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Tracking the Flare Position

The Optical Flares position can be animated manually or linked directly to your scene tracking data. This tip works with additional 2D Flares as well.

1. Track footage with a tracking node
2. Select the animation menu on the Position XY parameter for Optical Flares
3. Choose “Link to” and select the tracker number.