Matchmove

Matchmove Services

Matchmove services—also known as 3D camera tracking or camera tracking—are the process of recreating the exact motion of a real-world camera inside a digital environment. By matching the live-action plate with computer-generated motion, SoloVFX artists integrate CGI, VFX elements, and digital set extensions so seamlessly that they appear to have been filmed on set.

What Is Matchmove?

Matchmove is the backbone of VFX integration. Without accurate camera and object tracking, CGI elements fail to align with the footage, breaking the illusion. Professional Matchmove ensures every 3D model, FX simulation, or animated character fits naturally into the scene—making visual effects believable and cinematic.

Core Matchmove Techniques

• 3D Camera Tracking – Rebuilding camera position, focal length, and movement in 3D space.
• Object Tracking – Capturing the motion of cars, props, or actors for accurate CGI replacement or enhancement.
• Matchmation – Synchronizing animated characters or digital doubles with live-action performance.
• Lens Distortion Calibration – Correcting lens distortion so CGI aligns perfectly with real-world optics.

Software We Use

• 3DEqualizer – The industry standard for feature films and complex productions; precise, powerful, and trusted by Hollywood studios.
• Syntheyes – Efficient and flexible for commercials, TV, and mid-scale projects.
• Custom Pipelines – Advanced workflows using distortion grids, survey data, and LiDAR scans for maximum accuracy.

Why Matchmove Matters in VFX

• It is the foundation for set extensions, CG characters, FX simulations, and immersive environments.
• A single error in 3D tracking can compromise an entire sequence.
• Proper lens-distortion management guarantees 3D renders remain locked to the live-action plate.
• Without professional Matchmove services, even world-class CGI or compositing cannot achieve realism.

Industries That Rely on Matchmove

• Film & Streaming – High-precision tracking for complex CGI sequences.
• Advertising & Commercials – Realistic product placement and digital sets.
• Virtual Production – Aligning real and virtual cameras for LED wall and XR stages.

Conclusion

Matchmove is more than tracking—it is the invisible foundation of seamless VFX. From 3D camera tracking and object tracking to lens distortion workflows and matchmation, SoloVFX delivers accurate, production-ready Matchmove services with 3DEqualizer, Syntheyes, and custom pipelines. It’s the step that ensures every other stage of VFX succeeds.