Is there a way to take an existing solved camera and then line it up to geo that isn't survey solver or geo tracker? Basically something that I could pin the geo like we do in geotracker but that is just adjusting the tracked camera like an orient camera node.
I'd love to be able to create more than nine workpages, thanks for considering!
I was wondering if we could get a direct /export undistort/redistort function inside our lens distortion preset modes. I know it's far better to solve shots but I'm trying to have a generalised lens distortion workflow for the studio that we can start when we get lens grids. Also not every lens is for a matchmove shot, lots are just comp but I wanted to centralise the work here in PFTrack.
Am I missing something very basic that already exists?
Hi Toby,
For a generalised lens distortion workflow, you don't need to solve a shot just to generate the ST-Maps, you can apply your preset to the chart clip in the Clip Input node, then connect a Scene Export node. Under the Distortion tab, enable the ST-Maps you want to export.
The reason this is handled through Scene Export rather than directly from the calibration panel is that the distortion can be adjusted while working on a shot. Scene Export ensures the most current matched distortion setup for the clip is used when exporting the maps.
https://pftrack.thepixelfarm.co.uk/documentation/pftrack_node_scene_export.html#st-maps
Regards,
Adam
Hello, Is there a way to have all users load a custom centralized set of macros, exports, and presets? I understand that we can load specific macros, presets, etc, by putting them in the user's folder here: ~/Documents/The Pixel Farm/PFTrack/ I'd like to be able to "append" an additional, version controlled package of macros,presets, etc from an arbitrary location. Is this possible? Thanks, -Jake
Hi Jake,
Yes, you can do what you need. All you need to do is set up a folder in a central location (like a shared network drive) that is accessible to any machines using PFTrack. Once you have copied and organised your scripts and presets into that folder, simply go into the Software Settings in PFTrack on each machine and point it to that new directory.
By mapping to a central location, you will only ever need to update or modify your scripts in that one spot, and the changes will be accessible for all users.
I hope this helps.
https://pftrack.thepixelfarm.co.uk/documentation/pftrack_preferences_application.html#file-locations
Hello Toby, would you be able to provide some more detail about your current workflow?