Camera Tracking?

[TMaloney]

I am currently working on a project that involves tracking footage in a 3d program.
I need some advice from someone who know about these more than i do.
I know the program side. Im going to use Voodoo and 3d max.

But I need to know how to set up the shoot. Are there any certain things to look for or problems I should be aware of?

Any advice or links to advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Thomas Maloney

[Husk]

I haven't done a lot of camera tracking, and i've only used 3d max (i haven't used voodoo). But, you should measure with a measuring tape first. add points that are easily seen by the camera (florescent stickers or something like that), and also the more the points the better the tracking...

i have a good tutorial saying how to track and i think it has tips too... I'll look for it and if i find it i'll post it....

heres a site with a tutorial

http://www.max-animation.com/voodoo_camera_tracker.htm

i dont know how good it is, but you can check it out...

[softocean]

If you had access to the shoot, you could also get your camera tracking data during the shoot rather than matchmoving in post.

This company specializes in this:
http://www.gausst.com