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Connecting the PlanarTracker Node

The PlanarTracker node accepts two inputs, one of which (the source input) is compulsory. A Roto node is automatically created with the PlanarTracker node, and connected to the source input.

Connecting the PlanarTracker Node

To connect the PlanarTracker node:

1.   Create a PlanarTracker node (Transform > PlanarTracker). A Roto node is also created so it’s easier for you to get started creating your plane.
2.   Connect the footage you want to track to the bg input of the Roto node.
3.   Always keep the PlanarTracker connected to its associated Roto node. This is to make it easier to draw and layer various planes, and also to allow you to keep the tracking results but delete the PlanarTracker node when you're done with the track.
4.   You can use the PlanarTracker node’s mask input for an additional mask, such as the results of a chroma key. Using a mask helps further define the tracked area.