Learning Mocha

Learn powerful planar motion tracking and rotoscoping techniques with Boris FX Mocha.

Introduction

• Using Mocha for motion tracking and rotoscoping
• Mocha variations
• Using the exercise files
• Relinking footage

1. Mocha Basics

• Interface overview
• Creating a Mocha project
• Creating X-spline shapes
• Using Bezier, magnetic, and freehand tools
• Using the Area Brush

2. Tracking in Mocha

• Finding a good planar pattern to track
• Choosing track options and tracking

3. Applying Tracking Data

• Transform tracking with After Effects
• Corner pin tracking with After Effects
• Corner pin tracking with Boris Continuum
• Transform tracking with Mocha AE

4. Fine-Tuning the Track

• Improving tracking results
• Refining with keyframes
• Refining with the AdjustTrack module
• Using multiple patterns to track

5. Rotoscoping in Mocha

• Working with layer options
• Combining masks
• Rotoscoping with layer linking
• Working with keyframes
• Feathering rotoscoped shapes

6. Exporting Rotoscoped Shapes

• Importing shape data into After Effects
• Using shape data with Mocha AE and Boris Continuum
• Rendering shapes in Mocha

7. Stabilization, Object Removal, and Mega Plates

• Stabilizing footage
• Creating mega plates
• Removing objects
• Using the Insert module

8. Stereo and VR Tracking

• Stereoscopic workflow
• Introduction to 360/VR

Conclusion

• Next steps