXhome]

Hope it helped! - Javert

[@vittovioletcreeper]

@@FXhome it sure did, I wanted to know more about the pre-vis side of things before buying

[@JordyRocksZ]

Hey this may sound silly but I'm by mu self and I don't have buddy's :( Could you allow front facing camera because phone ubove iPhone 11 front facing camera is in 4k soo quikity should look good but need more light due to small censor Basically can you make it accessible for solo production artist please 🙏🙏 Omg I just realise I have a iPhone 12 not 12 pro and I don't have to lidar , do I need a pro phone with the lidar ?

[@jonaskalahd5110]

It works with oder models but not in 4k

[@svfxstudio]

This is beautiful App Please make it also for android

[@AllanGildea]

Phenomenal. Thank you so much.

[@FXhome]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Javert

[@georgieyahaaguillon2073]

Waiting for the Android version of it 😊

[@Colbyreview]

I’m not gonna buy it but it looks awesome 🤩

[@David-cz7mm]

This App would be amazing if the recording format wasn’t that strange! Why is it 3:4?? Not usable for filmmaking, accept I crop it in post and loose detail! This is since the start of this App, why has it not been changed till now??

[@adventureride]

From what I've seen that was shot with this software the actual shooting ratio is indeed 16:9, and that is born out by looking at the screenshots in this video and noticing the light-green template in the middle of the screen in a 16:9 configuration. The darker top and bottom image is there for operational buttons, but isn't part of the final image. Anyone at FXhome care to verify?

[@David-cz7mm]

@@adventureride I have the App… on my iPhone it’s 3:4! Tested it multiple times!

[@adventureride]

@@David-cz7mm I stand corrected and apologize; I've only been looking at this software and don't have it! In digging a bit further I find that the iPhone screen is indeed 16:9, but the iPad screen is 4:3; WHY oh why would Apple do that?!? Not a fan of Apple products because of their "our way or the highway", no uniformity to established standards attitude, even within their own product lines. Again I'm just guessing, but perhaps this is why FXhome was forced to design CamTrackAR in the 4:3 format, so it would work on both iPhones and iPads?

[@David-cz7mm]

@@adventureride yea but the problem is: in this format you can not use it on your iPhone.. how should you make a professional video in 3:4..?? And cropping will loose you detail! I don’t get it! I wrote their support, but they have no solution for that by now… would be a great App but under this circumstances it’s crap! :( I don’t get it why they don’t fix this..!

[@FXhome]

If you filmed using the native Camera app, you would indeed have a 16:9 video but you wouldn't have that extra space on the top and bottom of the frame. We give you that extra detail so that you can do whatever you want with it. - Javert

[@QuantayPeoples]

it doesn't support 4k recording. shame.

[@degibocu]

well the hard part is get the ipad or iphone

[@andybookann6948]

so excited

[@FXhome]

Glad to hear it! - Javert

[@tanoaratvnatvarthurptbrpo]

It's for Android

[@dishadidi3000]

2nd video please