motiontracking
nounUK /ˈməʊʃn trækɪŋ/
US /ˈmoʊʃn trækɪŋ/
Motion tracking is when a computer watches how something moves.
The video game uses motion tracking to copy your jumps and waves.
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2. A technology that records the movement of actors or objects to animate digital characters.
The film used motion tracking to turn the actor's face into a dragon.
3. A feature in phones or cameras that keeps a moving subject in focus or in frame.
Her phone's motion tracking kept the running dog sharp in the photo.
4. The process of following a moving object's path over time for science or sports analysis.
Coaches use motion tracking to study how fast a player turns.