Manually Tracking a Pattern that Disappears

Track manually when the pattern you are tracking disappears behind an object for several frames, moves out of the frame, or is difficult to track.

To track a pattern that disappears:

1. Go to the last keyframe before the reference point disappears.
2. Click Snap to redefine the reference point on this frame.
   
3. Using the Select tool from the Stabilizer Tools menu, drag the tracker box to the required position in the current frame.
   Use the reference image you see in transparency as a guide to find the new position. A keyframe is set and the timeline advances one frame forward or backward when you release the pen. The direction of the timeline depends on the setting in the Direction box.

   Note: If you do not see the reference image in transparency, set the Opacity option in the Setup menu to approximately 50%.
4. Repeat step 4 as necessary.
   Tip: Lock the keyframes as you add them.